British Columbia directory

Family Law Firms in Central Okanagan, British Columbia

37 firms.

What a family lawyer handles

Family lawyers guide people through separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, support, and the division of property. Some of the work is contentious and ends up in court. A lot of it doesn't. Many Ontario family lawyers now lead with negotiation, mediation, and collaborative practice, which tends to be faster and less costly than litigation when both sides are willing.

If children are involved, decisions turn on their best interests, and parenting time and decision-making responsibility are handled separately from support. The Ontario government's family law pages lay out the basics of how support and property work.

Do you have to go to court?

Often, no. Separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, and marriage contracts are all drafted and settled outside court. Court becomes necessary when the parties can't agree or when there's urgency, like a safety concern or a parenting dispute that can't wait. A good family lawyer will tell you honestly which path fits your situation.

Choosing the right fit

Family matters are personal, so fit counts as much as credentials. Ask whether the lawyer favours settlement or litigation, how they bill, and whether they're trained in collaborative practice or mediation if that's the route you want. Some firms also take Legal Aid certificates for child protection and other qualifying matters.

Confirm any lawyer's standing through the Law Society of Ontario directory, then browse the family firms below by region and city.

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Audra M. Bayer Law Corp. is the practice of family lawyer Audra Bayer, who is now based in FH&P Lawyers LLP's West Kelowna office and also sees clients in Penticton. The practice focuses on family law, mediation, arbi…

Family Law

Benson Law LLP

5 lawyers

Benson Law LLP is a full-service law firm in Kelowna, British Columbia, handling business law, civil litigation, First Nation law, family law, personal injury law, real estate law, and wills and estates.

Business & Corporate LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionIndigenous LawFamily Law

Bryshun Mace Lawyers is a boutique law firm in the South Pandosy Business District of Kelowna, offering corporate and commercial law, wills, estates and probate, real estate law, family law and notarizations to indivi…

Business & Corporate LawWills, Estates & TrustsReal Estate LawFamily Law

Connect Family Law

4 lawyers · Est. 2015

Connect Family Law is a family law firm formed in 2015 by Leisha Murphy and Simon Kent, with offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna and North Vancouver serving clients across British Columbia, Canada and internationall…

Family Law

Cori L. McGuire Law Corporation is a Kelowna based family law practice focused on parenting coordination and family law arbitration for clients across British Columbia. Cori McGuire, called to the BC bar in 1998, help…

Family Law

Courtyard Law Offices is a Kelowna, British Columbia law firm focused on family law, including divorce and separation, along with wills and estates. The firm operates out of a restored heritage building on Bernard Ave…

Family LawWills, Estates & Trusts

D. Oscar Barnes, Barrister & Solicitor is a law firm in Lake Country, British Columbia, offering family law, estate planning and civil litigation services, along with real estate conveyancing, notarization, affidavit …

Family LawWills, Estates & TrustsCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionReal Estate Law

Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP

13 lawyers · Est. 1968

Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP is a full service law firm based in Kelowna, British Columbia, serving clients throughout the Okanagan Valley and across the province. Founded in 1968, it handles personal injury and ICBC cla…

Personal InjuryFamily LawEmployment & Labour LawWills, Estates & Trusts

Entrust Law Corporation is a law firm in Kelowna offering estate planning, probate and estate administration, corporate law, family law, real estate, and trust and fiduciary services to individuals, families and busin…

Wills, Estates & TrustsBusiness & Corporate LawFamily LawReal Estate Law

EQ One Law

1 lawyer

EQ One Law is a boutique law firm located in downtown Kelowna, led by sole practitioner Dren Maloku. The firm focuses on child protection, collaborative family law, criminal defence and related civil litigation, and i…

Family LawCriminal DefenceCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Farris LLP

101 lawyers · Est. 1903

Farris LLP is a full-service law firm founded in 1903, with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and Surrey, British Columbia. The firm advises on more than 50 practice areas and industries, including corporate an…

Administrative & Regulatory LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBusiness & Corporate LawClass Actions

FH&P Lawyers LLP

5 lawyers · Est. 1903

FH&P Lawyers LLP is a mid-size, full-service law firm with offices in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton, serving business and private clients throughout the Interior of British Columbia. It traces its roots to 1903 …

Business & Corporate LawReal Estate LawWills, Estates & TrustsFamily Law

Geord Holland Law is a sole-practitioner firm in Kelowna, BC, with more than 40 years of experience in real estate, business law, and land development, particularly for resort properties. The firm also maintains a nic…

Real Estate LawBusiness & Corporate LawFamily Law

Gertsoyg & Company

2 lawyers

Gertsoyg & Company is a Vancouver-based law firm with additional offices in Burnaby, Kelowna, Langley, North Vancouver, Richmond, and Surrey, British Columbia. It handles family law, estate litigation, personal injury…

Family LawWills, Estates & TrustsPersonal InjuryCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Gordon & Company

1 lawyer · Est. 1991

Gordon & Company is a Kelowna law firm founded by Joe Gordon in 1991, with over 40 years of combined legal experience serving Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Oyama, Peachland, and Summerland. The firm practises f…

Family LawCriminal DefenceCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Greg LeClair Law

1 lawyer

Greg LeClair Law is a boutique Kelowna, BC family law practice run by lawyer Greg LeClair, a senior partner with Thomas Butler LLP since 1994. Legal services are provided through LeClair Law Corporation. The firm focu…

Family LawPersonal Injury

Heinrichs Richards LLP is a law firm with offices in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, focused on family law and wills and estates matters, and it also handles some real estate matters. Its Kelowna office opene…

Family LawWills, Estates & TrustsReal Estate Law

Heritage Law Group

2 lawyers

Heritage Law Group is a full-service law firm in Kelowna that has served the area for over 40 years, founded within the Johnson family. The firm practices criminal law, family law, wills and estates, construction law …

Criminal DefenceFamily LawWills, Estates & TrustsConstruction Law

Inside Passage Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2007

Inside Passage Law is a boutique family law and mediation firm founded in 2007 by Aurora Johannson, based in Kelowna and serving clients throughout the Okanagan. It offers divorce and separation representation, indepe…

Family LawCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Mark Chiu Law

1 lawyer

Mark Chiu Law is a sole-practitioner firm in Kelowna focused on family and criminal law. Mark Chiu has practiced in British Columbia since 2014 and is a certified Family Law Mediator, meeting clients by appointment only.

Family LawCriminal DefenceLegal Aid

Martin Estate and Injury Law

4 lawyers · Est. 2014

Martin Estate and Injury Law is a law firm serving the North Okanagan from offices in Vernon and Lake Country. Founded by Melody Martin in 2014, the firm practices family law, business law, wills and estates, and seri…

Family LawBusiness & Corporate LawWills, Estates & TrustsPersonal Injury

Newcombe and Company Law Office is a Kelowna, BC law practice led by Michael Newcombe, offering affordable, effective legal services in family law, criminal defence and conveyancing. The firm specializes in trial work…

Family LawCriminal DefenceReal Estate LawLegal Aid

One80 Law Group

1 lawyer · Est. 2018

One80 Law Group is a virtual-first law firm, founded in 2018, that provides legal services across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. It focuses on residential and commercial real estate, wills, estate planning and…

Real Estate LawWills, Estates & TrustsBusiness & Corporate LawFamily Law