We open doors for clients and the community
Our family law firm specializes in dispute resolution.
Kitsilano Family Law, nestled in the heart of Vancouver’s most vibrant community, provides clients with empathetic, experienced, and knowledgeable family law assistance. Our compassion and expertise allows clients to receive the legal support they need. We are skilled in diverse methods of resolving family law disputes — including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. Kitsilano Family Law is the foremost family law firm in British Columbia in the niche legal area of interjurisdictional parenting disputes, including cases involving the international removal or retention of children.
Our first preference is to assist our clients in resolving disputes through agreement, and to ultimately de-escalate any ongoing family conflict. While we have the ability and experience to handle court action efficiently and cost-effectively, we believe this should be a last resort. If children are involved, protecting the children's best interests should be the paramount consideration.
Our lawyers offer full legal representation, one-time independent legal advice, and/or "unbundled" legal services. We have multiple trained family law mediators who accept legal aid and "low bono" clients. Our staff also includes a designated paralegal and certified legal coach, and a parenting coordinator. We can offer services in English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Punjabi. Please contact us to learn more about how we can help you.
Meet the Team
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Cléa Amundsen (she/her)
LAWYER | MEDIATOR | OWNER
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Carmen Alvarez Gomez (she/her)
LAWYER | MEDIATOR
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Amber Cheema (she/her)
LAWYER | MEDIATOR
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Jeremia 'Jeri' Chow (she/her)
LAWYER
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Celia Taylor (she/her)
LAWYER
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Jennifer Buckley (she/her)
DESIGNATED PARALEGAL | LEGAL COACH | INNOVATION SANDBOX PARTICIPANT
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Darielle Andrada (she/they)
ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR | PARALEGAL
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Kerri Newman (she/her)
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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William 'Bill' R. Storey (he/him)
LAWYER | FOUNDER (RETIRED)
Here for you
At Kitsilano Family Law, our approach is informed by listening. We can provide guidance on your family law situation during an initial consultation. For new family law matters, we offer an initial 1-hour consultation at 300 CAD plus taxes (or 150 CAD plus taxes for half an hour). For ongoing family law matters and independent legal advice, consultations are charged at lawyers' hourly rates. Contact us to learn about your options.