I provide support for families when they need it the most.My experience in family law has taught me many lessons, but the lesson that continues to guide my practice most is that the needs of the children must be put first. That is why I’ll always do my utmost to help clients reach a settlement, reducing the stress of litigation on all parties. I also place great importance on keeping my clients knowledgeable and informed of their options.That philosophy, in conjunction with training as a mediator, makes me an incredible asset for families in stressful situations. I have been told that my skills and compassionate nature help diffuse tense situations allowing all parties to address sensitive matters with clarity, calmness and a focus on protecting children and assets. I have experience resolving all manner of disputes, from division of matrimonial property, custody and access to support payments. Although my focus is always on negotiating a settlement instead of heading to court, I am an experienced litigator and I have appeared at all levels of court in Alberta.Being married with six children has greatly increased my insight into family relationships and has honed my ability to help my clients manage issues related to the family. When I am not serving my clients, I volunteer as a youth leader for the Church of Jesus Christ and I play in a band that performs at an annual Calgary lawyer’s charity battle of the bands.