Works at
Devry Smith Frank LLP

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jennifer K. Howard is a Toronto family lawyer and partner at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). She joined the firm in 2016 after practising at a large, full-service firm in downtown Toronto. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007.

Jennifer advises and represents clients across a broad range of family law matters, including child and spousal support, property equalization, parenting arrangements, and the preparation and negotiation of cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts and separation agreements. She also has considerable experience handling complex trials and appeals.

Having appeared before every level of court in Ontario, Jennifer is a skilled advocate with extensive courtroom experience. When appropriate, she also uses collaborative and alternative dispute-resolution methods to help clients reach practical agreements that serve the interests of everyone involved.

Works at
Devry Smith Frank LLP

6 Best Lawyers awards

Devry Smith Frank LLP logo

Locations

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, B.SC., L.L.B, graduated 2006

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, 2007

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2027 for work in:
  • Family Law

Case History

Cases
  • Taylor v. Boon, 2021 ONSC 5521
  • Vukicevich v. Vukicevich, 2018 ONSC 4022
Vukicevich v. Vukicevich, 2018 ONSC 4022
  • Ruffudeen v Coutts 2016 ONSC 3359 (CanLII)
Successful at trial obtaining an Order for sole custody and primary care to a mother notwithstanding a lengthy status quo of shared care.
  • Gilmore v. Gilmore 2014 O.J. No. 6111 (Ont. C.A.)
Successfully defended an appeal of a spousal support award at the trial level where the Applicant obtained high range support
  • Deakin v. Deakin, 2012 O.J. No. 6068
Denial of father’s interim travel request to Cuba with child
  • Hayes v. Hanrieder, 2009 O.J. No. 421
Successful at trial obtaining spousal support for a common-law spouse
  • Hernandez v. Hernandez 2009 O.J. No. 617
Interim mobility request and analysis of the children’s best interests

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