Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law
Isabelle Duval is a member of the Family, Personal and Estate Law group. She handles every aspect of family law, from divorce, separation, relocation and custody to child and spousal support. Isabelle holds a Juris Doctor in Common Law and a Master in Business Law from the Université de Montréal and has successfully argued many major cases, including longstanding cases, before the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal of Québec. She has developed expertise in divorces in...
With more than 30 years of legal experience in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Connie den Hollander provides practical guidance and client-focused representation in Family Law , Trusts and Estates , estate administration, estate planning, real estate, and small business matters. At Transitions Legal Solutions , she works closely with individuals, families, executors, and business owners to help them address important legal decisions with clarity and confidence. Whether preparing wills and estate pla...
Wendy E. Best has a well-established family law practice and has earned ongoing recognition as a leading family law practitioner since being called to the bar in 1980. She joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1982 and became partner in 1986. Wendy was appointed King's Counsel in 1994. She acts primarily for high net worth individuals and families. While she settles most matters, Wendy’s practice includes litigation. She was inducted as a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawye...
Adam Black is a partner in Torkin Manes LLP ’s Family Law Group in Toronto, Ontario. He advises clients on a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, parenting issues, property division, spousal and child support, and domestic contracts. His practice regularly involves complex financial and cross-border issues, including matters concerning high net worth individuals and families. Adam represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings at both the trial and a...
Michael Stangarone is a partner at MacDonald & Partners LLP, where he has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2005. He was called to the Ontario Bar after earning his LLB at the University of Western Ontario. He regularly appears at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal, and has developed an expertise in cases involving international child abduction. Michael’s practice includes ...
As an experienced family law practitioner, Angela understands the importance of providing a supportive space for clients going through difficult family transitions. This is obvious in her ability to quickly build rapport with clients and her dedication to enabling and encouraging transformations as her clients work toward resolution. Her passion for people and providing dynamic and customized solutions are what enable Angela to strive to make the seemingly impossible, possible. Angela’s...
Sarah Boyle is a partner in the Family Law Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. Her practice focuses on Family Law matters, including separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, child and spousal support, property division, and marriage and cohabitation agreements. She regularly advises clients on complex and high-net-worth family law matters, including interjurisdictional issues and matters involving family-owned businesses and intergenerational wea...
Jessica A. MacDonald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jessica A. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica A. MacDonald since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jessica A. MacDonald is held by other lawyers.
Jenna Beaton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jenna practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jenna Beaton since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jenna Beaton is held by other lawyers.
Ritu is the Owner and Managing Partner of Horra Family Law. Ritu has practiced exclusively in family law since her call to the Bar. Ritu’s practice includes all areas of family law including custody, access, support, property issues and collaborative practice. In May 2018, Ritu was appointed to the Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) panel for the Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket, Ontario. Lawyers appointed to this panel support the family law court process by aiding parties in attem...
Life events that involve our families are often the most difficult to meet. Since 1998 Kim Johnson has helped people struggling with the deconstruction and reconstruction of their concept of “family” due to separation, divorce, custody disputes, and estate matters. Whether the problem is a straightforward Will or Agreement, or a complex contested divorce involving business assets, pensions, or high conflict people, her goal in every case is to find timely and practical answers to ...
Dani Z. Frodis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Dani Z. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Dani Z. Frodis since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dani Z. Frodis is held by other lawyers.
Nikki Charlton practises exclusively in the area of family law at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. She advises clients on a broad range of family law matters, including separation, divorce, property division, common law trusts, spousal support, child support, guardianship, parenting arrangements, and parenting time. Nikki also assists clients with complex cohabitation, marriage, and separation agreements and has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia. As a member of...
Erin Crawford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Erin practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Crawford since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erin Crawford is held by other lawyers.
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