69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Divorce And Family Lawyers in Ottawa, ON: 2026 rankings
84 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Ottawa: The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm, LFR Score 69/100; 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Open 24 hours (per Google): Nussbaum Family and Divorce Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 84.
- 44
Most-reviewed: Nelligan Law, 291 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 84 ranked; ranked #44.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
84 Ottawa divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 84 rated law firms.
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm | 69 | 4.8★ (42) | Ottawa | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Clayton Law Professional Corporation | 69 | 4.9★ (79) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 3 | Nussbaum Family and Divorce Lawyers | 69 | 5.0★ (30) | Ottawa | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | RPB Family Law | 67 | 4.9★ (137) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 5 | Walker Legal - Family Lawyer Ottawa | 67 | 4.7★ (16) | Ottawa | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers | 67 | 5.0★ (90) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 7 | Bytown Law - Ottawa Family & Divorce Lawyer | 65 | 5.0★ (14) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Achille Kabongo Law Office | 64 | 4.7★ (46) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 9 | Paolucci Law | 63 | 5.0★ (24) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 10 | Daniels Law Firm | 63 | 4.4★ (45) | Ottawa | — | — |
All 84 divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Ottawa
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#9 Paolucci Law
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Daniels Law Firm
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Enoch Law
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Rosenstock Law
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nepean, 14 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Raquel Beesley
Based in Nepean, 9 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Kirschbaum & Co.
Based in Ottawa
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Grewal Law Firm
Based in Kanata, 19 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Divorce and family lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 84 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Johnston Family Law | 61 | 4.9★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| 27 | Fresh Legal LLP | 61 | 3.8★ (36) | In Ottawa |
| 28 | Shanbaum Semanyk Professional Corporation | 61 | 4.7★ (12) | In Ottawa |
| 29 | JUDY ANTYMNIUK, OTTAWA FAMILY LAWYER & MEDIATOR | 61 | 3.7★ (3) | In Ottawa |
| 30 | Lyon Family Law | 61 | 4.3★ (14) | In Ottawa |
| 31 | The David Gray Law Office | 61 | 4.6★ (10) | In Ottawa |
| 32 | Lendor & Guest LLP | 60 | 4.6★ (9) | In Ottawa |
| 33 | Pender Law | 60 | 4.6★ (10) | In Ottawa |
| 34 | Shulman & Partners LLP | 60 | 3.6★ (25) | In Ottawa |
| 35 | Ron Paritzky | 60 | 2.3★ (3) | In Ottawa |
| 36 | Barb Cohen: Ottawa Divorce & Family Lawyer | 60 | 4.7★ (13) | 9 km |
| 37 | Richard Chatelain Family Lawyer | 60 | 3.1★ (17) | In Ottawa |
| 38 | CCY Family Law | 60 | 3.7★ (29) | 7 km |
| 39 | Odele Law Group | 59 | 4.7★ (23) | 19 km |
| 40 | Dolgin Family Law | 59 | 5.0★ (41) | In Ottawa |
| 41 | Parker Wallace Family Law | 59 | 2.9★ (7) | In Ottawa |
| 42 | Frid Law | 59 | 4.5★ (8) | 9 km |
| 43 | Hearty Law | 59 | 4.7★ (14) | 19 km |
| 44 | Nelligan Law | 59 | 4.7★ (291) | In Ottawa |
| 45 | Delaney's Law Firm | 58 | 4.8★ (173) | In Ottawa |
| 46 | Huard Law Offices | 58 | 3.6★ (16) | 13 km |
| 47 | Shore & Johnston, Barristers-at-Law | 58 | 5.0★ (121) | In Ottawa |
| 48 | Dhiman Law Professional Corporation | 57 | 5.0★ (97) | In Ottawa |
| 49 | J. Clark Law | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 km |
| 50 | Ottawa West Family Law | 57 | 4.4★ (7) | 19 km |
Also serving Ottawa
20 more divorce and family lawyers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Ottawa divorce and family lawyers
We scored 84 Ottawa divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ottawa data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a divorce and family lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many divorce and family law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask how the firm bills phone calls and emails, and how often you will get an itemised bill.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a divorce and family lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- How much is the retainer, and what happens when it runs out?
- Do you offer mediation or collaborative divorce?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ottawa?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Ottawa, ON is The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Clayton Law Professional Corporation (#2) and Nussbaum Family and Divorce Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 84 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Ottawa?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 84 divorce and family lawyers serving Ottawa, ON. 39 of them are based in Ottawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa are open 24/7?
3 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm (#1), Nussbaum Family and Divorce Lawyers (#3) and Walker Legal - Family Lawyer Ottawa (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa work on weekends?
4 of 84 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm (#1), Nussbaum Family and Divorce Lawyers (#3) and Walker Legal - Family Lawyer Ottawa (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Ottawa divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 84 rated divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa is 4.5★, with a median of 19 reviews. Nelligan Law has the most, 291 reviews, and ranks #44. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank divorce and family lawyers?
Each divorce and family lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do divorce and family lawyers outside Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Ottawa city centre, our service radius for divorce and family lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can divorce and family lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa, ON charge?
Family lawyers usually bill by the hour against an upfront retainer; some offer fixed fees for uncontested or limited-scope work. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always: divorce is granted under the federal Divorce Act, and courts accept joint applications. A lawyer can still review the agreement on property, support and parenting before you sign it. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of divorce and family lawyers in Ottawa, ON ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Ottawa?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Ottawa
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 84 divorce and family lawyers serving Ottawa.
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