Morneau Family Law & Legal Innovation
1 lawyer · Waterloo Region
One of 58 law firms listed in Waterloo, and one of 24 handling Family Law.
About Morneau Family Law & Legal Innovation
Morneau Family Law & Legal Innovation is a family law practice in Waterloo, Ontario, led by David M. Morneau Jr. The practice concentrates on settling family matters outside of court, and it works through mediation, collaborative law, and principled negotiation rather than litigation. David Morneau Jr. holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor, is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Waterloo Region Law Association, and is an Accredited Family Mediator with the Ontario Association for Family Mediation.
The founder brings more than two decades of family law work and has trained and been accredited as both a family mediator and a collaborative legal professional. Earlier roles included counsel for Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region and for the Family Responsibility Office, and, in 2018, a place on a specialized anti-human trafficking team through the Office of the Children's Lawyer. The firm treats a separation as mostly an emotional transition, with the legal questions a smaller piece, and it shapes each process around what matters to the family. It's a solo practice, so families work directly with one lawyer throughout.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- David M. Morneau Jr. holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts (psychology) and a Bachelor of Laws, both from the University of Windsor.
- Accredited Family Mediator (Acc.F.M.) with the Ontario Association for Family Mediation, and trained as a collaborative legal professional.
- Member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Waterloo Region Law Association.
- In 2018, joined a specialized anti-human trafficking team through the Office of the Children's Lawyer.
In the community
- Since January 2020, the founder has served as Executive Director of the Child Witness Centre, a Waterloo Region organization that supports children and youth who are victims of or witnesses to crime.
- Has held director roles with Owl Child Care Services, the Kitchener Panthers, and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
- Member of Collaborative Divorce Waterloo Region, a local group of lawyers, financial specialists, and family professionals trained in collaborative practice for the Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge area.
- Publishes news posts and podcast and video conversations on family law and resolving disputes out of court.
Good to know
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The neighbourhood
The firm works from 822 Birchmount Drive, off Laurelwood Drive on the west side of Waterloo. Laurelwood is a mature, residential part of the city, close to the Laurel Creek Conservation Area and ringed by parks, with quiet streets rather than a downtown storefront. For a practice built around resolving family matters away from the courthouse, the calm setting suits the work. Clients typically come from across Waterloo Region, including Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Morneau Family Law help me separate or divorce without going to court?
- Yes. The practice focuses on resolving family matters out of court, using mediation, collaborative law, and negotiation to reach separation agreements and parenting arrangements.
- What is family mediation, and does the firm offer it?
- Mediation uses a neutral professional to help both partners talk through the issues and settle them together. David M. Morneau Jr. is an Accredited Family Mediator with the Ontario Association for Family Mediation and offers mediation from the Waterloo office.
- What is collaborative family law?
- In the collaborative process, each partner has their own trained professional and everyone signs on to settle without court, often bringing in financial and family specialists as part of the team. The firm is a member of Collaborative Divorce Waterloo Region.
- Can the firm prepare a marriage, cohabitation, or separation agreement?
- Yes. The practice helps couples work through and document agreements for marriage, cohabitation, or separation using consensual dispute resolution rather than litigation.
- Where is the office, and what area does it serve?
- The office is at 822 Birchmount Drive in west Waterloo, reachable at (519) 635-9145, and it serves families across Waterloo Region, including Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge.
- What are the founder's qualifications?
- David M. Morneau Jr. holds an Honours BA and an LL.B. from the University of Windsor, is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Waterloo Region Law Association, and is an Accredited Family Mediator with more than two decades in family law.
Where to find them
822 Birchmount Dr., Waterloo, ON N2V 2R3 · 519-635-9145
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