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Kirstin Menzies
Lawyer

I have focused my practice on the out of court resolution of family law matters since 2013. I believe that these processes promote the healthiest outcomes possible for all those involved in separation and divorce; in particular, the children. I have extensive experience in negotiated and Collaborative settlements of family law cases involving parenting arrangements, division of family property and debts, and support issues. I am compassionate and effective, and welcome the opportunity to assist my clients in settling their family law matters as efficiently as possible, on their own terms, all while retaining control of the process; all hallmarks of Collaborative Law. If you are looking for a Collaborative divorce lawyer, I invite you to contact me to schedule a consultation. I can help you find the process that is best suited to resolving your unique separation.

CONTACT INFORMATION

FIRM / BUSINESS NAME: Menzies Family Law
ADDRESS: 2840 Peatt Road, Suite 211
Victoria, BC V9B 3V4
PHONE: (250) 940-2088
FAX:
EMAIL: kirstin@menziesfamilylaw.ca
WEBSITE: http://menziesfamilylaw.ca/
Kirstin Menzies

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • Collaborative Divorce Vancouver - Member (2013-2019); Board of Directors (2015-16)
  • BC Collaborative Roster Society (2015-present)
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (2013-present)
  • Collaborative Family Separation Professionals - Victoria (2017-present)

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Lawyer - Law Society of British Columbia (since 2007)
Collaborative Lawyer - BC Collaborative Roster Society (since 2015)
Family Law Mediator - Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia (since 2014)

GENERAL COMMENTS

I have practiced family law since my call to the bar of British Columbia in August 2007.  I graduated with distinction from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology prior to attending law school at the University of British Columbia.  After living and working in the Vancouver area for 10 years following law school, in 2017 I returned home to Vancouver Island and established Menzies Family Law in Victoria. 

I am experienced and skilled as an advocate, having appeared in both the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia in separation and divorce cases.  However, I observed that going to court, although sometimes necessary, often produced disappointing results for families.  The adversarial process can further fuel existing conflict.  So, I decided to pursue further training, and since 2013 have been qualified as a Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Law Professional.  I was admitted as a member of the BC Collaborative Roster Society in 2015, which requires committment to training and work annually, in Collaborative Practice. 

I live in the West Shore of Victoria, BC, and am able to serve clients throughout Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island, and Vancouver.  I’m a mother of two young children and my favourite things include their laughter, coffee, rare moments of solitude, and being outside near the water. 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Lawyer

EDUCATION

  • Professional Education, Juris Doctor - University of British Columbia
  • Undergraduate Education, Bachelor of Science, Psychology - University of Victoria

COLLABORATIVE TRAINING

Year Training Type Instructor Hours
2005 Collaborative Law Seminar at UBC Nancy Cameron / Susan Gamache 30
2012 Family Law Mediation Level I Lisa Alexander 24
2012 Getting Started in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Nancy Cameron / Susan Gamache 24
2013 Family Law Mediation Level II Lisa Alexander 24
2013 Family Law Mediation Level III Lisa Alexander 24
2013 IACP Forum and Pre-Forum Institute Various 20
2013 Family Violence Screening Training Hilary Linton 14
2014 Overcoming Impasse Catherine Conner / Randy Cheek 12
2014 IACP Forum and Pre-Forum Institute Various 20
2015 Training for Pro Bono Collaborative Divorce Project BC Collaborative Roster Society 4
2015 Promoting Resilience in Stressed Families Gabor Mate 5
2015 Adult Attachment Style During Relationship Breakdown - A Roadmap for Collaborative Professionals Lisa Alexander & Yuval Berger 6
2017 From Infafatuation to Divorce: Understanding Stages and Unconscious Patterns in Relationships Dr. Sue Goldswain and John Boland 7
2018 Addictions: A Family Problem Collaborative Family Separation Professionals (Victoria) 6
2018 Stretch Collaboration Nancy Cameron, Q.C. 6
2018 IACP Forum Various 11
2019 Advanced Training in Managing High Conflict Family Negotiations & Mediations Bill Eddy and Michael Lomax 14
2020 Parenting Plans Karen Bonnell 6
2020 Non-Evaluative Child Interview Training BC Hear the Child Society 13

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