Winifred Stow-Wilson
Winifred Stow-Wilson is the founder of Stow Wilson Law, a family law practice serving clients in Ottawa and across Ontario. With legal education and qualifications from Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Canada, she brings an international perspective to her practice while providing practical, strategic advice in negotiations, mediation and family court proceedings.
Family Law Services
- Divorce and separation
- Parenting decision-making and parenting time
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Property division and equalization
- Marriage contracts
- Cohabitation agreements
- Separation agreements
- Mediation preparation and negotiation
- Family court representation
- Independent legal advice
- Limited scope legal services
Ideal Referrals
Winifred welcomes referrals for individuals who are separating or divorcing and require legal advice or representation regarding parenting, child support, spousal support, property division, domestic contracts or family court proceedings.
She also assists clients seeking unbundled legal services, targeted support for a specific part of their case, or Legal Aid representation.
About Winifred
Winifred Stow-Wilson is the founder of Stow Wilson Law, where she practices exclusively in family law. She assists clients with divorce, parenting disputes, child support, spousal support, property division, domestic contracts and family court proceedings.
Winifred earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Benin and completed her professional legal training at the Nigerian Law School. She later obtained a Master of Laws in Oil and Gas Law and Policy from the University of Dundee in Scotland.
Licensed to practise law in Ontario, Winifred is committed to helping clients resolve family law disputes through practical advice, effective negotiation and strong courtroom advocacy. She represents clients in both contested and negotiated matters and works closely with each individual to develop a strategy that reflects their goals while protecting their legal rights.
Winifred offers full legal representation as well as limited scope, or unbundled, legal services. These services may include document preparation, legal coaching, negotiation assistance, mediation support and representation for specific court appearances. This flexible approach helps make legal assistance more accessible for clients who require targeted support.
She also accepts Legal Aid certificates for eligible family law clients.
What Makes Her Practice Different
Winifred provides practical, client-focused representation with an emphasis on clear communication, thorough preparation and efficient resolution of family law disputes.
By offering both full representation and limited scope services, she gives clients greater flexibility in choosing the level of legal support that fits their matter, goals and circumstances.
Actively Seeking
- Divorce and separation matters
- Parenting decision-making disputes
- Parenting time disputes
- Child and spousal support matters
- Property division and equalization
- Marriage and cohabitation agreements
- Separation agreements
- Family court litigation
- Mediation and settlement negotiations
- Independent legal advice
- Limited scope legal services
- Legal Aid family law matters
Education & Professional Qualifications
University of Dundee, Scotland
Master of Laws, Oil and Gas Law and Policy, 2014
Nigerian Law School
Barrister at Law and Certificate of Qualification, 2011
University of Benin, Nigeria
Bachelor of Laws, 2009
University of Benin, Nigeria
Diploma in Law, 2004
Professional Designations
Barrister and Solicitor, Law Society of Ontario — admitted in 2022.
National Committee on Accreditation Certificate of Qualification — received in 2021.
Barrister at Law, Nigerian Law School — qualified in 2011.
Schedule A Free Family Law Consultation
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Winifred to discuss your family law matter. She will explain your legal options, answer your initial questions and help you determine the most appropriate path forward.