Business Details
12 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Family Law Services in Calgary & Vancouver
Fraese Aymont Family Lawyers is a boutique Canadian law firm specializing exclusively in family law, with offices in Calgary and Vancouver. Established in 2014, our team of experienced lawyers focuses on resolving conflicts through communication, negotiation, and litigation when necessary. We provide tailored legal solutions for family law matters including property division, separation agreements, adoption, and queer family law. Our approach prioritizes collaborative problem-solving to help clients navigate complex legal challenges while minimizing emotional stress.With over 6,700 family law clients served and more than 2 million support calculations provided, we combine deep expertise with compassionate representation. Our lawyers are recognized for their specialized knowledge in areas such as emergency protection orders, pre-nuptial agreements, and high-conflict custody cases. We maintain a strong commitment to transparency, ethical practice, and client-centered service, ensuring clear communication and timely responses throughout the legal process.
Services
Family Property Division
Common-Law Separation
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Post-Nuptial Agreements
Adoption Services
Emergency Protection Orders
Queer Family Law
Child Support Calculations
Spousal Support Guidance
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have 9+ years of focused family law experience since 2014
- Our team includes top-rated divorce attorneys with specialized expertise
- We offer free 15-minute phone consultations with experienced lawyers
- We provide award-winning online child and spousal support calculators
- Our queer and allied legal team offers tailored representation for LGBTQ+ families
What people say
Professional and incredibly knowledgeable
Timely and helpful guidance
Personalized support
Genuine and lovely
Helped make high conflict situations less stressful
Services
Family Property Division
Our Calgary family lawyers guide clients through complex matrimonial property division under Alberta's Family Property Act. We handle valuation of real estate, investments, and business interests while addressing exemptions for pre-marital assets and inheritances. Our team helps negotiate fair settlements or litigate when necessary, considering factors like relationship duration and financial contributions.
Common-Law Separation
We assist Alberta couples in adult interdependent relationships with separation matters governed by the Family Property Act. Our services include determining relationship status, dividing jointly owned property, and addressing spousal support eligibility. We help clients understand their rights regarding property acquired during relationships lasting three years or involving children.
Spousal Support Guidance
Our lawyers provide comprehensive guidance on spousal support claims under Alberta's Family Law Act. We help determine eligibility based on factors like relationship length and financial disparities, calculate support ranges using advisory guidelines, and address modification requirements for changing circumstances while considering tax implications.
Child Custody & Support
We handle child custody arrangements and support calculations under Alberta's Family Law Act. Our services include determining parenting time, creating custody agreements focused on children's best interests, and calculating support payments using provincial guidelines while addressing special expenses and shared custody scenarios.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Our team drafts and reviews pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements to establish property division terms and spousal support provisions. We ensure agreements meet Alberta legal requirements with full financial disclosure and independent legal advice, protecting individual assets while maintaining enforceability in future disputes.
People
Heather D. Fraese
Managing Partner
Heather Fraese specializes in family law mediation and complex divorce cases. With extensive experience in high-conflict separations, she focuses on collaborative solutions while maintaining strong courtroom advocacy skills for litigated matters.
Brandi L. Aymont
Partner
Brandi Aymont brings significant expertise in queer family law and adoption cases. She advocates for LGBTQ+ families through tailored legal strategies while maintaining a strong focus on child custody and parenting arrangements.
Lauren Zaoral
Partner
Lauren Zaoral specializes in divorce litigation and property division cases. Known for clear communication and strategic thinking, she represents clients in complex asset division matters and spousal support negotiations.
Emily Couto
Associate
Emily Couto focuses on emerging family law issues including technology-related custody disputes and modern relationship agreements. She provides accessible legal guidance while working on various aspects of separation and divorce cases.
Courtland T. Shelton
Associate
Courtland Shelton handles property division and support calculation cases. He assists with financial disclosures and complex asset valuations while supporting clients through mediation and courtroom proceedings.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide family law services throughout Alberta and British Columbia from our Calgary and Vancouver offices.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we offer free 15-minute phone or video consultations with experienced family law attorneys.
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, property division, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody, spousal support, and queer family law matters.
Do you have online tools for support calculations?
Yes, we provide free online child and spousal support calculators used by over 2 million Canadians.
Are your lawyers specialized in family law?
Yes, our entire practice focuses exclusively on family law with attorneys recognized for their expertise in complex cases.
Can you help with emergency family law matters?
Yes, we handle emergency protection orders and urgent family law situations requiring immediate legal action.
