In Loco Parentis – Step Parents, Unwed Parents, Non-biological Parents and Child Support
Dating back to the 19th Century, Canadian courts have legitimized the presence of a non-biological parent of a child for custody purposes and in...
Effective, Trustworthy Legal Advice Tailored To You.
We put emphasis on mediation, negotiation, and arbitration as effective means to reach an acceptable solution for all parties involved.
We understand that each case is unique, and we tailor our representation to your individual needs. We practice in the diverse areas of divorce and family law, wills and estates, and civil litigation.
Divorce and Family Law
We are your trusted partners for all divorce-related issues, including division of property, custody and child support, and spousal support. Book a free consultation >
Wills and Estates
Don't leave your estate to chance. We provide advice and help you prepare wills, enduring powers of attorney for personal care and property, and personal directives. Book a free consultation >
Civil Litigation
Our lawyers are experienced in family law litigation and have appeared before Alberta’s Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench, and Court of Appeal. Book a free consultation >
The Power Of Mediation, Negotiation, and Arbitration.
We believe that the people best able to reach decisions are the clients affected by those decisions. We strive for peaceful resolutions and tailor our approach for each client to achieve the best solutions for each family.
Experience
Our lawyers, together, have over 23 years of experience negotiating the diverse areas of family law. Our knowledge and experience means you get swift, effective representation.
Efficiency
We don’t believe in prolonging cases when they can be handled expediently. We put our client’s interests first and work quickly to resolve issues that can be painful and difficult for the individuals involved.
Transparency
As a client, you run the show. As a trusted partner, we advise and provide guidance, but will work with you to ensure a satisfactory result. Someone will always be available when you need an update.
Confidence
Confidence and discretion are two of the mainstays of our practice. We are known for helping our clients feel at ease while working tirelessly to drive results. We focus on the goal and use every legal strategy at our disposable to get the outcome you desire.
Meet Alison J. Chickloski, Partner
Alison has extensive experience in mediation and negotiation.
She firmly believes that collaboration between lawyers and clients is the best way to reach agreeable solutions for all parties. Her passion and dedication help keep the focus on family, not on placing blame.
Meet Nicholas J. Van Duyvenbode, Partner
Nicholas is outcome-driven to help clients achieve their goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
His knowledge and expertise in family law and wills and estates make him a highly valued partner, litigator, negotiator, and mediator. Nicholas has several reported decisions and continues to break new ground on precedent-setting cases.
What Clients Are Saying
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I found Alison Chickloski to be great in every way, Her firm is courteous and they respond to questions efficiently and promptly. She is great at understanding a clients needs and doing her homework to get the best possible solutions. I plan on using her firm for all future legal needs.
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