About Us

Are We the Right Fit? 

At Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation we understand that navigating family transitions like separation and divorce can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. We’re here to help you move through these changes with dignity, respect, and support, ensuring that you and your family can reconfigure as smoothly as possible. 

If you’re looking for a compassionate, respectful approach to resolving your family’s legal matters that prioritizes open communication, privacy, and a resolution that works for everyone involved, we’d love to meet with you to discuss further! 

We believe in empowering our clients to create their desired futures through collaborative processes. Have a read below to see if what we offer aligns with your needs. 

 

What We Offer 

Our services are designed for individuals and families who want to resolve their disputes and legal matters collaboratively and seek a more peaceful, solution-focused process. Here’s what we bring to the table: 

• A Collaborative Law approach, where both parties work together with their lawyers to reach an agreement that benefits everyone. 

• Mediation services that offer a neutral space to facilitate communication and reach mutually beneficial solutions. 

• Proven strategies to resolve legal challenges with minimal stress on you and your family, helping you feel empowered and informed throughout the process. 

• A team that listens to your story, values your needs, and helps you navigate your legal matter with care, compassion, and professionalism. 

• Tools and resources to understand your legal obligations, rights and options, so you can make informed decisions. 

• A process focused on keeping your dispute out of court, preserving your privacy, and fostering long-term cooperative relationships, especially in co-parenting situations. 

We Offer Collaborative Law and Mediation 

At Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation, we focus on family transitions: divorce, separation, and co-parenting challenges. Our Collaborative Law process empowers families to create custom solutions while maintaining mutual respect. Our mediation services provide a neutral space to negotiate with the support of a skilled mediator, ensuring the voices of all parties are heard and their interests are protected. 

Our approach acknowledges the emotional complexities of family law, focusing on resolution rather than conflict. It is ideal for families who want to maintain control over the outcome, protect their children from emotional strain, and create agreements that reflect the unique needs of everyone involved. 

 

Can You Afford It? 

We understand that legal services are a significant investment. At Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation, we strive to offer transparent pricing that reflects the value of maintaining your family’s dignity and well-being throughout the process. 

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your matter and the amount of time required to reach a resolution. A consultation is the first step. During the consultation, we will explore if our firm is the correct fit for your situation. After that consultation fee is paid, you can choose to continue to work with our firm and provide a retainer. Payment plans are also available to help ease the financial burden while ensuring you receive the support you need. 

Other Questions to Consider

To help determine if we’re a good fit for your needs, consider the following: 

• Are you willing to work together with the other party to reach a peaceful resolution? 

• Do you value maintaining privacy and avoiding the stress of court proceedings? 

• Are you looking for a solution that equally considers the needs of everyone in your family? 

• Are you willing to engage in open dialogue and to work toward understanding differing perspectives? 

If you answered “yes” to these questions, we might be the right team for you. 

 

We Would Be a Great Fit If… 

• You are committed to keeping your family out of court and want to resolve your matter with dignity. 

• You believe in a child-focused approach, where the needs of your children are prioritized in all decisions. 

• You value privacy, open communication, and a process that helps both parties feel heard and respected. 

• You want to be empowered to shape the future of your family without unnecessary conflict. 

• You are open to non-adversarial terminology and practices that honour the idea that your family isn’t broken, it’s simply changing. 

  

The Things We Cannot Help You With 

At Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation, our focus is on peaceful resolution, and there are certain situations where we may not be the best fit: 

• If you’re looking for a lawyer to fight your case aggressively in court, we are not the right team for you. 

• We do not engage in strategies aimed at alienating parents from their children. 

• We cannot guarantee the outcome you want or change your co-parent’s behaviour. We will help you focus on options that respect the needs of everyone involved.

• If you’re facing an immediate crisis or an unsafe situation, you may need additional resources beyond our services. In such cases, we recommend seeking immediate assistance from local emergency services or legal advocates. 

Are you ready to approach your family’s legal matters with collaboration, dignity, and mutual respect?

We would love to support you on this journey.

To explore whether our services are the right fit for you, book a free discovery call with our Client Experience Manager, Robert Braid. We’ll discuss your situation, your needs, and how our Collaborative Law and mediation services can help you create a future where your family thrives, even through times of change.