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Kate R. Joa
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Saskatoon
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306-665-5491
306-664-4431
kjoa@mcdougallgauley.com
Practice Areas
Family Law
Estate Planning
Estate Litigation
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Kate Joa is a partner in our Saskatoon office. Kate practices primarily in the area of family law and has extensive experience in assisting her clients successfully resolve family law disputes.

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Kate R. Joa
Partner
Office
Saskatoon
Contact
306-665-5491
306-664-4431
kjoa@mcdougallgauley.com
Practice Areas
Family Law
Estate Planning
Estate Litigation
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Download

Kate Joa is a partner in our Saskatoon office. Kate practices primarily in the area of family law and has extensive experience in assisting her clients successfully resolve family law disputes.

Overview

Kate’s practice focuses on family law litigation and estates. 

Kate has experience in all areas of family law including parenting, maintenance and support, property division, and divorce.

Kate takes a client centered approach to identify the goals of each client and focuses on the best way to reach those goals. Kate takes pride in her ability to help clients navigate through the stresses of separation and divorce to achieve the best results possible.

Kate enjoys working with a variety of clients, including individuals with complex property, support and parenting issues. 

Kate regularly attends court on behalf of her clients and is an experienced negotiator. Kate is a certified collaborative lawyer.

In addition to practicing family law, Kate has experience in estate planning and enjoys helping her client’s find the peace of mind that comes along with completing a comprehensive estate plan. 
 

Achievements
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Bar Admission
  • Saskatchewan, 2011
3
Education
  • Certified Collaborative Lawyer, Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan, 2013
  • Juris Doctor, University of Saskatchewan, 2010
  • Bachelor of Arts (Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 2007
3
Memberships & Associations
  • Canadian Bar Association 
  • Law Society of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatoon Bar Association
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Community Involvement
  • CBA Section Vice-Chair, Family Law North, 2021 – present
  • Saskatoon Bar Association, Executive Committee Member, 2017– present
  • Dress For Success Saskatoon, Professional Women's Group, Founding Chair, 2013-2017
  • Law Day Saskatchewan, Committee Member, 2010-2013
  • Saskatoon Riding Club, President, 2018-present
  • Saskatchewan Hunter Jumper Association, Board Member, 2018 - Present
  • Equine Canada, Instructor, 2015-2020
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August 22, 2016
Disclosure in Interspousal Agreements
Kate R. Joa
In Saskatchewan when two individuals become spouses, either by way of marriage or residing together in a common-law relationship, those individuals acquire rights and obligations with respect to family property and potentially financial support, as a result of their spousal relationship. Should the parties choose they may contract out of these...
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October 26, 2015
Holiday Plans: Ensure Access Agreements are Drawn Up Early
Kate R. Joa
The holiday season is quickly approaching and many separated or divorced parents will be looking to finalize their 2015 holiday plans with their children. In order to do so, it is very important that parents begin discussing their respective holiday plans. Should parents be unable to agree, an application to the Court may be made. In order to bring...
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