Pollock Murdoch & Bowbell

Melanie J Bowbell BA, LLB, MBA is a dedicated and experienced Barrister & Solicitor, practicing as a Divorce and Family Lawyer in Edmonton, Alberta. With a history of academic excellence from the University of Alberta and the University of Windsor, Melanie J Bowbell has honed a unique skill set that combines legal expertise, business acumen, and mediation skills. This balanced approach allows Melanie to effectively serve her clients, providing strong leadership, support, and direction when navigating the complexities of divorce and family law issues.

At the heart of Melanie's practice is a commitment to building "best results" situations for both clients and their dependents. She excels in negotiation and litigation, settling many matters before they proceed to litigation or trial, while remaining proficient in achieving the best results possible for clients when legal issues require litigation or trial. Melanie's clients include individuals with complex and high conflict divorce and separation issues, as well as high net worth individuals with intricate business and asset division concerns.

Melanie J Bowbell's areas of specialization include:

• Asset Division: Complex Business Division, Multiple Property Division, Non-Liquid Assets Division
• Division of Farm & Agricultural Assets
• Child & Spousal Support: Child Support and Spousal Support Claims, Retroactive and Ongoing Claims
• Separation & Divorce: Equitable Division of Assets, Professional Corporations, Prenuptual & Cohabitation Agreements
• Uncontested Divorces
• Custody: Custody Arrangements, Changes in Custody, Travel Orders, Mobility Applications, International Custody Issues

Melanie's clients benefit from her strong team of experienced professionals (Forensic Accountants, Accounting Experts, Business and Property Valuators, Psychologists, and Parenting Coordination Experts) who support all issues in a matter, ensuring that the most informed decisions are made in the client's best interest. With a firm belief that a good parent is not defined by gender, Melanie represents both mothers and fathers seeking custody and child support in the child or children's best interests.

Melanie also maintains an insightful Alberta Family Law Blog, providing valuable information and perspectives on current family law topics.

Client Experiences

Melanie J Bowbell has earned the trust and gratitude of numerous clients throughout her career. A few of their experiences include:

• C.B., Edmonton: "Melanie navigated me through a high conflict divorce. She is a compassionate, skilled, and experienced lawyer who worked diligently on my behalf. She provided professional yet personal service to achieve the best results possible."
• Lisa, Alberta: "My husband blindsided me with a divorce, an empty bank account, and by ripping our family and friends apart. Melanie was my guardian angel. Melanie and her team supported me, while meticulously planning my defence. I was impressed by her assertive approach to my case, while maintaining unrivaled professional integrity. The court system felt slow moving and terrifying. Melanie got me a settlement that is more than fair, allowing my children and myself to rebuild our lives. To say thank you doesn't touch the depth of gratitude I feel for the immense work she did to protect me and my family."
• RS, Edmonton: "I had to get a divorce from my husband of 25 years. I was distraught, broken. Once I met my new lawyer Melanie, I felt at ease. I knew I was in good hands. Melanie is about helping in an ethical way; first financially towards me - she never overcharged. And secondly, by keeping goodwill between the parents in order to prevent negative actions which could have harmed my child. I'm grateful for the wonderful counselling and results she offered me. Thank you, Melanie!"
• Rose, Edmonton: "I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. Melanie fought for what she believed was fair for me. My doubts were always reassured. I could not have asked for a better lawyer."
• Jim, Edmonton: "I worked with a number of lawyers before working with Melanie. Her in-depth knowledge of the law and experience working with the courts finished my divorce off in a fraction of the time and for a fraction of the price I paid my other legal counsel."

Melanie J Bowbell's dedication, experience, and commitment to client success make her an exceptional choice for those facing divorce and family law issues.