Family Professional
Annette Katchaluba MSW, RSW - Director of Child Centred Divorce Services, By Peaceful Waters, Inc
Address: 550 Parkside Dr, Unit A07/A08 Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 5V4
Annette specializes in helping separated parents develop effective means of resolving disputes, to ensure that their children successfully adjust to the family transition. Annette provides mediation to achieve child-focused parenting plans, parenting coordination, reunification counselling, child interviews obtaining views and preferences, section 30 assessments, and domestic violence screening. Annette’s approach is informed by her professional training, play therapist practice (2001-2007), her service on the panel for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (2003-present).
Patricia Bidgood – Patricia Bidgood & Associates
Address: 213-900 Guelph Street Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5Z6
Patricia helps parents generate creative parenting plans and solutions that enhance effective co-parenting relationships, while mitigating the negative effects often associated with divorce on families. Patricia provides: divorce coaching, adjustment counselling with children and teens, parenting coordination, family reunification, and domestic violence screening for mediation/arbitration. Services are covered under many extended medical benefit plans. Patricia lives in Waterloo region with her husband and has a blended family of six adult children.
Steven Martin, M.Th. - Martin Counselling and Mediation
Address: 231 Peel Street New Hamburg, ON N3A 1E7
I then went on to become a Registered Marriage and Family Counsellor, trained in psychoanalytic theory for individual therapy, as well as becoming a Mediator. I am interested and experienced in working with people from all religious perspectives and backgrounds. In my practice, I see people of all ages, as well as groups. Appointments available at our offices in New Hamburg, Stratford and Kitchener.
Kris Pryke, Ph.D, C.Psych & Kris Pryke Psychological Services
Address: 238 King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1R4
She has extensive experience working with a variety of families, helping them manage very stressful events. Her role on the collaborative team can include interviewing the children about their feelings and preferences, providing therapeutic support to the children, co-ordinating parenting plans, or facilitating the process as the “family professional” at all necessary meetings.
Barbara Dyszuk, B.A.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc. AccFM
Address: Cambridge, Ontario
Sarah Bruulsema, BA, MSW, RSW – By Peaceful Waters, Inc.
Address: 550 Parkside Dr, Unit A07/A08 Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 5V4
Financial Professional
Rob Hehl - Chartered Business Valuator with BDO
Address: 150 Caroline Street South, Suite 201 Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 0A5
Tim Rickert - Chartered Business Valuator with BDO
Address: 150 Caroline Street South, Suite 201 Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 0A5
I can be your independent financial advisor trained in collaborative family law and alternative dispute resolution. I enjoy working in the collaborative environment helping couples resolve their financial issues to help them move on to the next phase of their lives.
Sara McCullough
Address: 675 Queen St South, Suite 206, Kitchener, ON N2M 1A1
The analysis will help you and your lawyer develop settlement options that meet the best interest of your family.
Vivek K. Joshi - Pollard Gagliardi Navickas LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants
Address: 490 Dutton Drive; Suite C1, Waterloo, ON; N2L 6H7
Vivek qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2011 after graduating from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce. He joined PGN LLP in 2014 as a Manager and became Partner in 2021. Vivek is also a part-time practice inspector with CPA Ontario. He holds a public accounting license in the Province of Ontario.
Vivek’s community involvement includes volunteering with CPA Ontario as a mentor. He guides new students through the CPA professional program. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking and cycling with his wife.
Legal Professional
Scott Sobering
Address: 6 Charles St. West Kitchener, ON N2G 1H2
I enjoy helping clients through their separation outside of the court system. I believe the collaborative family law process uniquely empowers couples to make decisions about the legal and practical implications arising from their separation.
Karen A. Beckett, B.A. (HONS), LL.B. Barrister, Solicitor, Mediator, Collaborative Family Law Practitioner, Notary Public
Devin Santos
Jennifer Bolduc
Address:420 Sheldon Drive, Suite 204 Cambridge, ON N1T 2H9
Matthew Kelly - Woynarski Szymura Kelly LLP
Address:420 Sheldon Drive, Suite 204 Cambridge, ON N1T 2H9
Matthew has been actively practicing family law for several years, and became a member of Best4All in 2018. Matthew is a firm believer in collaborative law as a viable form of alternative dispute resolution that helps families who are struggling with the difficult issues arising upon a separation or divorce.
Matthew is an active member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Waterloo Region Law Association (including FLOWR – Family Lawyers of Waterloo Region), and Best4All. Matthew lives in Kitchener with his wife and their two children.
Rob Bickle- Madorin, Snyder LLP
Address: 55 King Street W. PO Box 1234 Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4G9
Jennifer Black - Sorbara Law
Address: 31 Union Street East, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 1B8
Jennifer is well aware of the financial and emotional burden that litigation can cause and devotes much of her practice to resolving matters outside of court, whether it be through negotiation, collaborative family law or mediation. She is experienced and knowledgeable in all areas of family law, including custody, access, child support, spousal support and property issues and has extensive experience in preparing separation agreements, cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts.
