Overview

Carolyn Shelley

Carolyn Shelley is a Partner in our Family Law group. She was born and raised in Kingston and was eager to return after pursuing an Honours degree at the University of Toronto and her LL.B. in Halifax. After her time at Dalhousie University, Carolyn articled with the Office of the Children’s Lawyer. Today, she continues to represent children in high conflict custody/access and child protection proceedings as a panel lawyer for that same office.

Carolyn’s passion for Family Law is evident through her community work. Most notably, she is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliations Courts, the Collaborative Family Lawyers Association, and a Board Member for Girls Inc. In addition to litigation, Carolyn practices Collaborative Family Law. This process provides a separating couple with the opportunity to resolve their disputes respectfully, with a commitment that neither party will litigate.

Carolyn provides services in every area of Family Law including:

Marriage contracts
Cohabitation agreements
Parenting agreements
Separation agreements
Divorce
Custody and access
Child and spousal support
Division of family property
Restraining orders
Adoptions
Mediation
Arbitration
Parenting Coordination

When she is not working, Carolyn can be found spending time with her friends and family at some of Kingston’s best local spots.

Practice Areas

• Family Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2009 (ON)