Advocating for Your Future
Lorraine Scollin B.A., LL.B.
LAW CORPORATION
Lorraine Scollin has thirty-two years experience in the settlement, mediation, arbitration and litigation of family law and estate matters. As a former full-time mediator and family assessor, she brings a uniquely empathic and child-centered mindset to the practice of family law, allowing her to focus on what is in your children’s best interests and support you through a difficult time.
You know that settlement is always the best option, from an emotional and financial perspective and Lorraine will keep that goal in mind throughout. If a settlement is not possible, she is equally committed to a respectful and financially efficient use of litigation to achieve a fair result for you and your children. Lorraine and her assistant, Heather David, take the approach that keeping their caseload small affords them the opportunity to complete your case in a shorter period of time and provide each client with the focussed attention they deserve.
If you face the possibility of being estranged from your children within what is often called parental alienation then this is an area in which Lorraine has a special interest and considerable experience. She is also familiar with the inappropriate use of the term ‘parental alienation’ when applied to the legitimate fear an abused spouse feels.
Lorraine is also an experienced estate planner, especially for blended families and for families planning for a beneficiary who is disabled, and she can assist executors with all facets of the administration of estates.
lscollin@scollinlaw.ca
1.204.979.9264
1.204.400.0757 (Fax)
Memberships
Law Society of Manitoba
Canadian & Manitoba Bar Association
Education
2022 – National Family Law Arbitration Course
2008 – Collaborative Family Law Training (Collaborative Law Manitoba)
2008 – Call to the Bar, Law Society of Manitoba
2007 – L.L.B. Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba
1991 – Advanced Social Work Practice, University of Manitoba
1988 – Mediation Training, CDR Associates, Boulder Colorado
1987 – Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba
Areas of Practice
Separation and Divorce (Uncontested and Contested)
Variation of Family Court Orders
Cohabitation and Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements
Adoption and Guardianship
Grandparents’ Access
Mediation
Arbitration
Consultation on Parenting Plans and Pre/Post Assessment Consultations (for parents and counsel)
Estate Planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills)
Estate Administration
Heather David
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Heather is the Legal Assistant and Office Administrator for Scollin Law Office. She is a graduate of the Legal Assistant Program at Herzing Community College and has worked with Lorraine for over 12 years. Heather has in-depth knowledge of family law, including litigation, meditation and arbitration. She recognizes the necessity of having end of life arrangements in place and has extensive experience in drafting testamentary documents, including those containing special instructions for vulnerable beneficiaries.
She is a Commissioner of Oaths for the Province of Manitoba. Heather enjoys meeting and communicating with our clients and assisting them in preparing and signing legal documents.
Heather regularly interacts with our clients, other law offices, and the Court, ensuring that clients are always informed about the status of their matters and helping keep costs down by dealing with the administrative aspects of your life.