Marion (Mara) Stickland

Collaborative Family Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator, Parenting Coordinator

Contact Information:

BUSINESS NAME: SOLUTIONS Family Law

ADDRESS: West and North Vancouver Offices

PHONE: 778-862-5686

EMAIL: mara@familylaw-solutions.ca

WEBSITE: www.familylaw-solutions.ca/

Introduction:

I am committed to a legal approach that humanizes the realities of the law and respects all family members. My fundamental view is that the end of a relationship is not the same as the end of the family; the family unit may be changed, but it should not be broken.

Called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1993, I have practiced family law for over 30 years. I have extensive experience drafting cohabitation and marriage (prenup) agreements, parenting plans and separation agreements.  In all cases, I assist clients in negotiating a wide range of issues, including guardianship, parenting, child and spousal support, and the division of family property and debt. I have worked with hundreds of clients, both within the Court system and in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). I was an early adopter of ADR, completing my training in both Collaborative Family Law and Mediation in 2008. I have practiced exclusively in ADR since 2002. I believe that ADR services make a genuine difference to families and are far preferable to the uncertainty and acrimony of the Court.

I am committed to resolution processes that promote cooperation and negotiation and keep families out of court. I believe that when people work together, they achieve the most valuable and honest outcomes. After all, who knows the unique dynamics and needs of your family/children better than you?

A Collaborative Family approach provides you access to the benefits of different experts who work together to assist you: coaches, financial specialists, counsellors, child specialists, and lawyers. As a Collaborative Family Lawyer, my work focuses on identifying your goals and providing strategies to achieve those goals within the context of the current legal framework. My approach also considers the impact on your family unit. I strive to minimize cost, conflict and stress.  I believe that where Court can be avoided, there is greater preservation of your future relationships, ability to communicate, and capacity to effectively co-parent. Above all, I aim to provide you with a comprehensive and realistic path forward that aligns with the requirements of the law.

In addition to Collaborative Family Law, my practice provides clients services as a Family Mediator, Family Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator

I welcome the opportunity to assist you and your family.