Separation, parenting and support

Family Law

Practical help with separation, parenting, support, property division and the agreements that settle them.

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Services

  • Divorce and separation

    Uncontested desk-order divorces, and contested Supreme Court proceedings where issues remain disputed.

  • Child custody and parenting time

    Parenting time, decision-making, and relocation notice or objection under the Family Law Act.

  • Guardianship

    Appointment, removal, and applications by step-parents, grandparents and other non-parents.

  • Child support

    Guideline income, imputed income, section 7 expenses, retroactive claims and enforcement.

  • Spousal support

    Entitlement first, then amount and duration, including review, variation and termination.

  • Property and debt division

    Family property, excluded property and debt, including pensions, RRSPs and private company shares.

  • Cohabitation and marriage agreements

    Agreements before or during a relationship, with the disclosure and advice courts expect.

  • Separation agreements

    Drafted for you, or reviewed on an independent legal advice appointment.

  • Protection orders and family violence

    Part 9 applications, conduct orders, and urgent or without-notice relief.

  • Negotiation and mediation support

    Advice and representation in mediation, four-way meetings, settlement conferences and family arbitration.

  • Legal coaching

    Strategy, document review and hearing preparation for self-represented parties.

  • Child protection (MCFD)

    Advice and representation at every stage once the Ministry becomes involved.

Common questions

Common questions

How long do I have to be separated before I can divorce in BC?

A divorce on the ground of separation requires a year living separate and apart, and that year can run while you share a home. Parenting, support and property can be resolved before it is up.

Is everything split fifty-fifty?

Family property is presumed to be divided equally, but property owned before the relationship and most gifts and inheritances are excluded. Exclusions must be traced and proved, and a court can order an unequal division where an equal one would be significantly unfair.

Can we use the same lawyer?

No. Acting for both sides is a conflict of interest. A lawyer can draft the agreement for one party while the other obtains independent legal advice, which is also something a court looks at if the agreement is later challenged.
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