Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Lawyer in Edmonton
Established in 1991, our firm specializes in family law, offering strategic legal representation to clients in Edmonton and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in family law matters, including high-conflict custody litigation and complex financial disputes, we prioritize client needs through personalized, compassionate counsel. Our practice combines extensive courtroom expertise with mediation skills to achieve cost-effective resolutions. Led by Maureen E. Murdoch, a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, our team includes a senior legal assistant with eight years of dedicated support. We emphasize client education, transparent communication, and hands-on case management to navigate divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division challenges.Our proven track record in Alberta courts, including the Court of Queen's Bench and Court of Appeal, underscores our commitment to protecting client interests. We maintain active involvement in legal education through parenting after separation courses and mediation training. Our reputation for professionalism, combined with empathetic service, has earned consistent client praise for delivering successful outcomes during life's most challenging transitions.
Services
Divorce
Child support
Spousal support
Property division
Child custody
Grandparents rights
Mobility applications
Cohabitation agreements
Adoptions
Matrimonial property
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience with 15 years focused exclusively on family law
- Our team includes a senior legal assistant with 8 years of dedicated family law support
- Proven success in high-conflict custody litigation and complex financial disputes
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances
- Our practice combines courtroom expertise with mediation and negotiation skills
What people say
Exceeded my expectations
Highly recommended
Amazing, hard workers
Excellent guidance
High-conflict custody litigation
Services
Divorce
We provide comprehensive divorce representation addressing property division, child custody, and spousal support. Our approach prioritizes amicable resolutions while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary. Clients benefit from strategic guidance through Alberta's legal requirements for marital dissolution.
Child custody
Specializing in child custody arrangements, we protect parental rights while focusing on children's best interests. Our expertise includes high-conflict custody litigation and creating parenting plans that address decision-making responsibilities and visitation schedules.
Spousal support
We handle spousal support negotiations and litigation considering factors like relationship duration and financial disparities. Our approach balances legal entitlements with practical financial realities to achieve fair, sustainable support arrangements.
Property division
Our firm manages complex property division cases involving business valuations, real estate, and investment portfolios. We distinguish matrimonial property from personal assets to ensure equitable distribution under Alberta family law.
Cohabitation agreements
We draft and review cohabitation agreements outlining financial responsibilities and property rights. These legally binding documents provide clarity for unmarried couples entering or ending relationships, covering asset protection and potential support obligations.
People
Maureen E. Murdoch
Barrister & Solicitor
Family law specialist with 30+ years legal experience, focusing on divorce, custody, and property division since 1991. University of Toronto law graduate and Law Society of Alberta member since 1991. Recognized for high-conflict custody litigation success.
Ashley
Senior Legal Assistant
Dedicated legal assistant with 8 years supporting family law practice. Provides client communication, case management, and administrative support while maintaining approachable, responsive service standards.
Questions
What family law services do you offer in Edmonton?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, cohabitation agreements, and grandparents' rights cases.
How do you handle high-conflict custody cases?
Our approach combines courtroom experience with mediation skills to protect client interests while prioritizing children's well-being through structured parenting plans.
Can you help with property division disputes?
Yes, we manage complex property division cases involving business valuations, real estate, and investment portfolios under Alberta's family law framework.
What makes your Edmonton family law practice different?
We combine 30+ years of legal experience with personalized service, supported by a dedicated team that maintains responsive, compassionate client communication.
Do you offer consultations for family law matters?
Yes, we provide initial consultations to discuss your specific situation and develop tailored legal strategies for your family law concerns.
