Family Resolution Specialty Court (FRSC) offers compassionate support and free mediation for families who still need the structure and decision making of a court based process. Learn more here. Legal Advice & Coaching provides a foundation to help you make informed decisions and to support you navigating the legal maze. If you're feeling stuck, give me a call.
Devlin Farmer's book Representing Yourself In Court, has been reviewed as a "a resource-rich tool that offers [self represented litigants] insight into complex court processes and the tricks of the trade used by lawyers" and "essential." One reviewer said, "I wish I had this book when I was a self-represented litigant." As the book discusses, we recommend strategically seeking legal advice from a lawyer when representing yourself.
2nd Edition will be published in 2021. DISCLAIMER and NOTICE: Nothing on this website is meant to be legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, you should communicate directly with a lawyer. The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only.
Devlin Farmer's book Representing Yourself In Court, has been reviewed as a "a resource-rich tool that offers [self represented litigants] insight into complex court processes and the tricks of the trade used by lawyers" and "essential." One reviewer said, "I wish I had this book when I was a self-represented litigant." As the book discusses, we recommend strategically seeking legal advice from a lawyer when representing yourself.
2nd Edition will be published in 2021. DISCLAIMER and NOTICE: Nothing on this website is meant to be legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, you should communicate directly with a lawyer. The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only.
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I can assist you with all family law matters whether you are creating a new family unit or dissolving a past relationship.
I assist clients to settle their family law matters through negotiation, mediation or collaborative law.
I have represented parents and children in Hampshire's new Family Resolutions Specialty Court (FRSC), which offers a kinder and more supported alternative to traditional court.
FRSC also recently appointed me as a Team Coordinator.
I strongly support FRSC as an alternative to court.
I assist clients to settle their family law matters through negotiation, mediation or collaborative law.
I have represented parents and children in Hampshire's new Family Resolutions Specialty Court (FRSC), which offers a kinder and more supported alternative to traditional court.
FRSC also recently appointed me as a Team Coordinator.
I strongly support FRSC as an alternative to court.
My legal career started with a passion for helping people in need.
After graduating from the University of Ottawa in 1999, I returned to my home province of British Columbia, Canada to article (apprentice) with legal aid.
My first posting as a newly minted Barrister & Solicitor was at the start of the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia.
Right away, I was thrown into early morning bail hearings, arguing appeals, conducting family and criminal trials, appearing in Provincial and Superior Court, managing a legal aid office and working closely with First Nations and other community groups to improve access to legal aid.
After graduating from the University of Ottawa in 1999, I returned to my home province of British Columbia, Canada to article (apprentice) with legal aid.
My first posting as a newly minted Barrister & Solicitor was at the start of the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia.
Right away, I was thrown into early morning bail hearings, arguing appeals, conducting family and criminal trials, appearing in Provincial and Superior Court, managing a legal aid office and working closely with First Nations and other community groups to improve access to legal aid.
Since beginning my legal career in legal aid in 1999, I have thought of the role of a lawyer as being a guide through the law.
Part of that role is being able to communicate how to navigate that maze without a lawyer.
My new book Representing Yourself In Court is the culmination of years of public legal education.
It is available in both US and Canadian editions.
Practicing law is a dialogue: with clients, with the mentors who have guided me to be a better lawyer and mediator and with myself, understanding my capacities, my limits and how I can be most effective.
Part of that role is being able to communicate how to navigate that maze without a lawyer.
My new book Representing Yourself In Court is the culmination of years of public legal education.
It is available in both US and Canadian editions.
Practicing law is a dialogue: with clients, with the mentors who have guided me to be a better lawyer and mediator and with myself, understanding my capacities, my limits and how I can be most effective.
Lawyers usually charge an hourly rate and are retained for the whole case.
Similarly, mediators generally charge by the hour.
But I offer two ways to pay: hourly or, because I believe you don't always need a lawyer or mediator, a flat fee where you hire me for a specific task only, like reviewing a separation agreement or helping you prepare for court.
Attorney Consult: Here's your chance to talk to a lawyer and to begin to learn how the law applies to your situation.
We will discuss your legal options: Is collaborative law, for example, right for you?
Similarly, mediators generally charge by the hour.
But I offer two ways to pay: hourly or, because I believe you don't always need a lawyer or mediator, a flat fee where you hire me for a specific task only, like reviewing a separation agreement or helping you prepare for court.
Attorney Consult: Here's your chance to talk to a lawyer and to begin to learn how the law applies to your situation.
We will discuss your legal options: Is collaborative law, for example, right for you?
I'm located above The Iron Horse in downtown Northampton.
The building has a ramp and an elevator.
There is some on street parking but I recommend parking at the EJ Gare Parking Garage in downtown Northampton and walking through Thorne's Marketplace.
DISCLAIMER: Nothing on this website is meant to be legal advice.
If you are seeking legal advice, you should communicate directly with a lawyer.
The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only.
The transmission of this information, and any response, does not constitute legal advice and does not create or imply an attorney-client relationship.
The building has a ramp and an elevator.
There is some on street parking but I recommend parking at the EJ Gare Parking Garage in downtown Northampton and walking through Thorne's Marketplace.
DISCLAIMER: Nothing on this website is meant to be legal advice.
If you are seeking legal advice, you should communicate directly with a lawyer.
The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only.
The transmission of this information, and any response, does not constitute legal advice and does not create or imply an attorney-client relationship.
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