Ward Brownell - Brownell Law
Address: 32 Grand Ave South, Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2L6
Ward was part of the initial group of lawyers to train in the Collaborative Family Law process in 2004. Ward is also proud to be on the Office of the Children’s Lawyer Panel and has been since 2002. The collaborative law process can be a far more effective way in dealing with family separation issues not only in financial terms but in emotional costs as well. Ward would certainly review with you all of your options that are available and would gladly answer any questions that you may have. When Ward is away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and rockin’ out on his guitar.
Frank Carere - Madorin, Snyder LLP
Address: 55 King Street W., PO Box 1234 Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4G9
He also provides arbitration and mediation services and is a certified mediator. Frank has restricted his family law practice to the collaborative model because in his experience it results in very creative solutions in the most timely and cost effective manner.
Heather Caron - Caron Family Law
Address: 7 Duke Street West, Suite 204, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 6N7
After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University and Osgood Hall Law School, Heather was called to the bar in 2002. Her background includes criminal law and child and family services matters. She has over 14 years of experience, both inside and outside of the courtroom, and has dealt with a wide variety of Family Law matters over the years.
Heather has had cases in Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice and argued at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. She has appeared as counsel for inmates at their disciplinary hearings at the Grand Valley Federal Institution for Women. Areas of practice include: Separation; Divorce; Litigation; Child Custody & Access; Child & Spousal Support; Marriage Contracts; Matrimonial Law; Notary Public and Commissioner; Property Division; Adoption.
Marlene Fitzpatrick - Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public
Address: 420 Weber Street North, Waterloo, ON N2L 4E7
I believe there are many benefits to the collaborative approach as opposed to adversarial proceedings. Parties should be allowed an opportunity to voice their concerns and be involved in the decisions affecting their lives. My practice also includes real estate law and wills and estate planning.
Lawrence Greaves - Oldfield, Greaves, D’Agostino & Scriven
Address: 172 King Street South Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 4X8
He has the training in Collaborative Family Law to assist you and can be reached at (519) 576-7200. Consultations welcome.
Tania Harper - Tania Harper Family Law
Address: 67 Bridgeport Road East, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 2K1
Tania articled and worked at two national law firms and worked as in-house counsel at the local children’s aid society before opening her own practice in October 2008. Tania is resolution focused and has experience with negotiation, mediation, and collaborative law. Tania is organized, passionate and committed to her clients. Tania sits on the Board of Directors for a child care center and participates in her neighbourhood association. She is a proud member of the Waterloo Law Association, the Ontario Bar Association and an active member of FLOWR – Family Lawyers of the Waterloo Region.
Shelly Harper - Harper Law
Address: 201-7 Duke Street West, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 6N7
I act as counsel in mediations and arbitrations. I am a neutral evaluator as well as a trained and experienced mediator and arbitrator. Skills include: effective listening, coaching effective communication, problem solving skills, creative and analytical thinking.
Joseph Irvine - Giesbrecht, Griffin, Funk & Irvine
Address: 60 College Street, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 5A1
Phaedra Klodner
Address: 56 Francis Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 2B5
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Diane L. McInnis - DM Family Law, Advanced Collaborative Professional (OACP)
Address: 238 King Street S., Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1R4
Diane is committed to providing sound legal advice in a non-adversarial setting, coaching clients through difficult decisions, and empowering clients to participate in settling the terms of their separation.
Diane was raised in Halifax, obtaining degrees in Science (1985), Education(1986) and Law (1990) from Dalhousie University and was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1992. Diane enjoys running, tennis, CanLit, travelling and quiet time at home with her husband, and visits with their three adult children.
Steven McMurray - McIntyre, McMurray
Address: 536 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario, N2B 2A6
After litigating family law and divorce issues for 25 years Steve now devotes 100% of his family law practice to negotiated settlements and collaborative family law. His goal is to resolve family and divorce issues with dignity and support, with an emphasis on minimizing adult conflict and its adverse effects on any children involved.
Charles Morrison - Morrison Reist Krauss LLP
Address: 279 Queen St. South, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1W6
I am an enthusiastic supporter of this user-friendly, innovation way of resolving separation and divorce. Contact my office for an appointment to see whether CFL is right for you!
Jacqueline Mulvey - Mulvey Law Office
Address: 293 Frederick St., Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 2N6
She has resolved numerous family law files through the Collaborative Family Law process. Jacqueline is pleased to offer a free one-half hour initial consultation for new clients. Her professional law office is conveniently located near downtown Kitchener.
