LL.B. (Hons.), B.A.
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Jillian’s areas of practice include Family Law, Child Protection as well as Wills and Estate Administration. Jillian assists her clients with matters such as separation, divorce, custody and access, child support, spousal support and child protection matters. Jillian can also assist you with your estate planning and drafting of your wills and/or powers of attorney.
Jillian was called to the bar in 2015. She obtained her BA from York University and her LLB from the University of Sussex law school. Prior to law school, Jillian worked as a certified Law Clerk in family law, which inspired her to further her legal education.
Jillian is a children’s lawyer with the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and represents children in court cases involving custody, access and, child protection.
Jillian is passionate about family law and committed to playing an active role in the Simcoe County community as well as the legal community. Jillian is on the Board of Directors for Youth Haven, an organization dedicated to inspiring youth to reach their full potential with the support of their community. She is the former Vice President of the Simcoe County Family Law Lawyers Association and a volunteer with Barrie Lawyers feed the Hungry and Season’s Centre for All Children. Her enthusiasm for the Law, helping others, personal and inner growth is second to none.
What’s In a Name? The Evolution of a “Child” Under the Succession Law Reform Act
The Problem With “Do-It-Yourself” or Holographic Wills in Ontario
Views of the Child – Should I Get a Voice of the Child Report?
New Tort of Family Violence Rejected at Court of Appeal