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Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Richmond, BC
With over 35 years of dedicated legal practice, our firm specializes in resolving complex family law matters while prioritizing personalized client service. Founded on a foundation of referrals from satisfied clients and legal peers, we focus on dispute resolution with a strategic approach that balances compassion and efficiency. Our sole practitioner model ensures direct access to experienced representation without delegation to junior associates, supported by transparent fee structures and a commitment to addressing both immediate and long-term client needs. Recognized for extensive courtroom experience across all levels of British Columbia's judiciary, we combine legal expertise with community engagement through roles in local governance and youth development initiatives.Our practice extends beyond traditional legal services to include educational outreach on family law matters and proactive guidance on prenuptial agreements, property settlements, and parenting arrangements. This holistic approach, rooted in three decades of service to the Lower Mainland, reflects our belief that effective legal representation requires both tactical precision and genuine client advocacy.
Services
Family Law
Divorce & Separation
Child Custody
Child Support
Marriage Agreements
Prenuptials
Adoption
Property Settlements
Domestic Violence
Strata Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized family law experience
- Our sole practitioner model guarantees direct attorney access
- Transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
- Community involvement through local governance and youth programs
- Proven track record in British Columbia's supreme courts
What people say
Knowledgeable, compassionate
Extremely professional
Direct communications
Complete professionalism
Highly recommended
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses complex legal matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and property division. We provide strategic guidance through emotionally challenging situations while maintaining strict confidentiality. With decades of courtroom experience, we advocate for clients' interests in both negotiated settlements and litigation proceedings across British Columbia's judicial system.
Divorce & Separation
We handle all aspects of divorce and separation proceedings including asset division, spousal support calculations, and parenting time arrangements. Our approach prioritizes amicable resolutions while preparing robust litigation strategies when necessary. Clients benefit from clear explanations of legal processes and proactive case management throughout proceedings.
Child Custody
Our child custody services focus on creating sustainable parenting plans that serve children's best interests. We navigate complex custody disputes with sensitivity to family dynamics while ensuring legal compliance. Services include custody evaluations, visitation scheduling, and modification of existing arrangements through collaborative or adversarial processes.
Marriage Agreements
We draft and review comprehensive marriage agreements that protect individual assets and clarify financial responsibilities. Our services include full disclosure requirements analysis, fair terms negotiation, and enforceability assessments. Clients receive tailored guidance on protecting personal interests while maintaining relationship harmony.
Property Settlements
Our property settlement services address equitable asset distribution during divorce proceedings. We handle complex valuation matters including business interests, real estate, and investment portfolios. The practice combines forensic analysis with negotiation expertise to achieve fair outcomes while minimizing adversarial conflict through alternative dispute resolution methods.
People
Richard Fayerman
Barrister and Solicitor
With over 35 years of legal practice, Richard Fayerman specializes in family law and dispute resolution. A graduate of the University of Alberta's law program, he maintains active membership in both Alberta and British Columbia bars. His community involvement includes roles in local governance and youth sports programs.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on family law matters including divorce, child custody, property settlements, and marriage agreements.
How are legal fees structured?
Our transparent fee structure provides clear cost estimates from case initiation to resolution with no hidden charges.
Do you handle cases outside Richmond?
We serve clients throughout the Lower Mainland including Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby.
Is after-hours support available?
Clients receive urgent assistance when needed, with direct access to the practicing attorney.
What experience do you have in court proceedings?
With 35+ years of practice, we have extensive trial experience in all levels of British Columbia's courts.
