Glade Law
Legal outcomes are uncertain. The process does not have to be.
A focused approach to family matters
Glade Law serves individuals and families in British Columbia through family law advice, family mediation, and wills and estate planning. Our work addresses separation, parenting, support and property questions, alongside planning for the future.
For family law matters, we focus on practical negotiated solutions and prepare for litigation when needed. In mediation, we take a different role: an impartial facilitator, not either participant's lawyer. The participants make their own decisions and should seek independent legal advice.
Clear communication is central to how we work. We explain the steps, scope and fees, make room for questions, and help you weigh your options. The aim is a process you can follow and decisions that fit your circumstances, without promising a particular result.
“Legal outcomes are uncertain. The process does not have to be.”
Glade Law · British Columbia
Four commitments to our clients
Practical, transparent legal counsel tailored to your situation.
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Candid advice
We give a realistic assessment of the options and risks, rather than promises about the outcome.
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Personal attention
We take time to understand your circumstances and priorities, and keep your questions central to the work.
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Resolution first, court when necessary
We explore negotiated solutions where appropriate and prepare carefully for court when necessary. Mediation is offered in a separate, impartial role.
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Clear explanations
We explain options in everyday language and leave room for questions, so you can make informed decisions.
Resources
Calculators and checklists designed to answer common questions before you pay for advice. Free to use, no sign-up required.
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BC child support calculator
Estimate monthly table amounts under the Federal Child Support Guidelines for British Columbia.
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Spousal support calculator
Estimate Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines ranges using the without child support formula.
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Separation checklist
Practical steps for the first thirty days: what to gather, what to do, and deadlines you cannot miss.
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Insights & articles
Plain-language guides to British Columbia law. If an article answers your question, that is a good outcome.
- Family Law 8 min read
Separating in BC: the first five decisions that matter
The choices you make in the first month of a separation shape the next two years. Here are the five that matter most, and the traps that come with each.
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Excluded property in BC: why "we split everything equally" is rarely true
BC's Family Law Act divides family property equally — but excluded property stays with the spouse who brought it in. Here is how exclusion, tracing and section 96 actually work.
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Spousal support in BC: entitlement first, then the number
The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines produce a range, not an answer — and they only apply once entitlement is established. How the analysis actually runs.
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A clear path forward
Tell Alex what you are dealing with. You will get a straight read on your options and what a sensible next step looks like.
Contacting the firm does not create a solicitor–client relationship. Please do not send confidential information until we have confirmed there is no conflict of interest.