Sarah Jean Robus

Before starting her own practice in Collingwood, Sarah first worked as an associate lawyer at a boutique family law firm in Port Credit and then transitioned to a mid-sized firm servicing Toronto, Barrie and Collingwood. From her articles onwards, Sarah has worked exclusively in family law. She advocates for clients through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation regarding a wide range of family law issues. Although settlement is always the preferred route, sometimes an agreement cannot always be reached. In these instances, Sarah has the experience to litigate through complex family law issues and regularly appears before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. Although her practice takes her to the courtroom often, Sarah uses collaborative and alternative processes whenever possible to strategically negotiate agreements that are mutually beneficial for all parties involved. Sarah has dealt extensively in family law cases pertaining to property division, child and spousal support, and parenting issues. When it comes to parenting issues, Sarah recognizes the lifelong ties that co-parents are faced with after separation. She endeavours to ensure that the involvement of lawyers strengthens the ability for parties to work together for the sake of their children, rather than inflame the conflict between them. Sarah’s priority is ensuring that her clients are able to make an informed decision about the issues that impact their lives the most, and that their rights are preserved and respected in any final agreement. Before obtaining her J.D. at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Sarah completed an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences with Specialization in Criminology. Her familiarity with the criminal justice system provides her with an informed approach to family files that involve criminal charges and allegations of family violence. Sarah is settlement-focused and understands that negotiating the resolution of a family law matter can be an emotional and challenging experience for her clients. Her honest and approachable manner places clients at ease and contributes to her success in achieving her client’s goals. Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys traveling, skiing, and hanging out with her black lab, Fitz.