Shirley Sutherland

My girlfriend and I retained the services of Shirley Sutherland’s law firm approximately eight months ago after she experienced ongoing issues with the father of her daughter. At the time, there was no formal custody order in place, which led to significant instability. The father frequently kept ...the child beyond agreed-upon times, failed to provide any financial support, and was not employed. Additionally, he had received a second DWI, with one incident occurring on the very day he was returning the child. His communication was often verbally abusive—even within a co-parenting app that could be reviewed by the court—demonstrating a clear lack of accountability. With Shirley’s guidance, my girlfriend was able to successfully navigate the legal process and establish a structured and enforceable possession schedule. The final order also included alcohol monitoring measures to ensure the child’s safety, as well as requirements for the father to re-enter the workforce and provide child support. Importantly, it also addressed communication standards by prohibiting profanity and abusive language moving forward. Shirley’s deep knowledge of family law was evident throughout the process, ensuring that all relevant scenarios were carefully considered and addressed. I would also like to recognize Shirley’s legal assistant, Amanda, who played a vital role in the experience. She consistently kept us informed, responded promptly, and followed through on every detail. Her communication was clear, efficient, and reassuring, giving us confidence that everything was being handled thoroughly and professionally. While we hope not to go through a situation like this again, we are confident that if we ever need legal assistance in the future, the Sutherland Law Firm will handle it with the same level of care and expertise. Thank you, Shirley and Amanda, for your exceptional work and attention to detail.

I can’t express how thankful I am to have found Shirley and Amanda during my custody case. They both communicated well and helped me through this difficult situation. They made sure to go through all our documents (they tried to sneak things into our orders) and stepped in when opposing counsel didn’...t follow through on orders etc. They worked to ensure my daughter’s safety and I can’t say how grateful I am.