I have practised family law for 28 years and have provided Parenting Coordination services for the past 18 years, delivering remote services to families across British Columbia. I have transitioned fully away from litigation to focus on assisting high‑conflict families to reduce escalation, stabilize parenting routines, and implement predictable, child‑centred systems.
My practice is informed by extensive experience working with families affected by executive‑functioning challenges and high‑conflict personality patterns. I apply a neurodiversity‑informed and trauma‑aware framework, with particular attention to distinguishing capacity‑based limitations from conflict‑driven behaviour. I design structured communication and decision‑making processes to support parents who struggle with overwhelm, literal communication styles, or emotional escalation while staying in my confined role of implementing your order or agreement.
My Parenting Coordination approach is structured, neutral, and outcome‑oriented. I use clear communication rules, defined processes, and measurable goals to assist parents in moving out of reactive cycles and into predictable routines. In most files, messaging patterns stabilize soon after using structured intervention, resulting in meaningful improvements to the child’s day‑to‑day environment. All services are provided strictly within the authority and jurisdiction conferred by the applicable court order and appointing agreements.
I currently serve as Vice‑Chair of PC Roster BC and Chair of the Education Committee. I have authored over 70 articles on Parenting Coordination practice, conflict dynamics, and neuroscience‑informed communication, available at
https://kelownalawyer.com/resource-library.
My work is grounded in neutrality, clarity, and a consistent focus on the child’s emotional safety. Families currently experiencing high conflict dynamics benefit from firm, fair, and compassionate structure, and from stability they can reliably experience.