Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Nanaimo
Duncan Allen Law is a family-focused legal practice established in 2014 with offices in Nanaimo and Qualicum Beach, BC. Our mission centers on helping families navigate significant life changes through empathetic legal services. We prioritize collaborative approaches to minimize conflict and costs while advocating for clients' best interests. Our team of legal professionals combines specialized expertise in family law, mediation, and estate planning to deliver tailored solutions.With deep roots in central Vancouver Island communities, we serve clients from Duncan to Campbell River, emphasizing transparency in operations and client-centered communication. Our practice reflects decades of combined experience in resolving complex family legal matters while maintaining a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
Services
Family Law
Family Mediation
Estate Planning
Separation Agreements
Child Support Guidance
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer collaborative family law solutions to minimize conflict and costs
- Our team includes accredited mediators with specialized family law expertise
- Transparent fee structures with clear cost breakdowns for all services
- Community-focused practice serving central Vancouver Island since 2014
- Wheelchair accessible offices with LGBTQ2S+ inclusive service environment
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Family Law Mediator
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, separation, child custody, and support matters with compassionate legal guidance. We focus on protecting clients' interests while minimizing conflict through collaborative approaches. Our experienced lawyers provide tailored solutions for complex family legal issues across central Vancouver Island.
Family Mediation
Accredited mediators facilitate fair agreements for family restructuring without court involvement. We help clients resolve parenting arrangements, property division, and support issues through structured mediation processes. Our approach emphasizes cost-effective solutions and empowers clients to shape their own agreements.
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including wills, powers of attorney, and probate guidance. Our practice helps clients create legally sound plans for asset distribution and incapacity management. We offer compassionate support for end-of-life planning and estate administration matters.
Separation Agreements
Our team drafts and reviews binding separation agreements covering property division, parenting plans, and financial obligations. We ensure agreements protect clients' interests while complying with British Columbia family law requirements. We help clients navigate both simple and complex separation arrangements.
Child Support Guidance
We provide clear guidance on child support obligations and entitlements under BC family law. Our services include calculating support amounts, modifying existing arrangements, and enforcing support orders. We help both payors and recipients achieve fair, sustainable support solutions.
People
Kara Duncan
Managing Partner
Experienced family law attorney with extensive expertise in collaborative legal solutions. Leads Duncan Allen Law's strategic direction while maintaining active client practice.
Laura Allen
Partner
Accredited family law mediator and founding lawyer. Specializes in helping families restructure through mediation and collaborative law approaches.
Joey Macey
Partner
Dedicated family law practitioner with focus on child custody and parenting arrangements. Provides compassionate representation in high-conflict family matters.
Tannis Baradziej
Associate
Accredited mediator serving Comox Valley clients. Specializes in peaceful resolution of family law disputes through structured mediation processes.
Christine Jenkins
Associate
Experienced family law attorney with focus on property division and spousal support matters. Provides practical legal solutions for complex financial situations.
Questions
What areas of law does Duncan Allen Law specialize in?
We specialize in family law, estate planning, and mediation services across central Vancouver Island.
Do you offer mediation services for family law matters?
Yes, we provide accredited mediation services for separation agreements, parenting arrangements, and property division.
Are your offices accessible for clients with mobility needs?
Both our Nanaimo and Qualicum Beach locations are wheelchair accessible.
How do you handle child custody and support cases?
We prioritize children's best interests while creating practical custody arrangements and fair support agreements.
Can you help with estate planning and wills?
Yes, we offer comprehensive estate planning services including wills, powers of attorney, and probate guidance.
What are your office hours and locations?
Our Nanaimo office is open 8:30am-4:30pm weekdays (closed 12-1pm), with Qualicum by appointment only.
