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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Port Hope, ON: 2026 rankings

38 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Port Hope: Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, LFR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews.

  2. 14

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Nussbaum Family & Divorce Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #14 of 38.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: Sullivan Law Ptbo, 245 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #17.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

38 Port Hope divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 38 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Port Hope 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.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Port Hope at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers624.7★ (158)Peterborough, 33 km awayTop score
2Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers614.8★ (146)Oshawa, 39 km away—
3Kattie G Ross604.5★ (50)Cobourg, 19 km away—
42M Family Law594.9★ (51)Oshawa, 39 km away—
5Alibhai Law Professional Corporation - Durham Family Law Firm595.0★ (44)Oshawa, 38 km away—
6Ferron Legal594.8★ (15)Cobourg, 18 km away—
7Kay & McCourt585.0★ (14)Cobourg, 19 km away—
8INB Family Law LLP584.7★ (40)Oshawa, 38 km away—
9Moss Law Professional Corporation575.0★ (26)Oshawa, 38 km away—
10Lawson Nicole574.1★ (9)Peterborough, 33 km away—

All 38 divorce and family lawyers in Port Hope, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Port Hope

    Based in Peterborough, 33 km away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    420 George St N Ste 314, Peterborough, ON K9H 3R5
  2. Based in Cobourg, 19 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    256 George St, Cobourg, ON K9A 3L6
  3. Based in Oshawa, 39 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 Rolson St, Oshawa, ON L1G 7Y9
  4. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    285 Taunton Rd E #207, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V2
  5. Based in Cobourg, 18 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1040 Division St Unit 8, Cobourg, ON K9A 5Y5
  6. Based in Cobourg, 19 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    282 George St, Cobourg, ON K9A 3L8
  7. Based in Oshawa, 38 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Dymon Work Refined Building, 285 Taunton Rd E Unit #212, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V2
  8. Based in Peterborough, 33 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    380 Armour Rd Ste 120, Peterborough, ON K9H 7L7
  9. Based in Ajax, 34 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  10. Based in Cobourg, 20 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    253 Division St Ste 109, Cobourg, ON K9A 3P9
  11. Based in Oshawa, 39 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    142 Simcoe St N 2B, 2nd Floor, Oshawa, ON L1G 4S7
  12. Based in Oshawa, 38 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Dymon Work Refined, 285 Taunton Rd E Ste 111, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V2
  13. Based in Oshawa, 39 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    170 Athol St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1K1
  14. Based in Peterborough, 33 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews, the most in Port Hope.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    362 Queen St, Peterborough, ON K9H 3J6
  15. Based in Oshawa, 40 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    218 Centre St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4C5
  16. Based in Oshawa, 39 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    57 Simcoe St S, Oshawa, ON L1H 4G4
  17. Based in Oshawa, 40 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 Bond St W Ste 210, Oshawa, ON L1J 2L7
  18. Based in Oshawa, 40 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    88 Centre St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4B6
  19. Based in Oshawa, 40 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 Bond St W Ste 210, Oshawa, ON L1J 2L7
  20. Based in Peterborough, 33 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    254 Brock St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2P7

All 38 divorce and family lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

divorce and family lawyers in Port Hope, ranks 26 to 38
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Family Law Resolution Centre495.0★ (3)33 km
27Schmidt Law Legal Services495.0★ (12)20 km
28SMM Law Professional Corporation484.1★ (13)17 km
29Bebee and Associates483.5★ (45)19 km
30Diamond Fischman & Pushman484.5★ (43)39 km
31Family Mediation and Resource Centre485.0★ (6)39 km
32Pineiro Law484.7★ (22)32 km
33East City Legal475.0★ (16)33 km
34Neal & Mara Barristers and Solicitors464.4★ (27)39 km
35Richter Grewal LLP453.8★ (25)39 km
36Aaron Anderson Law Professional Corporation454.4★ (7)33 km
37Abi Law | Family Lawyer Divorce Mediation453.4★ (15)33 km
38Furlong Ford Law Firm444.2★ (9)39 km

Also serving Port Hope

10 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.

Unranked divorce and family lawyers serving Port Hope
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABLF Personal Injury Lawyer4.8★ (26)In Port Hope
ABN Law Professional Corporation34 km
Dylan Scott Law - Family and Divorce Lawyer1.0★ (1)33 km
Lamers Law5.0★ (2)39 km
MacDonald, Charette, & Associates Law Firm | Barristers, Solicitors, Notary5.0★ (1)20 km
Mann McCracken & Associates4.1★ (65)In Port Hope
Mann McCracken & Associates5.0★ (1)20 km
Meaghan Adams Legal Professional Corporation4.9★ (19)In Port Hope
Ontario Family Law39 km
Schmidt Law Legal Services3.9★ (45)In Port Hope

How we ranked Port Hope divorce and family lawyers

We scored 38 Port Hope 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Port Hope data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%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 volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a divorce and family lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many divorce and family law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask how the firm bills phone calls and emails, and how often you will get an itemised bill.
  7. 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 Port Hope: frequently asked questions

Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Port Hope?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Port Hope, ON is Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews. Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers (#2) and Kattie G Ross (#3) follow. We ranked 38 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Port Hope?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 38 divorce and family lawyers serving Port Hope, ON. Another 10 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Port Hope are open 24/7?

1 ranked divorce and family lawyer in Port Hope posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Nussbaum Family & Divorce Lawyers (#14). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Port Hope work on weekends?

2 of 38 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Nussbaum Family & Divorce Lawyers (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Port Hope divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 38 rated divorce and family lawyers in Port Hope is 4.5★, with a median of 15 reviews. Sullivan Law Ptbo has the most, 245 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Port Hope count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Port Hope 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 Port Hope, 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 Port Hope, 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 Port Hope?

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 Port Hope

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 38 divorce and family lawyers serving Port Hope.