We believe most Family Law issues can be solved collaboratively – reducing cost, time and stress. Nanaimo, Vancouver and Online across BC.
Collaborative Family Lawyers and Mediators
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS – Fixed Fees Now Available for Many Services
Our office will be closed from Wed, December 24, 2025 and will reopen Monday January 5, 2026. In the event of emergency during this time, please email your lawyer directly.
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Separation and Cohabitation Agreements
We can draft or help you negotiate a legally binding separation or cohabitation (prenup) agreement with your former partner, including property division, children and support issues.
Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
Do you need Independent Legal Advice before signing a family law agreement? We offer ILA for draft court consent orders, mediation agreements, separation and cohabitation agreements.
1 Day Divorce Program
Using innovative dispute resolution techniques, our unique 1-Day Divorce Program assists separating couples to resolve parenting, support and property division matters in a fast, cost-effective and low-conflict way.
Desk Order Divorce
We can assist in obtaining divorce certificates, usually without the need for you to attend court.
Mediation and Arbitration
We offer a full range of dispute resolution options including mediation and arbitration.
Family Law Litigation
Sometimes, court is required and we don't shy from court when it's needed. We offer a free first consult to advise whether we can assist and outline the likely costs.
Solving Your Legal Problem…
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Free Consult and Quote FREE
A free no obligation consult to connect, outline your issue, get an idea of your next steps. Legal advice is not provided in our free quote appointments, and no lawyer-client relationship is created, but you will get a good idea of likely costs involved and next steps if you want us to act for you.
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General Advice Appointment (30 mins) $150
Consult with one of our lawyers for General Legal Advice (up to 30 minutes). During this appointment, we can provide general and preliminary advice only, and a quote for any additional work that needs to be done. We cannot review or assist with preparation of documents or letters, provide independent legal advice, or provide specific legal advice in these short consults.
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Detailed Advice / Drafting (2 hours) $600
A longer appointment to consult with one of our lawyers for Detailed Legal Advice and Assistance (up to 2 hours). During this appointment, we can go into specific detail with you regarding your legal issues and strategy, provide a 'second opinion', review / draft documents or letters during the appointment window, advice on next steps, and a quote for any further work you want done (does not include full ILA Certification and notarization service).
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1-Day Divorce Program from $990 each
Includes drafting of a separation agreement if agreement reached. An option for people wanting to resolve child and property division issues amicably, quickly, and cost-effectively. Plus intake session fee of $250 and taxes, per party.
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Independent Legal Advice $1200
Full Review and Independent Legal Advice on a Separation / Cohabitation Agreement. Includes initial and follow-up meetings with you, a full legal review, and written advice regarding the agreement, witness / notarization, and ILA Certificate.
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Uncontested (Desk Order) Divorce $1500
Plus court fees ($290), taxes, and disbursements. Complex cases may incur additional charges.
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Separation and Cohabitation Agreements Free Quote
Request a Free First Consult for a No Obligation Quote for Out of Court Separation and Cohabitation Agreements.
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Court Litigation Free Quote
Request a Free First Consult for a No Obligation Quote for Court Litigation Costs.
* All prices plus tax.
What if your children, support and property division issues could be resolved in one day?