Business Details
33 Years
experience
Family Law Mediation & Legal Services in Nelson
Resolution Place has been serving the West Kootenays since 1993 as a dedicated family law practice. Founded by Susan Kurtz, our firm combines over 25 years of litigation experience with a commitment to compassionate conflict resolution. We specialize in family law matters including mediation, arbitration, collaborative practice, wills, estates, and separation agreements. Our approach prioritizes dignity, respect, and cost-effective solutions while protecting clients' emotional and financial well-being. Susan Kurtz brings unique expertise from her background as a former educator, certified yoga instructor, and active community leader.We serve clients across Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, and Grand Forks, BC, offering both traditional legal representation and innovative dispute resolution methods. Our practice reflects a deep understanding of how conflict impacts families, with a focus on minimizing harm through personalized guidance. We maintain active involvement in legal professional organizations and community initiatives to advance ethical, client-centered legal practices.
Services
Collaborative Practice
Mediation Services
Arbitration
Wills & Estates
Separation Agreements
No Court Divorce
Family Law Litigation
Cohabitation Agreements
Estate Planning
Notary Public
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of family law experience with certified mediators and arbitrators
- Pioneer of collaborative practice in Nelson since 2002
- Combines legal expertise with emotional intelligence and conflict resolution
- Active community leadership in legal and local organizations
- Transparent flat-rate pricing for key services
Associations and certifications
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- BC Collaborative Roster Society
- Canadian Bar Association
What people say
Compassionate conflict resolution
Transparent flat-rate pricing
Effective mediation services
Deep local expertise
Respectful approach
Services
Collaborative Practice
Collaborative Practice offers a respectful team approach to family conflict resolution. Our certified professionals help clients resolve divorce and separation matters without court involvement. This method preserves relationships while addressing legal, emotional, and financial aspects through structured four-way meetings with trained specialists.
Family Law Mediation
Our mediation services facilitate constructive dialogue for family law disputes. Certified mediators help couples reach binding agreements on child custody, property division, and support matters. This cost-effective alternative to litigation empowers parties to create customized solutions while maintaining control over outcomes.
Wills & Estates
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including will drafting, power of attorney, and probate administration. Our approach ensures your assets are protected and family needs addressed through legally sound documents that comply with British Columbia's Wills, Estates and Succession Act.
No Court Divorce
Our streamlined no court divorce process handles all legal requirements for $2000. We manage paperwork, court filings, and legal formalities for uncontested divorces when couples have resolved child support and property issues through separation agreements.
Arbitration Services
As qualified arbitrators under BC's Arbitration Act, we deliver binding decisions on family law matters. This private process offers faster resolution than court proceedings while maintaining legal rigor. Arbitration includes subpoena powers and enforceable rulings on property division, custody, and support issues.
People
Susan Kurtz
Barrister & Solicitor
Family law specialist with 25+ years experience in BC courts. Certified mediator, arbitrator, and collaborative lawyer since 2002. Former educator and community leader committed to compassionate legal solutions.
Questions
What is collaborative practice?
Collaborative practice is a team-based approach to family law disputes where parties work with trained professionals to resolve issues respectfully without court involvement.
How much does mediation cost?
Mediation fees vary by complexity, but our separation agreements start at $1,500 and no court divorces at $2,000 with all legal fees included.
Can I get a divorce without going to court?
Yes, we offer complete no court divorce services for $2,000 when child support and property issues are resolved through a separation agreement.
Do you handle estate planning?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning services including wills, power of attorney, and probate administration under BC's Wills, Estates and Succession Act.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout the West Kootenays including Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, and Grand Forks, BC for all family law and estate matters.
Reviews (4)
Laura C.
Dec 22, 2021
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Positive:Quality,Value
Susan was a very competent mediator who assisted with coming up with a fair agreement. She was very helpful in working with us ahead of time to get our parenting plan done first to facilitate separate living arrangements right away.
Susan was a very competent mediator who assisted with coming up with a fair agreement. She was very helpful in working with us ahead of time to get our parenting plan done first to facilitate separate living arrangements right away.
Devon Duncan
Nov 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We used Susan for our separation agreement and she had it done in time even with an emergency law session in between. We found the background of law informative and helped us pick the easiest and cheapest way forward. Worked great for us and in a week. Thanks!
We used Susan for our separation agreement and she had it done in time even with an emergency law session in between. We found the background of law informative and helped us pick the easiest and cheapest way forward. Worked great for us and in a week. Thanks!
David Andison
Nov 11, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Susan handled both my separation and divorce, and the experience and outcome exceeded my expectations. And it was such a pleasure to work with a lawyer who was primarily interested in NOT going to court! We could use a few more like Susan out there.
Susan handled both my separation and divorce, and the experience and outcome exceeded my expectations. And it was such a pleasure to work with a lawyer who was primarily interested in NOT going to court! We could use a few more like Susan out there.
Dwayne Wheeler
Oct 30, 2020
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I hired susan to represent me in my divorce..she was professional, well informed and compassionate to my needs..she tried her best to resolve my conflict without breaking me financially and getting a resolution the cheapest way possible . I couldn't pay her in full so she was patient and empathic and allowed me to pay as much as I could and even deferred a monthly payment at Christmas so I could enjoy Christmas..professional., strong, well educated, compassionate and not only a good lawyer as well a good person .I would defenitely hire her if I needed help again
