Kitsilano Family Law

Kitsilano Family Law Helping families in BC move forward for 40 years. Services include: Mediation / Negotiation / Agreements / Litigation / Consulting / Legal Coaching

The founder of Kitsilano Family Law, William ("Bill") R. Storey has been practicing family law in BC since 1982. He founded his own firm in 1984. Over the years he has handled innumerable cases involving all aspects of family law, including child custody, division of assets and child and spousal support, at all levels of court in BC. In 2012, Bill expanded his firm, taking on a junior associate an

d starting Kitsilano Family Law. Since then the firm has begun to do work in the field of wills and estates as well as in family law. As well as being a lawyer, Bill is also a mediator, parenting coordinator, views of the child reporter and a collaborative family law lawyer. Bill has handled many international child custody cases and many cases involving international parental child abduction, as well as many other cases which involve international family issues. Bill's junior associate Clea Amundsen is called to the Bar in both BC and Ontario and is fluent in both English and French. Clea handles cases involving all aspects of family law. She is pursuing an interest in mediation and also does work in wills and estates. She also has expertise in European culture and Middle Eastern culture which helps build a stronger bond with some of our international clients. We encourage you to join our page and learn more about Kitsilano Family Law and BC family law generally and join us in open discussions on our postings.

Appreciation post - see what clients are saying about Jeremia (Jeri) Chow.
03/12/2026

Appreciation post - see what clients are saying about Jeremia (Jeri) Chow.

📣Announcement: On March 23, 2026 is moving to a new location! Our new office address is 304-1755 West Broadway. **On Ma...
03/09/2026

📣Announcement: On March 23, 2026 is moving to a new location! Our new office address is 304-1755 West Broadway.

**On March 20 and 23, our operations will be limited to accommodate the move. Please note that during this time there may be a delay in responses. If your matter is urgent, please contact us by email at our general inbox at [email protected] or by telephone at 604-731-5676.

An Ode to Women and AdaptabilityEach year, our team at KFL reflects on what we see as issues that women face today—on a ...
03/06/2026

An Ode to Women and Adaptability

Each year, our team at KFL reflects on what we see as issues that women face today—on a global scale, but also in the context of the work we do every day.

Over the years, we have seen women and other marginalized groups continuing to face adversaries. We have seen women rise up to challenges and to advocate for their rights but though battles have been won, equality continues to be a goal rather than a guarantee.

In a family law context, a stay-at-home parent (usually the mother) who has now separated from their spouse, for example, needs to adapt not only to co-parenting, but frequently to finding childcare and employment. Childcare is one of the main barriers to entry for many women into the workforce: its availability (or lack thereof) can impact the type of jobs a woman can take, the locations they can choose, and the hours they can work.

Of course, people of all genders can face barriers in the wake of separation, and finding childcare is a common struggle for many. But the reality remains that the burden of childcare and bearing the emotional load of running a household continues to fall disproportionately onto women. They are expected to rise to the new challenges and find ways to adapt—because there is often no other option. Spouses in a separated family are usually expected to become economically self-sufficient—and all too often this can present a challenge for women who have given up a place in the workforce to focus on raising a family.

Women continue to fight for equality. Until then, we adapt and we problem-solve to achieve our goals.

We are proud of the accomplishments women have achieved in the last year, small scale or globally but we will continue to provide a voice and support for equality.

Spring Break is coming — but for many co‑parents, this isn’t the easy-breezy time it looks like.Figuring out how to divi...
02/20/2026

Spring Break is coming — but for many co‑parents, this isn’t the easy-breezy time it looks like.

Figuring out how to divide school holidays can be one of the most stressful issues for separating families. But here’s the part many people don’t know: you don’t have to go to court to resolve a single issue like Spring Break.

Focused Mediations offer a faster, calmer, and more affordable way to sort out one key concern — like holiday parenting time — without spending a full day waiting in court (and paying for it).

- Half‑day mediation (up to 3 hours)
- Issue‑specific
- Flat-rate pricing
- Collaborative, child‑focused, and efficient

Flat‑rate fees:
• Cléa Amundsen – $1,800 + tax
• Natasha Ahluwalia – $1,800 + tax
• Carmen Alvarez Gomez – $1,700 + tax
• Amber Cheema – $1,600 + tax

Let’s put the sunshine back into Spring Break planning and keep the focus where it belongs — on your kids.

📞 Call or 📧 email us to book your Focused Mediation.

As we wind down Access to Justice Week (A2J). Kitsilano Family Law wants to take the time to put a spotlight on our very...
02/07/2026

As we wind down Access to Justice Week (A2J). Kitsilano Family Law wants to take the time to put a spotlight on our very own Jennifer Buckley.

Throughout the years, Jennifer dedicates her time and expertise to AC Friends of Court, a non‑profit committed to improving access to justice for self‑represented litigants. In her role, she provides legal support and clear, practical information on Family Law and court procedures across all levels of court—Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and the BC Court of Appeal. Jennifer also extends her support to other areas, including legal issues affecting Indigenous clients.

