Family Law
Our family lawyers understand the complex legal issues involved in married and common law relationships and that helping clients successfully resolve these issues requires more than knowledge of the law. We know that clients are trusting us during a difficult time and that they need a family lawyer that listens and understands their situation.
Our goal is to bring compassion, determination and practical guidance to the resolution of these problems.
Whether the family matter involves negotiation of an agreement before marriage or plans after the dissolution of a marriage or common law relationship, the impact can be substantial. We provide a wide range of family law services and years of practical experience involving the sensitive aspects of families in transition. These include dealing with issues such as:
- divorce
- spousal maintenance
- child custody, guardianship and access
- child support
- division of property
- marriage and cohabitation agreements
- separation agreements
- enforcement of court orders and judgments
- mediation
- restraining orders
We counsel clients on the most efficient way to settle their family law disputes. We endeavor to resolve disputes by way of negotiated settlements and we promote the use of mediation in the appropriate circumstances. When issues cannot be resolved through negotiation, we will protect your rights and seek a fair solution through courtroom proceedings. Our lawyers are experienced in trial work, and have appeared in all levels of Court in British Columbia on family law matters.
Our family lawyers also draw on the knowledge of other firm lawyers with a variety of special skills to provide comprehensive advice and guide our clients safely through complex family matters, disputes and litigation
We can assist you. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our family lawyers to schedule a one hour confidential consultation.
Family Law Group
Family Law Articles
- Tax Court Of Canada Renders Decision About Deductibility Of Spousal Support Payment
- Pre-nup Agreements, Enforcability With No Independent Legal Advice
- Collaborative Family Law: A More Amicable Approach To Resolving Family Law Disputes
- Relocation Under The Proposed Family Law Act
- The Law Of Spousal Support
- Pre-nuptials Are Not Only For Celebrities
- Obligations of Step-parents to Support Children
- Full Disclosure Is Critical In Negotiating A Separation Agreement
- A Review Of The Key Themes Of The Proposed Family Law Act
- Careful What You Say, It Can And Will Be Used Against You
- Major Reform Coming To Family Law
- “Virtual Visitation”…A New Trend?
- Access By Grandparents To Grandchildren
- Children’s Views In Custody Cases: Are They Considered?
- The New Supreme Court Family Law Rules
- “Best Interests Of Children”, Not “Best Interests Of Parents,” Is The Test
- BC Court Of Appeal Clarifies The Law Around Jurisdictional Questions In Custody Applications
- To Move Or Not To Move
- Family Law Christmas
- Family Law Group At Pushor Mitchell
- Trial Marriage?
- Family Law Act Receives Royal Assent
- Settling Your Family Law Dispute Outside Court
- The Effect Of E-Communication On Your Separation Or Divorce
- The New Family Law Act As It Relates To Care And Time With Children
- Preparing For Property Division Under The New Family Law Act
- Ask A Lawyer - Am I Legally Separated?
- Family Law Christmas Access
- Cohabitation Agreements: The Law Is Changing For Common-Law Couples
- Ask A Lawyer - Does My Child Have A Say In Where He Or She Will Live Following My Separation From My Spouse?
- Cohabitation Agreements: Promoting Open, Honest Communication - From The Start
- BC’s New Family Law Act – An Overview
- Differences Between Marriage and Common Law Relationships
