Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Services in Saskatoon
Riverside Family Law is a boutique Saskatoon law firm with over 30 years of combined legal experience. We specialize in family law matters including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. Our services extend to mediation, collaborative divorce, legal coaching, and estate planning. We prioritize accessibility through flexible billing options and unbundled services while maintaining a client-centered approach.Our team includes certified mediators and collaborative law professionals committed to resolving disputes efficiently. We serve clients in Saskatoon and surrounding areas with a focus on compassionate, cost-effective legal solutions.
Services
Family Law
Mediation
Collaborative Divorce
Legal Coaching
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Arbitration
Marital Mediation
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized family law experience.
- Our team includes certified mediators and collaborative lawyers.
- We provide flexible service options with transparent pricing.
- We prioritize non-adversarial dispute resolution methods.
- Our legal coaching makes services accessible for self-represented clients.
Associations and certifications
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada
- Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan Inc.
Services
Family Law
Riverside Family Law handles all aspects of family legal matters including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive representation for clients navigating family separation or relationship changes. We offer tailored solutions for common law, marriage, and cohabitation agreements while maintaining a focus on minimizing conflict and protecting client interests.
Mediation
Our certified mediators facilitate constructive negotiations for family law disputes. This voluntary process creates customized solutions while preserving communication between parties. We specialize in child custody arrangements, support agreements, and property settlements through non-adversarial methods. Mediation services are available for both ongoing relationships and separation scenarios with legally binding agreements drafted upon resolution.
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce provides structured conflict resolution with legal support. Each party retains separate counsel while working toward mutually beneficial agreements. Our trained collaborative lawyers prioritize children's needs and long-term family relationships. This process avoids court proceedings through transparent communication and problem-solving approaches that maintain client control over outcomes.
Legal Coaching
We offer affordable legal guidance for self-represented clients through hourly consultation services. Our coaching covers court procedures, document preparation, and negotiation strategies. Clients receive practical advice on family law matters without full representation. Services are available via video chat, phone, or in-person appointments with flexible scheduling options to accommodate client needs.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive legal frameworks for future asset distribution and decision-making. We draft wills, power of attorney documents, and healthcare directives to ensure client intentions are protected. The process includes tax considerations, guardianship arrangements, and incapacity planning. Fixed-fee packages provide clear pricing for essential estate planning documents.
People
Kelly Shaw
Lawyer, Owner
With over 30 years of family law experience, Kelly Shaw founded Riverside Family Law in 2018. She specializes in mediation, collaborative divorce, and arbitration while maintaining active courtroom representation. Kelly holds Qualified Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator designations from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada.
Slade Hall
Lawyer
Slade Hall joined the firm after graduating from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law in 2020. He provides family law services including litigation, mediation, and prenuptial agreements. Slade focuses on simplifying legal processes for clients while maintaining strong advocacy in court proceedings.
Ainsley Chiverton
Lawyer
Ainsley Chiverton joined the team after obtaining her Juris Doctor in 2023. She offers family law representation with emphasis on negotiation and customized legal solutions. Ainsley works closely with clients to develop agreements that address their unique family circumstances and legal requirements.
Matt Soder
Legal Assistant
Matt Soder manages client communications and document preparation while handling office administration. He ensures timely responses to client inquiries and supports legal team operations. Matt's local knowledge enhances client service for Saskatoon residents.
Justin Soder
Legal Assistant
Justin Soder specializes in real estate transactions and office administration. He maintains technical systems and manages document preparation processes. His consistent support contributes to efficient service delivery across the firm's practice areas.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, parenting agreements, and cohabitation contracts through litigation, mediation, and collaborative processes.
Do you provide mediation services?
Yes, we offer certified mediation services for family law disputes including child custody arrangements, support agreements, and property settlements with legally binding outcomes.
What are your office hours?
Our office operates Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm with lunch closure from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We respond to inquiries outside these hours.
Where are you located?
We're located at Suite 5 - 505 23rd Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4K7 with reserved client parking available on-site.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept debit, credit card, email money transfers, cash, and cheques for our legal services.
Do you offer estate planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, power of attorney documents, and healthcare directives with fixed-fee pricing options.
Reviews (7)
Tyler Pellegrini
Oct 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Meg & Kelly are down to earth and easy to deal with and were straight up from the start about there reasonable fees.
Meg & Kelly are down to earth and easy to deal with and were straight up from the start about there reasonable fees.
Osolife Earllier
Aug 30, 2021
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Words can't describe the wonderful work you did on my trading account, I am delighted I trusted you and give you a chance to help grow my $1000 into $12,000 in just a week, Mrs Lilian Wilson my family and I are forever indebted to you for the financial stability you brought to our home, I advice the entire public to invest with Mrs Lilian Wilson, contact via WhatsApp: +1 (315) 696-7425 Email: Lilianwilson220@gmail.com
Ambrosia Varaschin
Aug 26, 2021
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Kelly truly cares about her clients and provides the care and attention to their specific situations in a way that is rarely seen in today's lawyers. As a fellow professional I am happy to recommend Riverside Family Law as one of my top choices in Saskatoon to my clients seeking legal advice and representation.
Melanie Burwell
Dec 14, 2020
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I absolutely love these 2 women. Kelly and Meg gave me piece of mind. I was so stressed and they made me feel at ease. Always were there for me. Took extra time with me when needed . The two went above and behond. Gave me terrific advice and made the process simpler than I thought which took my stress down. I would definitely seek their help again. Thanks so much Kelly and Meg
Susan Elizabeth
Nov 12, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Kelly provides excellent advice and takes the time to listen to all concerns. I fully recommend her services.
Kelly provides excellent advice and takes the time to listen to all concerns. I fully recommend her services.
Brett Vallee
Jan 30, 2020
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Very accommodating, diligent, and thorough during the whole process. Takes the time to explain things in layman's terms and ensures that you understand the proceedings. Personable and easy to talk to; certainly makes you feel comfortable with what can be an uncomfortable process. Would highly recommend to others.
Andrea Readman Dawson
Feb 11, 2019
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If need some professional advice on family law then look for Kelly Shaw! She us an amazing lady who knows her stuff! Efficient, friendly, caring, honest, and extremely organized! I don't know what we would of done if it had not been for Kelly Shaw! Her prices are fair and worth every penny! In my eyes she is a star! I can't sing her praises any higher if I tried! If you need help contact Kelly shaw! She is an angel in disguise Thank you so much for listening and all the help you have given so far!
