Melanie M. Carter earned her law degree from the University of Calgary and was called to the Alberta Bar in 2010.
As a result of two careers, Melanie has worked with people from all backgrounds, resulting in a strong understanding of the complexity facing clients during their relationship breakdown.
Melanie has had therapeutic training stemming from her first career as a Behaviorist and from working at Hull Child and Family Services. She continues to support an adult with Autism and works closely with PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities) and AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped).
Melanie’s background in working with children and families, along with her formal education, has resulted in her ability to act as an effective Parenting Coordinator. In 2023 she began working as a private Mediator/Arbitrator in all areas of family law.
In November 2022, Melanie received a Federal Appointment and is the Independent Chairperson for Serious Disciplinary Court at the Drumheller Federal Institution. She attends Serious Disciplinary Court at the Institute each week and acts as the sole decision maker for trials within the Institution.