Business Details
Trusted Family Law Solutions in Winnipeg
Academy Family Law is a boutique firm dedicated to alternative dispute resolution, specializing in mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law. With a focus on respectful resolution, we help families navigate separation and divorce through cooperative processes that prioritize efficiency, transparency, and mutual respect. Our team combines extensive legal and social work expertise, including advanced certifications in dispute resolution and active involvement in legal education and community organizations.We emphasize client empowerment, ethical practice, and innovative solutions tailored to individual family needs. Our founder, Pamela Leech, brings decades of experience in family law, policy development, and mediation, ensuring clients receive guidance grounded in both legal rigor and compassionate understanding. We are committed to advancing collaborative practices and reducing the emotional and financial toll of traditional litigation.
Services
Mediation
Arbitration
Collaborative Family Law
Family Law Consultation
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We specialize in alternative dispute resolution with over 15 years of family law experience.
- Our team includes certified mediators and arbitrators with advanced legal and social work training.
- We prioritize client empowerment through transparent, solution-focused processes.
- Active involvement in legal education and policy development enhances our expertise.
- Proven success in reducing emotional and financial costs compared to traditional litigation.
Associations and certifications
- ADRIC
- Manitoba Bar Association
- Canada Bar Association
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Services
Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative Family Law resolves disputes through team-based negotiation, avoiding court. Clients retain control over decisions while receiving legal, financial, and emotional support. This approach fosters respectful communication and tailored solutions for parenting plans, asset division, and post-divorce relationships.
Mediation
Mediation facilitates voluntary agreements through impartial facilitation. Our certified mediators ensure confidentiality and self-determination, guiding parties to resolve custody, support, and property disputes amicably. Process emphasizes fairness, active participation, and sustainable outcomes.
Arbitration
Arbitration provides binding resolutions for unresolved family law issues. As licensed arbitrators, we deliver efficient, court-like decisions with procedural flexibility. Awards are enforceable under Manitoba law, ensuring clarity and finality for complex custody or financial matters.
People
Pamela Leech
Family Lawyer
Pamela Leech is a certified collaborative practitioner and mediator with advanced degrees in law and social work. She lectures at the University of Winnipeg and serves on Manitoba legal boards, combining policy expertise with hands-on dispute resolution experience.
Questions
What areas of law does Academy Family Law specialize in?
We focus exclusively on family law, including divorce, custody, child support, and collaborative dispute resolution.
How does collaborative law differ from traditional divorce?
Collaborative law avoids court battles by fostering teamwork between clients, lawyers, and specialists to create mutually beneficial solutions.
Are mediation sessions confidential?
Yes, all mediation discussions and documents remain strictly confidential unless required by law.
What qualifications do your lawyers hold?
Our team includes certified mediators, arbitrators, and collaborative law specialists with advanced legal and social work credentials.
Can arbitration decisions be enforced legally?
Yes, arbitration awards under Manitoba's Family Arbitration Regulation are legally binding and enforceable like court orders.
