Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law

Partner with Kelly D. Jordan Family Law Firm, in Toronto, Ontario. Called to the Bar in 2013. Practising in all aspects of family law including negotiation and drafting of domestic contracts and the negotiation and litigation of all issues arising out of separation. After practising civil litigation at a boutique firm for four years, transitioned into practising family law and joined Kelly Jordan in 2018. Completed Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School, during which time spent one semester ...

Alice Weatherston is an associate lawyer at Nelligan Law, and a member of our Family Law practice group. Alice regularly represents her clients in court at conferences, motions and trials. She also represents her clients, or helps them prepare themselves, to attend out of court dispute resolution processes such as mediation or arbitration. Alice also enjoys drafting or providing legal advice to people entering into marriage contracts or cohabitation agreements and is particularly interested i...

Paul is an experienced litigator, practising primarily in the areas of family law, estate litigation, personal injury, and civil litigation. He has argued cases before all levels of court in Saskatchewan. Paul has extensive experience in the family law area, and regularly advises clients on separation, divorce, custody and parenting arrangements, spousal and child support issues, property division, adoptions, and other family law issues. He has particular experience with complex property divi...

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Marcus is an award-winning family lawyer practicing in Alberta and British Columbia, honoured as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers and featured in Best Lawyers in Canada in 2024, 2025, and 2026. As the founder of both Crossroads Law and Coach My Case, he is recognized for disrupting the practice of law to provide a more client-centred legal experience while advocating for access to justice. Marcus is passionate about consensual dispute resolution. He believes that most fam...

Valarie Matthews is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Valarie, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valarie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carley Parish, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defence and Family Law. Carley, who practices law in Hampton, New Brunswick, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephane Pouliot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Stephane, who practices law in Laval, Quebec, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Angela Thiele is a partner with Lindsay Kenney LLP. Ms. Thiele addresses complex divorce issues, property division, protecting business interests, custody and access disputes, tax implications upon marriage breakdown, and support payments. A trained mediator, she helps to guide the work of LK Law’s other divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and family law lawyers. Ms. Thiele appears at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has taken cases before many adminis...

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 ...

Martha was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1991, winning the Silver Medal and the Family Law and Advocacy Prizes. She has practised family law since her call, first in a large Bay Street firm, then at a large specialist boutique, and now with her own firm. Though Martha’s practice focuses on all aspects of family law, she has regularly advocated on behalf of same-sex couples. Martha’s work in M. v. H., Halpern, and the Same Sex Marriage Reference resulted in equal marriage and wid...

Known for her razor-sharp judgement and deep sense of fairness, Ilana successfully resolves seemingly impossible and complex family law disputes in pragmatic, creative and cost-effective ways. Her ultimate goal is for families to resolve their conflicts with dignity and respect for one another. Ilana adapts her advocacy style and legal approach to best meet the specific needs and goals of her clients, through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or in the court room. Ilana's tenacious pursuit ...

Dani Z. Frodis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Dani Z., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dani Z. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Geoffrey Wells is an experienced trial and appellate counsel with financial expertise to successfully resolve complicated Family Law financial matters including valuation of business, trust interests and support issues. LL.B from Queen's University; B.Sc. (Hons), Trent University; M.A. in Business Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University (1995)Member of the Canadian Bar Association; Ontario Bar Association (2003)Practice includes all aspects of matrimonial litigation and has appeared at all ...

Nikki specializes exclusively in the area of family law. Her practice includes all matters affecting families in British Columbia such as separation, divorce, property division, common law trusts, spousal support, child support, guardianship, residency, and parenting time. Nikki has extensive experience drafting complex cohabitation, marriage, and separation agreements, and has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia. As a member of the International Academy of Collaborative P...

Scot D.E. Menzies is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Scot D.E., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scot D.E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.