Business Details
Trusted Collaborative Family Lawyers in Vancouver
We are a settlement-focused family law firm dedicated to resolving family conflicts through healthy, constructive methods. Our team of experienced lawyers specializes in out-of-court solutions, prioritizing practical resolutions that align with clients' values and long-term family needs. With expertise in interest-based negotiation, mediation, and collaborative law, we guide families through separation, divorce, and relationship planning while minimizing conflict.We offer tailored services including marriage agreements, cohabitation agreements, and innovative resources like the Our Family in Two Homes workbook. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures clients receive fresh, informed guidance. We provide flat-fee divorce applications and independent legal advice to ensure clarity and prevent future disputes. Located in Vancouver, we serve families seeking respectful, sustainable solutions.
Services
Mediation Services
Collaborative Law
Relationship Planning
Separation Agreements
Divorce Applications
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on out-of-court family law solutions
- Our team has advanced training in interest-based negotiation
- We offer innovative resources like the Our Family in Two Homes workbook
- We provide flat-fee divorce applications with full document preparation
- Our lawyers are also trained mediators with collaborative law expertise
Services
Mediation Services
Our mediation services help separating couples reach mutually beneficial agreements through guided discussions. We focus on guardianship, parenting time, and financial arrangements while maintaining respectful communication. Clients receive legal insights during sessions to ensure informed decision-making. This process avoids court proceedings while creating durable family-specific solutions.
Collaborative Law
The collaborative process resolves family matters without litigation using trained professionals in a structured environment. We address asset division, child support, and parenting plans through team-based negotiations. This approach maintains family control over outcomes while providing expert guidance from lawyers and specialists throughout the process.
Relationship Planning
We help couples create legal frameworks for new relationships through marriage and cohabitation agreements. Our mediation-based approach clarifies financial expectations while protecting individual assets. This service addresses future scenarios to prevent disputes and establish clear guidelines for blended families or shared living arrangements.
Separation Agreements
Our team drafts comprehensive separation agreements covering all required legal elements. We ensure proper documentation of parenting arrangements, financial obligations, and property division. The process includes independent legal advice to validate agreements and prevent future challenges through precise, enforceable wording.
Divorce Applications
We handle uncontested divorce proceedings with flat-fee packages including document preparation and court filing. Our service ensures complete submission packages meeting legal requirements. We guide clients through affidavit preparation and manage registry filings to complete the divorce process efficiently and accurately.
People
Catherine Brink
Family Lawyer & Mediator
Certified family law mediator with extensive experience in collaborative practice. Specializes in child-focused conflict resolution and innovative resource development for separating families.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We focus on mediation, collaborative law, separation agreements, relationship planning, and uncontested divorce proceedings with a client-centered approach.
How do you handle child custody arrangements?
We prioritize children's needs through parenting plans developed via mediation, addressing custody, visitation rights, and decision-making responsibilities in their best interests.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide remote consultations through secure video conferencing platforms for client convenience and accessibility.
What is the Our Family in Two Homes resource?
This workbook helps separating parents create comprehensive custody arrangements through guided exercises combined with legal guidance from our mediators.
How are your fees structured?
We use flat-fee pricing for specific services like divorce applications and resource packages, with transparent billing for all legal services.
