Business Details
Trusted Family Law Services in Ottawa, ON
Lendor & Guest is a dedicated family law practice committed to providing strategic legal representation and client-focused solutions. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in both courtroom advocacy and out-of-court dispute resolution, including mediation, collaborative law, and contract negotiation. We prioritize integrity, maintaining transparency with clients about case realities while leveraging our deep understanding of complex family law matters such as international custody issues, business valuations, and high-conflict parenting disputes.Our lawyers regularly appear in court on family law matters and stay current with legal developments through active participation in regional conferences and professional organizations. We approach every case with the goal of achieving practical, sustainable resolutions that protect our clients' interests and family well-being.
Services
Litigation
Mediation
Collaborative Family Law
Agreements & Contracts
Arbitration
Foreign Divorce Opinions
Adoption Services
Independent Legal Advice
Highlights and features
- We exclusively practice family law with combined experience spanning decades
- Our team handles complex matters including international custody and business valuations
- We maintain active courtroom presence while prioritizing cost-effective resolutions
- Lawyers regularly present at Ontario family law conferences and professional panels
- Certified in Collaborative Family Law with a focus on creative dispute solutions
What people say
Answered all my questions
Excellent family lawyer
Compassionate approach
Services
Litigation
Our experienced trial lawyers provide comprehensive courtroom representation for complex family law matters. We prepare detailed legal strategies for divorce proceedings, custody battles, and property disputes while maintaining focus on achieving practical outcomes through skilled advocacy.
Mediation
Certified mediators facilitate constructive negotiations between parties to reach mutually acceptable agreements. This voluntary process allows families to maintain control over outcomes while reducing adversarial tensions through structured, impartial guidance.
Collaborative Family Law
Specially trained lawyers work together with clients to develop creative solutions for family transitions. This process emphasizes respectful communication and problem-solving while avoiding court involvement through structured negotiation frameworks.
Agreements & Contracts
We draft and review separation agreements, prenuptial contracts, and cohabitation agreements with precise legal language. Our focus ensures documents address future contingencies while protecting clients' rights through enforceable, comprehensive arrangements.
Independent Legal Advice
Qualified lawyers provide thorough explanations of legal rights and obligations for family law documents. This service ensures informed decision-making through detailed analysis of contractual implications and potential future scenarios.
People
Allison Lendor
Family Law Lawyer
With over 20 years of family law experience handling 1000+ cases, Allison combines courtroom expertise with strategic out-of-court solutions. She specializes in complex custody matters and maintains active involvement representing children in parenting disputes.
John Guest
Family Law Lawyer
Practicing exclusively in family law since 2016, John focuses on settlement-oriented solutions while maintaining active litigation practice. He presents at annual family law institutes and volunteers on legal advisory committees with emphasis on procedural expertise.
Jessica Margeit Pineda
Associate Lawyer
This associate lawyer handles divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and domestic violence cases with particular attention to complex property and support negotiations while providing compassionate client representation in contentious family law matters.
Samantha Braun
Law Student
With extensive legal assistant experience, Samantha provides client-centered support during family law transitions. She co-founded a community initiative supporting women in domestic violence shelters while pursuing her law degree with focus on family law practice.
Jhorgia Ponferrada
Legal Assistant
Trained paralegal with international legal experience, Jhorgia provides comprehensive support in family law matters. She assists with document preparation and financial disclosures while building expertise in complex family law case management under senior lawyer mentorship.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, property division, spousal support negotiations, and complex matters like international custody disputes and business valuations.
Do you handle court cases or focus on alternative dispute resolution?
We provide full-spectrum representation including courtroom litigation while also offering mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration services to find appropriate resolution paths for each client.
What is Collaborative Family Law practice?
Our certified collaborative law practitioners help families reach creative solutions through structured negotiations without court involvement, focusing on maintaining relationships while resolving disputes.
What out-of-court services do you offer?
We provide mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, separation agreements, adoption services, and independent legal advice to help families resolve matters efficiently outside courtroom settings.
