Families Deserve To Be Happy,
Even Those That Decide To Part Ways

If you ever wished you could start over, separating the Alt Divorce Way will give you the fresh new beginning you hoped for.

Offering Creative Solutions To Families In Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

Our Services


Mediation

We do mediation, differently, the Alt Divorce Way. To learn more contact us.

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Collaborative
Family Law

Settling all matters of the family outside the court with dignity and respect. .

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Cooperative
Negotiations

Achieving final settlement on your family issues through respectful negotiation and cooperation when other options are not available to you.

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Litigation

When court intervention is necessary, we will defend your rights for you and your family.

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Testimonials



  • "My ex-wife and I separated in 2010 and my file was offically closed this week. It has been a long journey from start to finish and Nathalie and her firm helped me through the entire process of CFL with both legal and emotional support. My Child Support payments ended in 2018 and Spousal Support has commenced. The entire process was time consuming but I now feel the weight of same has been lifted from my shoulders. Through the sale of the house, pension division, etc., Nathalie was very thorough in guiding me through the process. I believe that the CFL process works and I have and will recommend Nathalie to friends and co-workers. Nahtalie was fair and compassionate and worked hard on my file to the achieve the best outcome possible. Thank you Nathalie."
  • "I went to Nathalie after experiencing a lengthy and expensive process with another lawyer/firm which had lasted over several years, and was still non-conclusive. Nathalie used my self-updated version of the separation agreement, as well as the original one, and she was able to get my separation finalized within months. I loved working with Nathalie, and was instantly comfortable with her. She is incredibly caring and more than fair when it comes to billing her time, and does not include chats "off the clock." She has done work for me without pay, and even checks to make sure that I am keeping well, as I have been recovering from illness. On top of my personal experience with Nathalie, I absolutely love the premise of the firm. It has many valuable resources for the couple/family/children, and is truly built and designed to help the process to be as efficient, fair, stress-free and cost-effective as possible. Very caring and knowledgeable."
  • "Nathalie was very helpful and compassionate when I consulted with her about my situation. She was very professional every time I called or met with her. Nathalie and her staff were always timely and professional, and Nathalie was able to help guide me during a difficult time in my life. I would recommend Nathalie if anyone were to ask for a referral."
  • "Nathalie and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with! They were welcoming, professional, upfront, and very accommodating to our needs. The entire process was completed in 2 weeks time and they made many adjustments to meet our requirements.The team was supportive and showed no favoritism towards either side. Common sense always prevailed and emotions never came into play. Fees were clearly explained and justified. We both would highly recommend Natalie and her team to anyone going through a separation. It was a very positive experience that brought clarity, growth, and closure. A little bit of needed SUNSHINE!"
  • "Nathalie Picard helped me solve my issues to my satisfaction. I was very impressed by the way she was able to solve my conflict. It was very pleasant to deal with her and she made me fell comfortable."
  • "All I could see were dark days ahead until a co-worker recommended that I make an appointment with Nathalie Picard for a consultation. I had no idea what to expect when I stepped in the office. She made me feel at ease from the first minute. Everyone took the time to explain and answer all my questions and concerns. Her team has very strong morals and work ethics. This also reflects on how dedicated her staff is to the success of her centre. She is very well respected among her piers as I witnessed on the day we were at court in front of a judge. I would not hesitate to recommend her services."
  • "Nathalie Picard and her team have worked very hard over the last few years in helping me through my separation and divorce. They have supported me when I needed it. They have been able to explain how it all works and have guided me through the paperwork. I would recommend and, I have recommended, Nathalie Picard and her team to anyone going throw a separation/divorce."

We Do Divorce.

Differently.

Alt Divorce is the brand under which N Picard Professional Corporation offers help with divorce and separation in a unique way. We offer services the "Alt Divorce Way", a process created to promote and facilitate family settlements, which is at the heart of our family law practices.

Our mission is to take care of you in a way that will also ensure the well-being of the other members of your family, more particularly your children. Breakdown in a spousal or common law relationship can be stressful. Separating the Alt Divorce Way will help you get through this difficult time with a plan.

The Alt Divorce Way promotes a multidisciplinary approach to helping you resolve your family matters, whether you choose to mediate or use the collaborative practice approach. In all cases, we want you to be in control of the settlement that meets your needs and those of your family. We strive to simplify the process by offering you tools, resources and guidance, both legal and non-legal.

The team working under the Alt Divorce banner is not just lawyers but also includes other professionals such as:
  • Case managers
  • Family consultants
  • Legal assistants
  • Mediators
  • Collaborative family lawyers
  • Children's lawyers
Each professional has a unique role to play in helping you achieve an amicable resolution of your divorce, if possible.
More about us

Three Common Concerns: Children. Money. Time.

Making the decision to separate or to remain in your relationship is not an easy one. There are several factors you might want to consider. The common concerns raised by our clients are the well-being of their children, their financial security post divorce and the time it will take to conclude this process.
Our Alt Divorce professionals will do everything necessary to ensure children's voices are heard through this process and that measures are put into place to quickly protect your financial interests.
We intend to work with you, your partner, his or her lawyer, as well as all the other professionals who may become part of your resolution team to effectively achieve a settlement and to allow you to move forward with your life. Families are appreciative that we offer them alternatives to the court process. You too can take advantage of the “Alt Divorce Way”.

Contact An Alt Divorce Team Today

Our friendly team of professionals is here to help and ease your pain. To schedule an appointment at one of our four locations you can call 613-746-9696. You may also complete our online contact form.
We offer our services in English and French.
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