Mayer Dearman Pellizzaro

Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro represents a cornerstone of legal practice in Northern Manitoba, established in 1964 and continuously serving Thompson, Nelson House, Flin Flon, The Pas, Gillam, Cross Lake, Norway House, and clients throughout the region for nearly 60 years. The firm, located at 83 Churchill Drive, Suite 101 in Thompson, combines deep experience in Northern Manitoba communities with comprehensive legal services spanning family law, business law, litigation, and related matters. Robert Pellizzaro, one of the firm's principals, particularly specializes in family law and estate matters, bringing extensive experience in separation, divorce, child custody and access, and related family law practice. The firm's establishment in 1964 reflects a commitment to serving Northern Manitoba legal needs during an era when comprehensive legal services in this region were far less available than they are today. Nearly 60 years later, the firm continues this tradition, serving families and businesses with professional expertise and genuine understanding of Northern Manitoba community life. The family law practice encompasses separation and divorce matters at every level of complexity. For clients in Nelson House, Cross Lake, Norway House, and other Northern Manitoba communities, having access to experienced family law counsel represents a significant advantage. Robert Pellizzaro's experience in separation and divorce guides clients through the process of understanding their legal rights and obligations, calculating fair child and spousal support amounts, and resolving property division disputes. The firm's work in custody and access matters reflects an understanding that parenting arrangements have profound impacts on children's wellbeing and parents' satisfaction with their divorce settlements. The firm helps parents articulate their parenting preferences, understand the legal framework governing custody and access, and negotiate arrangements genuinely serving their children's best interests. Child and spousal support calculations receive the detailed analysis necessary to ensure fair outcomes complying with Manitoba law. The firm advises clients on how child support should be calculated, what income should be included in those calculations, and whether imputation of income is appropriate. Spousal support questions—whether spousal support should be awarded, in what amount, and for what duration—similarly receive careful analysis. Property division guidance helps clients understand what property is subject to division, how matrimonial property and separate property should be treated differently, and what fair division looks like given spouses' contributions to the marriage. For clients with special circumstances—adoptive parents, guardianship questions, or complex family arrangements—the firm brings experience in navigating these issues legally. Adoption services, guardianship advice, and related matters receive careful attention reflecting the firm's understanding that family arrangements come in many forms. The firm's broader civil litigation experience proves valuable in family law matters sometimes requiring courtroom advocacy. The firm's litigation team brings experience in representing clients before Manitoba courts at all levels, combining family law knowledge with broader litigation expertise. The integration of family law practice with the firm's estate and probate experience creates advantages for clients. Many clients benefit from reconsidering their wills and estate plans following divorce or separation. The firm helps clients understand their post-divorce estate planning needs and implement changes ensuring their updated intentions are reflected in legally sound documents. The firm's full-service practice—encompassing corporate law, immigration services, labor law, real estate, and criminal defense in addition to family law—means that clients facing legal issues spanning multiple areas can access coordinated counsel. A client navigating divorce while facing business law questions or real estate matters can work with the same firm, ensuring that legal advice across these areas remains consistent and integrated. For families in Thompson, Nelson House, Flin Flon, The Pas, and other Northern Manitoba communities, Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro represents a trusted legal resource with nearly 60 years of service. Robert Pellizzaro's family law expertise, combined with the firm's broader capabilities and deep community roots, make it a natural choice for families navigating separation, divorce, and related family law matters in Northern Manitoba.