Richard Noll - Dueck, Sauer, Jutzi & Noll LLP
Address: 403 Albert Street, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3V2
I have dealt with complex issues dealing with business and partnership interests, family trusts, real estate ventures and professional practices. I joined the Collaborative law practice group when it commenced as I believe in the benefits of a collaboratively negotiated resolution for my client. I have Level I and Level II training and would be pleased to meet with you to review your matter.
Sandra Spiegelberg - Protopapas & Spiegelberg
Address: 22 Frederick Street, Suite 1016 Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 6M6
Sandra received training in Collaborative Law in 2004 and completed her Collaborative Law Level II Training in 2010. Sandra enthusiastically supports and implements alternative methods of dispute resolution outside the Court system, with emphasis on Collaborative negotiations and goal-oriented solutions.
Kimberley M. Thompson - Thompson Law Office
Address: 9 Salisbury Avenue, Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 1H7
She has valuable experience in all areas of family law, including specialized training in Collaborative Family Law, mediation and children’s law. Your choice of lawyer is important. We understand the financial and emotional stress of your separation. We’ll review your options so you can make informed choices for your family. Call or email us for more information.
Margaret Anne Voll - Voll and Santos
Address: 53 Roy Street Kitchener, Ontario N2H 4B4
She was called to the Bar in April 1979 and has primarily focused on Family Law in Kitchener-Waterloo. Margaret Anne is sensitive to the entire family dynamics as she represents children through the Office of the Children’s Lawyer. She is committed to the Collaborative process which fits her personal mission statement that being “The best possible result at the least possible expense”.
Leanne Way - Madorin, Snyder LLP
Address: 55 King Street W., PO Box 1234 Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4G9
Leanne has been practicing in all areas of family law since 1998. Leanne believes that Collaborative Family Law is the best way for families to achieve mutual resolutions without the need for court. She enjoys serving on the panel for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer for over 14 years, and brings child focused experience to developing creative solutions to help spouses resolve their differences.
Debbie Hoffman
Address: 256 Buttonbush Street, Waterloo, ON, N2V 0B4
Debbie has always been interested in keeping families out of court. When she moved back to Southern Ontario in 2016, Debbie continued to practice family law and dedicated her practice to collaborative conflict resolution and mediation.
Having worked on numerous trials throughout her career, Debbie knew there had to be a better approach that didn’t take such a financial and emotional toll on clients and their children.
“The collaborative approach is the most effective way to resolve issues for separating spouses and their children. We work with financial and family professionals throughout the process to ensure that clients make informed decisions. Lawyers are an integral part of the team, but the clients are the ones in the driver’s seat.”
Caroline Kim
Email:ckim@millerthomson.com Web: https://www.millerthomson.com/en/our-people/caroline-kim/
Caroline is a family law lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP, where she assists people in resolving all aspects of family law after a separation. Caroline believes that out-of-court settlements are less costly, more practical, creative, and allow for customizable resolutions for families. Caroline is a member of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer panel, and uses her training to assist with child-focused negotiations. She is able to provide services in English and French.
Tracy Miller - Miller Law and Mediation
I successfully represented clients in every court level in the province. I witnessed the emotional and financial devastation caused to families that are in the court process. I knew there had to be a better way.
In 2019/2020, I was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. It was a life-changing experience. It changed my outlook on how I should practice family law. I appreciate the fact that time is precious. Clients should not spend years of their life and tens of thousands of dollars on a legal war.
The collaborative approach is a hands-on, team approach where the professionals work with the clients to design a tailor-made solution for their case. It is a more cost-effective, timely way to get your issues resolved so you can move on with your life. You still have your own lawyer throughout the process, but you are directing the process as opposed to court, where you are a spectator.
If you want to discuss the collaborative approach, please contact me.
Kirsty Katul - GL Family Law
Address: 2nd Floor – 87 Main Street, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 1W1
After taking time off to raise a family, Kirsty became an Accredited Family Mediator through the OAFM.
Kirsty undertook further Collaborative Training in 2020 and is committed to the Collaborative Process as the way to help clients reach their goals by customizing a settlement that is unique to their needs and allows them ultimate control over the outcome and the decisions that are made along the way.
Aubrey J. Sherman - Sherman Law LLP
Address: 625 King Street East, Suite 2C, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4V4
He has completed Dispute Resolution Levels 1 & 2 at the University of Waterloo & ADR Institute of Ontario. He has advanced mediation training through OAFM that allows him to help couples get past impasse, where collaborative discussions often break down and prevent settlement.
Aubrey welcomes all modern families in his practice, including same-sex couples. He works with couples who participate in good faith, with honesty, respect, and cooperation. He helps couples design plans based on their interests and goals. He assists clients with parenting plans, separation/cohabitation agreements, and marriage contracts through a collaborative approach. Consultations welcomed.