At Donna Henderson Law, legal services are designed to be accessible and clear. Below are the payment options available. Please review them to see which one applies to you.

Payment Options.

  • Apply for Legal Aid First

    If you think you will qualify for Legal Aid Manitoba (its based on low income), apply for Legal Aid BEFORE booking a consultation. If Legal Aid approves you, they will pay for everything - your consultation and all ongoing legal work.

    You Pay Nothing.

  • If you Don't Apply for Legal Aid First

    You must pay consultation fees directly, even if you might have qualified for Legal Aid.

    If you don’t qualify for Legal Aid: You pay for the consultation and all ongoing legal fees.

  • Consultation Fees When Paying Directly

    1 Hour Consultation is $300
    Comprehensive Review of Your Case, Legal Options, and Recommended Next Steps

    30 Minute Consultation is $150
    Initial case review and recommended next steps.

  • PLEASE NOTE: CONSULTATION FEE IS DUE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CONSULTATION.

What to Expect.

  • What you Can Expect

    If Child and Family Services (CFS) has removed your children and a judge has found them to be in need of protection, it is critical that you attend all scheduled court appearances. Child protection matters follow strict timelines, and missing court can seriously impact your case.

  • Understanding your Case Plan

    CFS will develop a personalized case plan outlining specific steps to support family reunification. This plan is tailored to each family's unique circumstances.

    The plan identifies concerns and proposes services to address them. Whether you follow the plan is your decision, and your lawyer will inform the court about your participation and progress.

  • Your Lawyer's Role

    They gather and organize all the documents that show the client has completed their case plan requirements. They present this information to the judge in a clear way that highlights the client's progress and hard work.

    Since every family is different, they work hard to present each case in the best possible way to help clients reunite with their children.