Saskatoon · Saskatchewan · Canada
Better endings. Stronger beginnings.
CommonSense guidance for Separation, Divorce, and Co-Parenting.
Panko Collaborative Law · The CommonSense approach for your family
“I felt that someone finally listened to my situation and concerns. They researched information that was extremely helpful for me going forward with my case.”
— Client, 2025 · 4.9 / 5 from 270+ reviews
You’re not alone
You didn’t plan for this.
If you’re here, something in your family has changed — or is about to. You might be scared. You might be angry. You might just want to know what happens next.
Whatever you’re carrying todayyou’re carrying tonightyou woke up carrying, you don’t have to carry it alone. And you don’t have to figure it all out right nowright nowtoday.
Whatever you’re facing, there’s a path forward.
Choose what’s closest to your situation. We’ll meet you where you are — no judgment, no pressure.
Deciding what’s next
A different kind of firm
Most people assume hiring a family lawyer means going to court. It doesn’t have to.
Panko Collaborative Law guides families through separation, divorce, and co-parenting without defaulting to litigation. When mediation is the better path, we provide the independent legal advice that keeps it on track.
The result: agreements you helped shape, not rulings imposed on you.
Collaborative, not combative
We are dedicated to resolving matters outside the courtroom — saving you months of conflict, often at a fraction of the cost of litigation.
Saskatchewan-first
Prairie-rooted, with deep knowledge of Saskatchewan family law, Indigenous law, and mediation.
Transparent pricing
No surprises. We explain what your consultation costs, how retainers work, and what to expect — before you commit to anything.
Saskatchewan’s Family Law Team at the Historic Train Station.
Ready to talk?
We’ll listen first.
Book a consultation with a lawyer who understands what you’re going through. We’ll meet you where you are — no pressure, no judgment.
Visit us at the Historic Train Station — 305 Idylwyld Dr N, Saskatoon
Before you book, a few things people ask.
No. Most families we work with resolve their separation outside the courtroom — through collaborative law or mediation. Court is sometimes the right path, but it isn’t the only one. Our practice is built on staying out of court whenever it’s safe and sensible to do so.
Both keep families out of court, but they work differently. In collaborative law, each spouse has their own lawyer, and everyone signs an agreement to negotiate without litigation. In mediation, a neutral third party helps the two of you reach an agreement — usually alongside independent legal advice. We offer both, and we’ll help you figure out which fits your situation.
Usually, yes — to put your agreement in writing properly. A separation agreement drafted carefully and signed with independent legal advice is much harder to challenge later. If your situation is straightforward, the work is straightforward too.
We listen. You’ll meet with a lawyer who’ll ask about your situation, answer your questions, and explain your options — collaborative, mediation, or court — without pressure to commit. By the end you’ll have a clearer sense of what’s ahead and what your next step looks like.
It depends on your circumstances and the path you choose. An uncontested divorce can be finalized in a matter of months; a contested one may take more than a year. Collaboration and mediation are usually faster than litigation because they avoid court delays. We’ll give you a realistic timeline once we understand your situation.
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- Award-Winning Saskatoon Family Law FirmPanko Collaborative Law received two national honours at the Canadian Business Awards 2026: Best Family Law Firm in Saskatchewan and the Client Service Excellence Award. Founded by Charmaine Panko, K.C., and staffed alongside four of her children, this family-owned practice has spent over a decade proving that family law can feel genuinely human.
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