About Michael Stangarone
Michael Stangarone
is a partner at MacDonald & Partners, where he has developed expertise in international child abduction matters. He has extensive litigation experience and appears at all levels of court in Ontario. In December 2024, he appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada to clarify the test for determining a child’s habitual residence across Canada. Michael regularly presents at prominent conferences in both Canada and internationally, most recently presenting at the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) Annual Meeting and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts 62nd Annual Conference. His expertise makes him a leading voice in complex cross-border parenting issues.