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Kayla Gordon is the founder of Guelph-Wellington Collaborative Family Law, a family law practice based in Guelph, Ontario. She works with clients throughout Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, and surrounding communities, with a focus on Collaborative Family Law and other resolution-focused processes.
Since her call to the bar in 2019, Kayla has practised exclusively in family law. Her experience in both litigation and out-of-court dispute resolution has shaped her belief that families are often better served when they are empowered to manage conflict differently, rather than becoming entrenched in positions or allowing the legal process itself to drive further conflict.
Kayla understands that separation and family disputes can feel overwhelming, both emotionally and practically. She works closely with her clients to break complex issues into manageable steps, offering clear, thoughtful guidance so they can make informed decisions with confidence. Her approach is grounded in respect, empathy, and practical problem-solving, with an emphasis on finding solutions that are fair, sustainable, and tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
As a neurodivergent lawyer herself, Kayla is particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and families navigating separation and family law matters. She recognizes that traditional legal processes do not always accommodate different ways of thinking, communicating, or processing information. She strives to create an inclusive, accessible environment where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to participate meaningfully in decisions affecting their lives.
Her practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, child and spousal support, property division, and domestic contracts such as separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, and marriage contracts. While Kayla is prepared to advocate for her clients through litigation when necessary, her practice emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and other out-of-court processes wherever appropriate.
Kayla is the Co-Chair of Speed River Collaborative and an active member of the collaborative family law community. She values the interdisciplinary nature of Collaborative Family Law and the opportunity to work alongside financial professionals, family professionals, and other specialists to help families address not only their legal issues, but also the practical and emotional challenges that accompany separation.
Before becoming a lawyer, Kayla worked as a researcher at Western University and McMaster University in the areas of law, family-focused public health, and intimate partner violence prevention. That experience continues to inform the thoughtful, client-centred perspective she brings to her work.
Through her practice, Kayla is committed to helping families navigate difficult transitions with dignity, clarity, and greater stability. She believes the collaborative process offers families a meaningful opportunity to retain control over their decisions, communicate more constructively, and build a foundation for a healthier future.