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Kate Bennett
Family mediation, separation and parenting agreements
London, Ontario
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- Family law and mediation
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- Lawyer
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Kate Bennett Partner 519-661-6707 Email KateDownload vCard
Practice areas:
Adoption, Child Protection, Contact with Children, Decision-Making Responsibility, Domestic Contracts, Family Law, Family Mediation, Litigation, Parenting Time, Separation and Divorce, Spousal and Child Support, Surrogacy Law
The practice of family law, in particular, requires compassion, patience, and, most importantly, pragmatism; my preference is always to take a reasonable and practical approach to the resolution of cases.
Meet Kate
Kate Bennett is a Partner and Practice Group Lead with the Family Law group at Harrison Pensa. With more than 15 years of experience practicing family law, Kate advises clients on all issues arising from separation and divorce, including decision-making responsibility for children (formerly custody), parenting time (formerly primary care and/or access), child and spousal support, and division of property.
In addition to representing clients in family law litigation, Kate is experienced in Family Mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration. She helps clients navigate sensitive matters through a collaborative and solution-focused approach. Kate also assists with the negotiation and preparation of domestic contracts, such as cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts.
Kate is a member of the Personal Rights Panel of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and represents children in child protection and high-conflict parenting cases.
Legal Assistant: Rabia Nazari [email protected] 519-850-5602
Services
Family Mediation
Through Family Mediation, she works with clients to find practical solutions that minimize conflict, protect relationships, and prioritize the best interests of children. Whether guiding couples through separation or assisting with parenting arrangements, Kate provides a supportive, collaborative approach designed to make challenging decisions more manageable. Learn more about Family Mediation.
Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution
Kate provides her clients with honest assessments about the costs and benefits of the various process options available to them in litigation, negotiation, or various alternative dispute resolution. Serving the interests of her clients is her top priority.
Advice and Representation
Kate provides guidance and legal assistance to clients; often during one of the most difficult periods of their lives. She gives thorough and frank advice, enabling clients to make fully informed decisions about how to resolve the challenging and complex issues related to the end of a marriage or relationship.
Credentials & experience
Awards
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2025 for Family Law Nomination, Middlesex Family Law Association – Brian Garlough Civility Award
Called To The Bar
2009
Experience
Partner Harrison Pensa LLP 2022 - Present Associate Harrison Pensa LLP 2009 - 2022
Education
York University Certificate in Family Mediation Western University Bachelor of Laws Western University Bachelor of Arts, Honours Political Science
Membership
Middlesex Law Association Middlesex Family Lawyers Association
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