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ABOUT

Joanne Martin

Family law is about so much more than getting a divorce.

It’s about navigating a new reality and charting a path for what matters most: you and your family’s well-being.

That’s why I’m committed to helping clients develop a workable plan for the next phase of their life after separation – not with fear, but with confidence.

ABOUT

Joanne Martin

Align Family Law British Columbia Victoria Joanne Martin

Family law is about so much more than getting a divorce.

It’s about navigating a new reality and charting a path for what matters most: you and your family’s well-being.

That’s why I’m committed to helping clients develop a workable plan for the next phase of their life after separation – not with fear, but with confidence.

Since graduating from the Allard School of Law at UBC, I have practiced exclusively in the area of family law. Over my career I have seen the benefit of resolving family law disputes outside of the court process, saving legal costs and preserving relationships. My goal is to work with my clients and the other side to reach a fair and balanced separation agreement that works for everyone.

After working in the family department of a full-service firm in the Fraser Valley, I founded Align Family Law as a future-forward and resolution-focused option for families experiencing separation.

I’m honoured to lead a team of people who believe that people and relationships matter.

The majority of family matters are best resolved through out-of-court options. At Align Family Law, our goal is to help families reduce conflict, sort out their finances, and focus on what is in the best interest of their children through negotiation, mediation and collaborative family law.

Joanne is everything you could possibly want to have on your side. She's professional, compassionate, organized, knowledgeable, personable, understanding, patient, communicates clearly and efficiently, and she gets the job done while being a completely lovely human being."

J.K.

At the end of the day, my goal is to empower my clients to make informed decisions about their future. Life can be a surprising and sometimes complicated journey, and I’m dedicated to helping my clients chart a plan for their path forward.

At the end of the day, my goal is to empower my clients to make informed decisions about their future. Life can be a surprising and sometimes complicated journey, and I’m dedicated to helping my clients chart a plan for their path forward.

EDUCATION

Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, J.D.

  • Fasken Entrance Scholarship

Royal Roads University, Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management, with excellence

  • President’s Scholar
  • Founder’s Award

ACCOLADES & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Accredited Family Law Mediator
  • Law Society of British Columbia
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • Victoria Collaborative Family Separation Professionals

At Align Family Law, we are future-forward
and resolution-focused.

We know that these changes can feel earth-shattering, which is why we guide you through each step of the process, focused on reaching an agreement where possible through negotiation, mediation and collaboration. If necessary, we are prepared to take your family matter to court.

Let’s get started on finding your path forward – together.

Are you looking for a family lawyer?

We have offices in Victoria, Kimberley and Vancouver and can assist clients anywhere in British Columbia.

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