Services
Legal Services
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I provide practical, strategic advice to clients navigating separation and divorce, with a focus on resolving disputes efficiently and minimizing unnecessary conflict.
My family law practice includes parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division, and the negotiation and preparation of cohabitation and separation agreements. Where court involvement is necessary, I assist clients in navigating the litigation process with a clear focus on the issues that matter.
I also have extensive experience in family dispute resolution and offer mediation and Parenting Coordination services to help families resolve conflict outside of the traditional court process.
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Estate planning is about more than preparing a will. Thoughtful planning can provide clarity, protect the people who matter to you, and make things significantly easier for your family in the future.
I assist clients with wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, estate and succession planning, and planning involving corporations and family businesses.
I also advise executors and administrators following a death, including probate and administration applications and the practical and legal steps involved in administering and distributing an estate.
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Real estate transactions are often significant financial decisions, but the legal process does not need to feel complicated.
I assist clients with residential and corporate purchases and sales, mortgages and refinancing, transfers of title, private transactions and other real estate matters. My approach is practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on making sure clients understand the transaction and know what to expect along the way.
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I provide practical legal advice to privately held businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs on both day-to-day corporate matters and longer-term planning.
My corporate practice includes incorporations, corporate reorganizations, shareholder agreements, purchases and sales of businesses, financing, annual corporate maintenance and general corporate advice.
I also assist business owners with succession and estate planning, recognizing that business, family and personal planning are often closely connected.
Mediation
Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution process that allows parties to work through their issues with the assistance of a neutral third party. As a designated Family Mediator recognized by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice, I help parties identify the issues that need to be resolved, facilitate productive discussions and explore options for resolution.
Unlike court, the parties remain in control of the outcome. My role is not to make decisions for them, but to help them communicate effectively, understand each other’s interests and work toward solutions they can both accept.
Mediation can be used to address virtually all issues arising from a separation, including parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division and other financial matters. It can also be used at different stages of a dispute — whether parties are just beginning the separation process or are already involved in court proceedings.
Mediation offers a private, flexible and less adversarial alternative to litigation. It can often resolve disputes more quickly and cost-effectively, while giving parties greater flexibility to develop practical solutions that work for their family.
The goal is to create a process where difficult issues can be addressed constructively and parties can move forward with greater clarity and certainty.
Parenting Coordination
Parenting coordination is a child-focused dispute resolution process that helps separated parents manage ongoing parenting issues without repeatedly returning to court.
A Parenting Coordinator works with parents who already have a parenting agreement or court order in place but need assistance resolving issues that arise in implementing that arrangement. This can include disputes about parenting schedules, holidays, exchanges, extracurricular activities, travel, communication, expenses and other day-to-day parenting decisions.
The first goal is to help parents reach their own resolution. When that is not possible, a Parenting Coordinator may have authority to make a determination, depending on the parties’ agreement, court order and applicable legislation.
Parenting coordination can be particularly helpful for families experiencing ongoing or high conflict. Having a neutral professional who understands the family and the existing parenting arrangement allows issues to be addressed as they arise, rather than allowing smaller disagreements to escalate or requiring repeated involvement of lawyers and the Court.
The goal of parenting coordination is to provide a practical and timely way to resolve disputes, reduce conflict and improve communication, while keeping the focus on the best interests of the children.