ABOUT HORIZON
Ottawa-based. Serving families across Ontario.
Horizon Family Mediation helps individuals and families navigate separation and relationship transitions with clarity, respect, and a focus on practical solutions.
Based in Ottawa, we provide a structured and cooperative environment where families can work through important decisions and find a clearer path forward.
OUR APPROACH
Resolution Without Unnecessary Conflict
We believe most family matters can be resolved without the cost, delay, and stress of going to court. Mediation creates space for structured conversations focused on understanding concerns, exploring options, and reaching mutually agreed-upon solutions.
Respectful Communication
Practical Solutions
A Clear Path Forward
Meet Your Mediator
Meet Karen Kernisant
Born and raised in Montreal, Karen Kernisant earned her Bachelor’s degree in Translation from the Université de Montréal before moving to Canada’s capital to pursue her legal studies. She graduated from the Common Law and Civil Law sections of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law in 2015 and 2016.
Karen began her legal career at a mid-size full-service firm, gaining experience in family law, employment law, and civil and commercial disputes. She later practised in rural Eastern Ontario, appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice, Ontario Superior Court, and Ontario Court of Appeal.
Karen prioritizes amicable resolutions whenever possible. She completed Collaborative Law training to further support individuals seeking a non-adversarial approach to separation and provides mediation services for parenting, support, and property matters.
Outside the office, Karen enjoys hot yoga, hiking in Gatineau Park, and travelling. Her most memorable trip so far was to Bali, Indonesia.
Karen peut aussi offrir ses services de médiation familiale en français.
THE HORIZON DIFFERENCE
Keeping the Focus on What Comes Next
Family transitions can bring uncertainty, difficult conversations, and decisions that affect everyone involved.
Horizon approaches mediation with a simple goal: create a productive environment where you can address those decisions clearly and work toward arrangements that are fair, practical, and sustainable.
The process keeps the conversation focused on resolving the issues in front of you while helping your family establish a clearer way forward.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready to Find a Clearer Way Forward?
Start with a conversation about your circumstances, the decisions ahead, and how mediation may help your family move forward.
