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Family Law Firms in City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario

20 firms.

What a family lawyer handles

Family lawyers guide people through separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, support, and the division of property. Some of the work is contentious and ends up in court. A lot of it doesn't. Many Ontario family lawyers now lead with negotiation, mediation, and collaborative practice, which tends to be faster and less costly than litigation when both sides are willing.

If children are involved, decisions turn on their best interests, and parenting time and decision-making responsibility are handled separately from support. The Ontario government's family law pages lay out the basics of how support and property work.

Do you have to go to court?

Often, no. Separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, and marriage contracts are all drafted and settled outside court. Court becomes necessary when the parties can't agree or when there's urgency, like a safety concern or a parenting dispute that can't wait. A good family lawyer will tell you honestly which path fits your situation.

Choosing the right fit

Family matters are personal, so fit counts as much as credentials. Ask whether the lawyer favours settlement or litigation, how they bill, and whether they're trained in collaborative practice or mediation if that's the route you want. Some firms also take Legal Aid certificates for child protection and other qualifying matters.

Confirm any lawyer's standing through the Law Society of Ontario directory, then browse the family firms below by region and city.

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Brawn Law Office

1 lawyer

Brawn Law Office is a general practice law firm based in Sudbury, Ontario, with a second location in North Bay. It handles civil litigation, wills, trusts and estates, and family law matters including divorce, custody…

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionWills, Estates & TrustsFamily Law

Chaput Law

1 lawyer

Chaput Law is a boutique family law firm in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, led by lawyer Samantha Chaput. It focuses on fertility law, including surrogacy and gamete donation agreements, along with general family law and c…

Family Law

Conroy Scott LLP

6 lawyers · Est. 1958

Conroy Scott LLP is a northern Ontario law firm based in Sudbury, with additional offices in Chelmsford and Toronto. Founded in 1958, it's practised real estate, corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, wills a…

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionConstruction LawBusiness & Corporate LawFamily Law

Desmarais, Keenan LLP

11 lawyers · Est. 1922

Desmarais, Keenan LLP is a full-service law firm based in downtown Sudbury that has served the Greater Sudbury community since 1922. It practises commercial and residential real estate, corporate and commercial law, f…

Real Estate LawBusiness & Corporate LawFamily LawBankruptcy & Insolvency

Falldien Law Office

1 lawyer · Est. 2013

Falldien Law Office is a Sudbury law practice that has provided legal advice and representation in Greater Sudbury since 2013. It serves clients across Northern Ontario in estates, corporate, real estate, and family l…

Wills, Estates & TrustsBusiness & Corporate LawReal Estate LawFamily Law

Fortier Law Firm

3 lawyers · Est. 1972

Fortier Law Firm is a father, son and daughter legal team based in Sudbury, Ontario, established in 1972. The firm practises real estate law, corporate and business law, family law, and wills, powers of attorney and e…

Real Estate LawBusiness & Corporate LawFamily LawWills, Estates & Trusts

Girones Bourdon Kelly Lawyers is an association of lawyers and professional corporations, not a partnership, based in Timmins and Sudbury with additional offices in Toronto and Iroquois Falls. The firm concentrates on…

Personal InjuryFamily LawWills, Estates & TrustsEmployment & Labour Law

Lamothe Law

2 lawyers

Lamothe Law is a Sudbury firm focused on family and child protection law, founded by Julie Lamothe. It represents children and families in matters including parenting agreements, separation agreements, pre-marriage ag…

Family LawLegal Aid

Mason Poratto-Mason LLP

3 lawyers · Est. 1990

Mason Poratto-Mason LLP is a Sudbury, Ontario law firm that traces back to 1990, when it started as Desmarais, Ouellette & Mason. It practises family law, corporate law, wills and estates, tax appeals, real estate, ci…

Wills, Estates & TrustsReal Estate LawFamily LawBusiness & Corporate LawLegal Aid

McInnis Law Professional Corporation is a family law firm led by principal Chris McInnis, based in Sudbury, Ontario. The firm focuses on divorce, custody, access, child and spousal support, and matrimonial property ma…

Family Law

Michel & Associates Law is a Sudbury, Ontario law firm with over 30 years of legal experience. Its lawyers practise real estate, criminal law, corporate and commercial law, construction law, wills and estates, and fam…

Real Estate LawCriminal DefenceBusiness & Corporate LawConstruction Law

Miller Maki LLP

11 lawyers · Est. 1913

Miller Maki LLP is a full-service law firm based in Sudbury, Ontario, with roots tracing back to 1913. It practises civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, family law, real estate law, wills and estates, and r…

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBusiness & Corporate LawFamily LawReal Estate LawLegal Aid

Moore Legal Professional Corporation is a law office in Sudbury, Ontario, practising real estate law, wills and estates, and family law, and also offering paralegal services.

Real Estate LawWills, Estates & TrustsFamily Law

Morningstar Family Law is a Toronto based family law practice that also serves Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The firm focuses on separations, high net worth divorce and child protection matters, including cas…

Family Law

Northern Law LLP

6 lawyers

Northern Law LLP is a litigation-focused law firm based in Sudbury, Ontario, serving clients across Northern Ontario. Its lawyers practise family law, civil and commercial litigation, criminal defence, personal injury…

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCriminal DefenceEmployment & Labour LawWills, Estates & Trusts

Paquette Renzini Law Office is a bilingual (French/English) law firm in Sudbury, Ontario, operating as barristers, solicitors and notaries. It handles family law, estate planning, and residential real estate matters.

Family LawWills, Estates & TrustsReal Estate Law

Parisé Law Office

2 lawyers

Parisé Law Office is a Sudbury law firm run by Réjean Parise and his daughter Liisa Parise, offering services in both English and French. The firm practises family law, wills and estates, child protection, business la…

Family LawWills, Estates & TrustsBusiness & Corporate LawCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Talbot Law

2 lawyers

Talbot Law is a Sudbury firm focused on family law, with related work in criminal law matters that arise within a family law context. It handles divorce, child support, custody, visitation and adoption cases, and also…

Family LawCriminal Defence

Tanya Farkouh Martin Professional Corporation is a family law practice in Sudbury, Ontario, founded and led by lawyer Tanya Farkouh Martin. It focuses on divorce, child custody and access, spousal support, property di…

Family Law

Treherne Serge F

1 lawyer

Treherne Serge F is a sole-practitioner law office in Sudbury, Ontario that has served the Greater Sudbury area for more than 30 years. Serge F. Treherne handles family law, real estate, corporate law, criminal law, c…

Family LawReal Estate LawBusiness & Corporate LawCriminal Defence