In January 2025, Shawn Philbert of SMP Law completed training in Parent-Child Contact Problems. This training provided a review the foundations of interpersonal and family dynamics, including human development, child temperament, and challenges that stem from special concerns such as family violence, substance use and misuse, and other internal and external factors.

In November 2024, Shawn Philbert of SMP Law completed his training in Voice of the Child Reports. This in-depth training has provided Shawn Philbert of SMP Law significant knowledge and understanding in the complexities of obtaining the voice of the child and he will bring this newfound knowledge to the family law matters he is privileged to provide legal services.

SMP Law is on a hot streak! We have consistently received for the past 4 years the award from Canadian Business Review Board for maintaining a 4+ Star Google Rating.

As the official end of Black History Month comes to a close, SMP Law would like to remind everyone that this is not the last day of Black History. Black History should be celebrated as part of all history, every month.

SMP Law reviews some key cases for the year 2024.