Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Family Law

Richard has practised exclusively family law since his call to the Bar. Richard’s practice encompasses all areas of family law, including domestic contracts, high conflict parenting disputes, child and spousal support, and complex property and trust claims. Richard understands that every family is different and that every case requires a unique approach. While Richard is a skilled negotiator and believes that many families are best served through alternative dispute resolution methods, ...

Rebecca Wakeam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Rebecca, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Émilie-Anne Puckering is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Émilie-Anne, 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 Émilie-Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lauren Daneman is an associate at Fogelman Law. Prior to her call, Lauren articled with a leading full-service law firm in Ottawa. Lauren was called to the Ontario bar in 2017, and relocated her practice to Toronto shortly thereafter. Lauren previously practised family law in a mid-size, full-service Toronto law firm. This experience gave Lauren a valuable perspective on the many legal issues that impact family law matters, including real estate, corporate law, and tax and estates. Lauren com...

As a Partner at Burrison Hudani Doris LLP, Carina’s practice encompasses all aspects of family law and child protection law, including property division, support, and high-conflict parenting disputes. Carina’s experiences in both the legal and social work fields assist her in resolving her clients’ legal problems in a practical, creative and efficient manner. Carina is an advocate who is committed to helping her clients navigate the challenges of family law. She has a partic...

Bayly Guslits is a Partner with the Family Law Practice Group at Harrison Pensa. She represents clients in all matters related to separation and divorce, including division of property, custody, access, and child and spousal support. She also assists clients in drawing up cohabitation agreements or marriage contracts. Bayly advocates for equity in the family law system, and represents LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients in all areas of her practice. Clients turn to Bayly for help dealing with the Childr...

Raquel Simpson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Raquel, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raquel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sally is the Founder and Principal Lawyer at Mahin Law Professional Corporation. Sally has exclusively practiced in the area of Family Law since her Call to the Bar. Prior to starting her own law firm, she worked as an Associate Lawyer at two Family law firms in Toronto and Markham. Sally is a well-rounded and versatile lawyer and she represents clients in and out of Court. She drafts complex separation agreements and parenting plans, litigates family law matters before the Ontario Court of J...

Houman Mortazavi is a lawyer, adjunct university professor, legal scholar and professional engineer. He holds several university degrees including PhD in Law, LLB, BSc(Eng), MSc(Eng), MA(Econ), BA(Econ), MBA, and TEP (Candidate). Houman is a member of the Law Society of Ontario as well as the Law Society of Alberta and he is a permanent member of the Bar in both jurisdictions. He also practices law in other provinces, such as British Columbia, as a visiting lawyer when he has a client in othe...

Emily is a lawyer with McLeod Green Dewar LLP practicing in the areas of family law, child protection and estates litigation. A tenacious advocate, Emily has successfully represented clients at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the specialized Estates List. In addition to her private practice, Emily is a frequent speaker at legal conferences across Ontario and has been invited numerous times by the Ontario Bar Association as both a chair and speaker. Emily sits ...

Jonathan Robinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jonathan, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jordan McKie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jordan, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenna Bromley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kenna, who practices law in Barrie, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elsie Daoust is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Elsie, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elsie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sophia is a dedicated family law advocate. Her legal journey began at the York Region Supervised Access Centre, where she discovered her calling to support families through challenging transitions. Since then, she has focused exclusively on family law — helping clients navigate parenting disputes, complex financial matters, and everything in between with empathy and clarity. During law school, Sophia clerked at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A proud ...

Chris is the co-founder of Niman Mamo LLP. Chris is lovably referred to by his wife as a “family law nerd”. He brings family law textbooks on vacation and admittedly has a passion for the legal components of the practice. However, what he enjoys most about family law is helping his clients through an often difficult period in their lives and being an advocate that they can trust. Through a unique blend of compassion, experience and reliability, Chris listens to his clients and gui...