Over the years, Jennifer has:

⚖️ Assisting claimants with compensation applications for class action settlements, including the 60’s Scoop and Indian Day School.

⚖️ Working with an AC Friends of Court committee to develop programs that support Indigenous communities and rebuild trust in the justice system.

⚖️ Creating and chairing AC Family Law School for Self‑Represented Litigants, which earned a 2023 Clawbie Award.

⚖️ Helping produce plain‑language legal materials to make the law easier for the public to understand.

⚖️ Delivering presentations to advocates and student lawyers on Provincial Court procedures.

⚖️ Participating in the 2026 Justice Hack, where her team won the Impact Award.

⚖️ Volunteering at legal form workshops to help clients with court documents and improve their understanding of the justice system.

It’s legal professionals like Jennifer who bring compassion, clarity, and commitment to the people who need it most.

As Access to Justice Week continues, is taking time to highlight the value of mediation and how it helps make justice m...
02/06/2026

As Access to Justice Week continues, is taking time to highlight the value of mediation and how it helps make justice more accessible for family law clients.

Anyone who has been to court recently has seen how difficult it can be to have a matter heard before a judge. Court time is limited, and delays are common. Mediations, on the other hand, can be scheduled at any time and often move forward much faster than the court process.

Our lawyers and mediators understand how powerful mediation can be in helping families resolve issues efficiently and with less stress. That’s why we are committed to providing cost‑effective mediation solutions for those who need them most.

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From February 2 to 6, 2026, legal communities around the province take the time to put Access to Justice (A2J) in the sp...
02/04/2026

From February 2 to 6, 2026, legal communities around the province take the time to put Access to Justice (A2J) in the spotlight. At Kitsilano Family Law, A2J is not just a week, but a movement that informs everything we do. In the spirit of A2J week, we want to take the time to put a spotlight on our very own Cléa Amundsen.

Throughout the year, Cléa works with a multitude of non-profits, offering her legal expertise on Family Law, jurisdictional matters and the Hague Convention on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Among other things, Cléa works as:

⚖️ Duty Counsel through Legal Aid BC, offering free legal advice to people in need;

⚖️ A supervising lawyer at Everyone Legal Clinic, providing mentorship to students who offer low-cost legal services;

⚖️ A supervising lawyer at Mosaic, mentoring advocates;

⚖️ A conflict lawyer at Rise Women's Legal Centre, helping to provide accessible legal services to self-identified women and gender-diverse people in BC;

⚖️ Back-up supervising lawyer for advocates at Rise Women’s Legal Centre;

⚖️ A children’s lawyer at Children and Youth Legal Centre, ensuring that children's voices are heard in family law litigation; and

It's lawyers like Cléa who help make justice more accessible to those who need it.

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very own, Jennifer Buckley, along with her co-chair have been working diligently on putting together a free 9-week cour...
01/28/2026

very own, Jennifer Buckley, along with her co-chair have been working diligently on putting together a free 9-week course on Provincial Court Family Law, starting on February 3, 2026. This course will be presented in Mandarin. See below for more information and registration:

法庭之友相信提升對可靠信息的獲取渠道可以幫助提升對法律服務的獲取程度，特別是對於多族裔的卑詩省人。感謝我們的奶茶幫，我們很高興在2026年伊始獻上一個9週的線上課程：自訴人省級法院家庭法學校。我們將以普通話免費授課。Amici Curiae Friendship Society believes that increasing access to reliable information helps to increase hashtag , specially for racialized BCians. Thanks to our Bubble Tea Gang 奶茶幫, we are pleased to begin 2026 by offering a 9 week virtual course on Family Law for Provincial Court of British Columbia Self-litigants in Mandarin. For free.

To register: https://lnkd.in/geHqnudN

Appreciation post - see what clients are saying about Celia Taylor:
01/22/2026

Appreciation post - see what clients are saying about Celia Taylor:

New Year new school? January is normally the time where parents will begin registering their children for kindergarten, ...
01/08/2026

New Year new school?

January is normally the time where parents will begin registering their children for kindergarten, high school or look into changing schools. For separated families registering a child in school can cause conflict between parents, especially if they don’t agree on what school to register their child in.

An issue like this should not go to court nor should parties spend high legal fees to decide where to register a child for school. Going to court can be expensive but and there is no guarantee that a judge will grant an order by a registration deadline. With Kitsilano Family Law’s Focused Mediations, our skilled mediators can help parties focus on this issue and come to an agreement, so they don’t miss out on school registrations.

Contact us today to book a focused mediation with one of our mediators to help you move forward.

Email: [email protected]

🎄 Christmas is almost here! Have you agreed on a holiday parenting plan? ✨ KitsSolutions: Focused Mediations helps pare...
12/03/2025

🎄 Christmas is almost here! Have you agreed on a holiday parenting plan?

✨ KitsSolutions: Focused Mediations helps parents talk through Christmas parenting time—so the holidays can feel joyful for everyone.

Openings for Focused Mediations available until Dec 19, 2025. To learn more email us at [email protected] or by telephone at 604-731-5676.

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304/1755 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6J4S5

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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