About Rebecca Alleyne
Family Law Mediator in Victoria BC
I’m a family lawyer and accredited family law mediator based in Victoria, BC. For more than 20 years, I’ve worked with families across British Columbia to help them navigate separation and divorce in a way that is structured, respectful, and forward-looking. My practice now focuses exclusively on family mediation.
Why I work as a Family Mediator
I began my career practicing as a family and divorce lawyer, advocating for one person at a time within the traditional adversarial system. Over time, I became increasingly aware of how inefficient that system can be. Despite the fact that most separations require the same core steps, gathering financial information, running support calculations, communicating, and negotiating, there was no consistent process. Each file felt like it was being built from scratch, which often stretched the legal process out for years.
I also saw the impact this had on the people involved. Prolonged legal battles left many clients emotionally depleted and financially exhausted, even when their legal issues were eventually resolved. I realized that many families were looking for something different: a more human, organized, and collaborative way to work through separation. That realization led me to train and work as a family mediator, where I could offer a structured process that simplifies discussions, supports shared understanding, and helps families move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Experience & Professional Approach
I bring more than 20 years of experience in family law to my work as a family mediator, including over 12 years practicing exclusively in family mediation. During that time, I’ve acted as a family law mediator for more than 1,000 families in Victoria BC and across British Columbia, helping them work through parenting, support, and property decisions in a structured and informed way. This depth of experience has allowed me to refine a mediation approach that anticipates common challenges and ensures that each separation mediation addresses all of the issues that need to be resolved.
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As an accredited family law mediator and a practicing lawyer, I provide professional oversight throughout the mediation process. I explain how BC family law applies to the issues being discussed, help identify the information and calculations needed to make informed decisions, and ensure that agreements are grounded in legal reality. This combination of mediation experience and legal knowledge allows families to move through mediation with confidence, knowing the process is guided by an experienced family mediator and supported by clear legal information.
A Focus on Clarity & Simplicity
My mediation practice is built around providing a clear, consistent, and supportive experience for families navigating separation. As a family mediator, I’ve developed and refined a structured approach that simplifies complex discussions and ensures all necessary parenting, financial, and legal issues are addressed. Using mediation to negotiate their separation agreement helps families stay focused, informed, and engaged throughout the mediation process.
As my practice has grown, I’ve expanded the ways families can access support, depending on their needs and circumstances. Some people work directly with me as a senior family mediator, while others choose to work with an associate mediator within my practice under the same structured process and professional oversight. I’ve also developed software called Divii to help people who need a more self-directed option create clear, legally sound separation agreements at a lower cost. Together, these options reflect my commitment to making professional, reliable separation support more accessible, while allowing families to choose the level of guidance that feels right for them.
Our Family Mediators
My practice includes more than one family mediator so that people can choose the level of support that best fits their needs. All mediations follow the same structured process and values, with a focus on clear communication, informed decision-making, and respectful problem-solving.
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I work directly with some families as a senior family mediator, and I also supervise and support associate mediators within my practice. This approach allows families to access professional family mediation at different price points, while maintaining consistency, quality, and accountability throughout the process.
Choosing the Right Family Mediator
Choosing a family mediator can shape your entire separation experience. Beyond credentials, it’s important to work with someone whose approach, communication style, and level of experience feel right for you. You want a mediator who can explain the process clearly, help you understand how the law applies, and keep discussions focused and productive, especially when emotions run high.
Every family is different, and there isn’t a single right fit for everyone. Some people value working directly with a senior family mediator with decades of experience, while others prefer a more affordable option with additional structure and oversight. My role is to help ensure that whichever path you choose, you feel supported, informed, and confident as you work through important decisions about your family’s future.
Serving Families in Victoria, BC and Across British Columbia
I work with families in Victoria and throughout British Columbia, providing family mediation that is grounded in BC family law and tailored to the realities of each family’s situation. While many mediations take place in person in Victoria BC, I also work with families across the province through online mediation when appropriate.
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Regardless of where you are located, the focus remains the same: a structured, respectful mediation process that helps you work through parenting and financial decisions with clarity and confidence. My goal is to make professional family mediation accessible to families across British Columbia, while ensuring each mediation is supported by clear legal information and a consistent approach.
