Family Legal Services

Ceilidh and her law partner, Altynay, joined forces in 2016 to create TESHEBAEVA HENDERSON, Ottawa’s exclusively family law firm. Ceilidh is a trained collaborative family lawyer. She understands the importance of giving quality advice to clients reorganizing their family life post-separation. Ceilidh successfully litigated multiple motions and trials at the Superior Court of Justice and appeared at the Supreme Court of Canada in 2020 as an intervener.

Prior to establishing her law practice, Ceilidh worked as an instructor in adult alternative high schools, helping and teaching people with mental health issues about healthy living and positive lifestyle choices. Ceilidh also took youth at risk on week-long canoe trips in remote parts of Northern Ontario. Ceilidh’s experience working with adults and youth with complex needs allowed her to build strong problem-solving, communication, and advocacy skills.

Ceilidh spends her free time paddling, skiing, and watching, writing, and performing comedy!