Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Lawyer in Vancouver, BC
Gary Vlug has been serving clients in Vancouver and Abbotsford for over 30 years, specializing in family law matters. Our practice is built on a foundation of personalized attention, strategic legal guidance, and a commitment to achieving amicable resolutions whenever possible. With extensive experience in all levels of BC courts, we prioritize the well-being of children and families while providing expert representation in divorce, child custody, and asset division cases. Our approach combines compassionate client care with rigorous legal advocacy, ensuring clients feel respected and supported throughout the process. We offer flexible appointment scheduling to accommodate busy lifestyles and maintain transparency in all communications.Our teams deep understanding of family law, coupled with decades of courtroom experience, allows us to develop tailored strategies that align with each clients unique circumstances. We strive to minimize conflict while vigorously defending our clients rights when necessary. Our services extend across Vancouver and Abbotsford, serving both married and common-law clients navigating complex legal challenges. By focusing on practical solutions and maintaining accessibility, we aim to make the legal process as manageable as possible during difficult times. Our reputation for integrity and effectiveness has been built through consistent delivery of favorable outcomes for our clients over three decades of dedicated practice.
Services
Child Custody
Child Maintenance
Separation Agreement
Divorce
Asset Division
Hague Convention
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in BC courts handling family law cases
- Our practice offers personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's needs
- Flexible appointment scheduling accommodates busy client schedules
- We prioritize improving outcomes for children and families in all cases
- Serving both Vancouver and Abbotsford communities with localized expertise
What people say
Brilliant legal mind
Tremendous job
Exceptional attorney
Compassionate and fair
Highly recommend
Services
Child Custody Law
Our child custody practice focuses on achieving outcomes that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We provide strategic legal representation for both married and common-law clients navigating custody arrangements. With decades of courtroom experience, we help clients establish parenting plans that address decision-making responsibilities and living arrangements.
Divorce Proceedings
We guide clients through all aspects of divorce proceedings, from initial filings to final settlements. Our approach balances negotiation with courtroom readiness to protect clients' interests in property division, spousal support, and parenting arrangements. We help clients understand federal Divorce Act requirements while minimizing conflict.
Asset Division
Our asset division services handle complex financial matters including valuation of family property, tracing excluded assets, and resolving disputes over pension credits and debts. We provide clear guidance on BC Family Law Act requirements and help clients achieve fair distribution of assets acquired during relationships.
Child Maintenance
We assist clients with establishing and modifying child maintenance arrangements that comply with Federal Child Support Guidelines. Our services include calculating support amounts, addressing special expenses under section 7, and ensuring arrangements accommodate shared parenting schedules.
Separation Agreements
We draft comprehensive separation agreements that address parenting arrangements, financial obligations, and property division. Our focus is creating legally binding documents that reflect clients' needs while avoiding adversarial court proceedings. We ensure agreements comply with current family law requirements.
People
Gary Vlug
Barrister and Solicitor
Gary Vlug is a seasoned family law attorney with over 30 years of experience in BC courts. He specializes in child custody, divorce, and asset division cases, known for his strategic approach and compassionate representation. Gary prioritizes clients' needs while maintaining courtroom readiness when necessary.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in child custody, child maintenance, separation agreements, divorce proceedings, asset division, and Hague Convention cases across Vancouver and Abbotsford.
How are child custody decisions determined?
Courts prioritize children's best interests, considering guardianship responsibilities and parenting time arrangements that promote stable relationships with both parents.
What factors affect child maintenance payments?
Payments follow Federal Child Support Guidelines based on income, parenting time percentages, and special expenses like education and healthcare.
How does asset division work in BC?
Only assets acquired during relationships are divided, excluding pre-relationship property. Valuation occurs at trial date with consideration for property increases during the relationship.
What's the difference between custody and guardianship?
Custody applies to married couples under federal law, while guardianship covers both married and common-law relationships under BC's Family Law Act.
How long do legal proceedings typically take?
Separation agreements can finalize quickly, mediation takes months, while trials typically require 1-2 years due to court scheduling constraints.
