Family Resolution Specialty Court (FRSC) offers compassionate support and free mediation for families who still need the structure and decision making of a court based process. Learn more here. Legal Advice & Coaching provides a foundation to help you make informed decisions and to support you navigating the legal maze.
If you're feeling stuck, give me a call. Devlin Farmer's book Representing Yourself In Court, has been reviewed as a "a resource-rich tool that offers [self represented litigants] insight into complex court processes and the tricks of the trade used by lawyers" and "essential." One reviewer said, "I wish I had this book when I was a self-represented litigant."
If you're feeling stuck, give me a call. Devlin Farmer's book Representing Yourself In Court, has been reviewed as a "a resource-rich tool that offers [self represented litigants] insight into complex court processes and the tricks of the trade used by lawyers" and "essential." One reviewer said, "I wish I had this book when I was a self-represented litigant."
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I can assist you with all family law matters whether you are creating a new family unit or dissolving a past relationship. I assist clients to settle their family law matters through negotiation, mediation or collaborative law. I have represented parents and children in Hampshire's new Family Resolutions Specialty Court (FRSC), which offers a kinder and more supported alternative to traditional court.
My legal career started with a passion for helping people in need. After graduating from the University of Ottawa in 1999, I returned to my home province of British Columbia, Canada to article (apprentice) with legal aid. My first posting as a newly minted Barrister & Solicitor was at the start of the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia.
Since beginning my legal career in legal aid in 1999, I have thought of the role of a lawyer as being a guide through the law. Part of that role is being able to communicate how to navigate that maze without a lawyer. My new book Representing Yourself In Court is the culmination of years of public legal education.
Lawyers usually charge an hourly rate and are retained for the whole case. Similarly, mediators generally charge by the hour. But I offer two ways to pay: hourly or, because I believe you don't always need a lawyer or mediator, a flat fee where you hire me for a specific task only, like reviewing a separation agreement or helping you prepare for court.
I'm located above The Iron Horse in downtown Northampton. The building has a ramp and an elevator. There is some on street parking but I recommend parking at the EJ Gare Parking Garage in downtown Northampton and walking through Thorne's Marketplace. DISCLAIMER: Nothing on this website is meant to be legal advice.
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Katherine Waddell
Dec 14, 2020
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Devlin is a terrific mediation lawyer and professional who I regularly refer couples to for mediation and collaborative divorce. I run a center for couples therapy and his practice is our go-to referral for many reasons. He is super smart and many couples I have referred to him have remarked on his warmth, fairness and professionalism in tough situations. We are lucky to have a mediation professional of this caliber in our Valley. Also he is just a really nice guy, not intimidating but effective.
