Churchman & Co. Law Office
1106A Central Avenue S7N 2H1 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

We are pleased to announce that Chelsea Campbell of our firm is officially a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan! We are very proud to have her continue to be a part of our team. Please feel free to contact Chelsea directly for any of your legal needs at [email protected]

Churchman & Co. has been open throughout this time. We are committed to providing uncompromised service despite the pandemic. That being said, we have had to make some concessions for health and safety reasons. With Saskatchewan re-opening this month, we will be offering services through appointment only. If you have a legal concern, please call us to get started!

Watch Elke Churchman and others address will drafting in the time of COVID-19. It is a matter that more people are thinking about due to the pandemic. If you are thinking about getting a will done, we are currently offering a twenty-five percent discount on new or updated wills.

The attached article provides some guidance to parents on how to work through co-parenting in the time of COVID-19. Author Jackie Dunham speaks to several family law lawyers and refers to a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court to share some insight into how best to deal with the situation. As Justice Pazaratz says in Ribeiro v Wright: "Parents are understandably confused and worried about what to do. Similarly, this is uncharted territory for our court system. ...We all have to work together to show flexibility, creativity and common sense to promote both the physical and emotional well-being of children. We will be looking to see if parents have made good faith efforts to communicate; to show mutual respect; and to come up with creative and realistic proposals which demonstrate both parental insight and COVID-19 awareness." See more

If you have a few questions this is a great resource in our community.

In uncertain times, we often seek certainty in any form we can find it. This is indeed an uncertain time. One way to calm that sense of powerlessness in the face of something like COVID-19 is to set in stone plans for your future and for your family's future. Our office can help by working with you to draft a Last Will and Testament. Having a will in place can help you to clarify your future wishes and help your family to avoid having to make difficult decisions during an al...ready difficult time. Sadly, we know that a lot of people have things like this on their mind because of the current pandemic. We want to help you feel more certain about the future, so we are reducing the price of new and updated Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives by twenty-five percent. Contact our office today to get started.

Happy holidays from the Churchman & Co. Family!

Churchman & Co. is still open! Our operations look a little bit different due to the current pandemic, but we are still working hard to serve your legal needs. Whether it is regarding a new or existing matter, you can contact our office by phone or email. While COVID-19 remains a concern, we will be offering a free 30-minute consultation for any new matters. Consultations can be conducted over the phone or via video conferencing software. Our team looks a bit different than i...t did last time we were last active on Facebook, so please check out our website for an introduction. http://www.elkechurchman.ca/ While you are there you can also review the areas of law we practice in, our rates, and some tips to make the most of your time with us.

Happy small business week to all our fellow small businesses in Saskatoon! If you have corporate law needs, we can assist you! Make an appointment today to discuss incorporating, partnerships, sole proprietorships and more. Visit our website to learn more about how we can assist you with these and other legal needs. http://www.elkechurchman.ca/

Today Elke, Andrea and Emily were in Prince Albert to attend court!

Congratulations to all the graduates at this time of year! Our Articling student, Emily Kirk, received her degree this week at the College of Law convocation.

Andrea is no longer an articling student. Today is Andrea's first day as a Barrister and Solicitor! Congratulations Andrea!

Today we had our new articling student start! Welcome Emily Kirk! Visit our website to learn more about Emily and the rest of our team: http://www.elkechurchman.ca/our-team.html

Spring is here and it's time for some growth and change. We've got a sparkly new name and logo to go with our newly renovated office! We figured with our ever growing firm it was time to reflect the team that Elke has created here. Let us know what you think!

We are doing reno's to accommodate our ever growing firm! It'll look pretty different next time you're here. Stay tuned for the after pictures!

We are happy to welcome back Kim Chatfield from maternity leave! This year has flown by, but she is excited to return to our ever growing office!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us! We wish you all the best as the new year approaches.

Happy Halloween from The Elke Churchman Law Office!

As many of you may know we've added a few extra faces to the team! First up: Articling Student Andrea Buettner who recently convicated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. Andrea has a passion for labour law, having spent many years prior to law school as an occupational health and safety officer. Welcome!

Our office is excited to announce some big changes in the next few months! Kim Chatfield will be taking a leave as she is expecting a new little one due to arrive in March, and Andrea Buettner will be joining the firm as an articling student in May!

Remember to look after yourself while going through a separation or divorce. While we try to make the process as stress free as possible for you, this is often a very difficult time for people. Remember to seek assistance with people you feel comfortable with if you are struggling, whether that be friends, family, or mental health professionals. #BellLetsTalk Check out the Saskatoon Health Region information Page to find helpful resources for you or your family: https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca//CommunityAdultMental

Have children and getting a divorce? Check out the clinic being offered by the Ministry of Justice!

With the holidays fast approaching we know a lot of parents struggle at finding a parenting arrangement that works well for everyone, especially the kids. Here are some great tips on how to successfully navigate through the holiday season:

Want to know how much child support is appropriate? Use this tool provided by the government to help you. Remember there are some variables and if you want to discuss the particulars of your situation please call our office to book an appointment with Elke or Kim. http://www.justice.gc.ca/e/fl-df/child-enfant/look-rech.asp

For all those representing themselves out there this is a great initiative! Also, the Elke Churchman Law Office offers unbundled legal services to self represented clients. So if you're needing a little help filling out forms or preparing for court, but don't want to hire a lawyer to handle your whole case, give us a call!

If you're in need of help, check out the free family law assistance clinics in Saskatoon on Thursday, September 8th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Frances Morrison Central Library Computer Lab and on Friday, September 9th at the Law Society Library, Court of Queen’s Bench. These clinics are put on by Family Law Saskatchewan and are a great starting point for self represented litigants or people wanting more information.

PLEA (Public Legal Education Assistance) offers a variety of resources through their website which may be helpful when dealing with a legal issue. Here is a great article about the process of separation and divorce: http://www.plea.org/legal_resources/

We are happy to announce that our articling student, Kim Chatfield, recently got called to the Saskatchewan Bar. She went to Regina with her spouse, Brent and son, Huxley, to sign the rolls at the office of the Saskatchewan Law Society and is now officially a practicing lawyer!

We celebrated Kim's call to the Saskatchewan Bar back at the office and are excited to let our clients know that Kim is staying on with us and continuing to build her practice.