Chantalle Sawision was born and raised in Ontario, and obtained her Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Legal Studies at Sir Wilfred Laurier University. It was here that she was amongst 18 students selected by the Dean of Political Science to take part in a progressive research specialization in the area of law. She immediately went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from Bond University in Australia in 2012, where she studied International and Canadian legal systems.  

Chantalle completed her articles at a prestigious family law firm in Toronto’s Financial District, working on cases involving celebrity clientele and others garnishing national news coverage. Through these experiences, she was able to take on a prominent position as family counsel for multinational family law firm with offices though out Canada and the USA, until starting KMS Legal in 2018.

 

Throughout her career, her work has been published in several magazines across Canada and internationally, including Divorce Digest and IN Magazine, and she has been interviewed by writers such as those for Elle Magazine, to discuss her unique strategies and successes in the realm of family law. You can also find her discussing divorce, cohabitation and the complex intermingling of financial issues and separation on Global News, AM 640 Radio. 

 

Chantalle has dedicated her entire life to providing the absolute highest level of service possible to her clientele. She has appeared as counsel and argued for the rights of her clients in both the Ontario and Superior Courts of Ontario, and has successfully assisted her clientele with negotiated settlement of numerous issues through alternative dispute resolution settlings, including Mediation and Arbitration. She also has extensive experience in dealing with complex separations involving parties living abroad, the Hague Convention, and complex property, trust issues and wealth management.

 

Chantalle is often known by her clients for her positive approach to separation, and holistic outlook on the world. In her spare time, you can find her engaging in exercise, pilates and radio appearances.