Judith Huddart
Toronto family law lawyer

Family Focused.   Judith Huddart has always believed her clients and their children deserve more than "winner take all" court battles. She understands the importance of keeping parents child-focused during separation and divorce. It is no surprise that she is a founding member of Collaborative Practice Toronto, and chaired its Board of Directors in 2006 and 2007. She has taken extensive training to be able to offer her family law clients safe no-court options where they can be heard and empowered during the separation process.

Leadership in the Legal Community.   Judith is a past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association's National Family Law Section. Leading family law lawyers from every province and territory in Canada sit on this Section's Executive. The federal government consults the National Family Law Section on the implementation of proposed changes to the Divorce Act, child support guidelines, custody and access, spousal support and marriage. In providing input, Judith's underlying message to government has been that family laws and services must be practical, family-focused and affordable.

Committed volunteer.   She believes it is important for lawyers to give back to their communities and their profession. In 2003 the Ontario Bar Association presented Judith with its Award for Distinguished Service in recognition of her years of leadership and service in the Association. Judith has served as Chair of the Association's Family Law Section and Feminist Legal Analysis Section and has devoted thousands of volunteer hours to Bar Association Committees and Continuing Legal Education programs. She contributed 6 years as a member of the Ontario Bar Association's governing council.

Public Education and Communication.   Judith Huddart also shares her expertise by writing articles and speaking on collaborative family law, and on wills and estates. She has been a frequent guest speaker on radio and television programmes, including C.B.C., CTV, and TVO.