Sylvan Lake Low Office

Experienced counsel. Skilled negotiation. Strong advocacy.

Divorce & Family Law in Sylvan Lake, Red Deer and Central Alberta

When your relationship ends, the decisions ahead can affect your children, your finances and your future. Clear advice and experienced representation can make all the difference.

I’m Shelly Hansen. I help clients navigate divorce and family law matters with practical advice, strategic negotiation and determined advocacy.

Experience you can rely on. Advice you can understand.

I have practised family law exclusively since being called to the Alberta Bar in 2003. My practice focuses on helping clients address the legal and financial challenges of separation and divorce, including complex property matters and difficult parenting disputes.

As the sole lawyer at Sylvan Lake Law Office, I personally oversee your matter and develop your legal strategy. I take the time to understand your priorities, explain your options and give you an honest assessment of your position.

You can expect straightforward advice about what is worth pursuing, where compromise may serve you and when a firm response is necessary.

A skilled negotiator. A fierce advocate.

I resolve most of my clients’ matters through negotiation. A well-negotiated agreement gives you a voice in the outcome and can reduce the expense, delay and uncertainty of litigation.

Effective negotiation requires preparation, sound judgment and a persuasive position. I bring each of these to the table, working toward resolutions that protect your interests and make practical sense for your future.

When court is necessary, I am a fierce advocate and an experienced litigator. I have appeared extensively at every level of court in Alberta, including the Alberta Court of Justice, the Court of King’s Bench and the Court of Appeal.

That depth of experience informs my advice at every stage, whether I am negotiating an agreement or presenting your case in court.

Family law advice for the decisions that matter

Divorce & Separation

Understand your rights, assess your options and establish a clear plan for addressing the issues arising from the end of your relationship.

Parenting Arrangements

Resolve issues involving parenting time and decision-making, with careful attention to your children’s needs and your family’s circumstances.

Child & Spousal Support

Navigate support claims, financial disclosure and questions about income, entitlement and changing circumstances.

Family Property Division

Protect your interests when dividing assets and debts, including matters involving businesses, real estate, investments and disputed property claims.

Separation & Relationship Agreements

Set out clear terms in a carefully drafted agreement that reflects your circumstances and helps prevent future disputes.

Collaborative law: another way forward

As a collaborative family lawyer, I also help clients resolve separation and divorce matters through a structured process outside court.

Each person has independent legal counsel, and everyone commits to working toward an agreement. The process allows you to address your family’s priorities, explore options and make informed decisions with legal guidance throughout.

I can help you assess whether collaborative law is appropriate for your circumstances.

Start with a clear understanding of your options.

You do not need to have everything figured out before seeking advice. Whether you are considering separation, facing a difficult dispute or ready to put an agreement in place, I can help you understand your position and decide what comes next.

Contact Sylvan Lake Law Office to arrange a consultation.

Telephone:

(403) 864-7771

Email:

jenni@sylvanlaw.ca

Address:

90E Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 2J3