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Family Law Firms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia

43 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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Albert & Co. Law LLP is a full-service Abbotsford, British Columbia law firm founded by Sara Tebbutt Albert and Emily Anderson. It focuses on estate planning, administration, and litigation, alongside family law, fami…

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionWills, Estates & TrustsFamily LawBusiness & Corporate Law

ALG Lawyers

6 lawyers

ALG Lawyers is a family, criminal, civil litigation and estate law firm with offices in Abbotsford, Surrey and Vancouver, BC. Founded by Jasdeep Aujla, the firm serves English, Hindi and Punjabi speaking clients and d…

Family LawCriminal DefenceCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionReal Estate Law

Amandeep S. Sidhu Law Corporation is a law firm in Abbotsford, British Columbia, offering civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, real estate law, wills and estates, family law, and notary public services. The…

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBusiness & Corporate LawReal Estate LawWills, Estates & Trusts

Baker Newby LLP

24 lawyers · Est. 1937

Baker Newby LLP is a full-service law firm that has practised in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia since 1937, growing from a sole Depression-era practitioner in Chilliwack into one of the largest law firms in BC…

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Cascade Law Corporation is a full-service law firm in Abbotsford, British Columbia, that has served the community for more than two decades and also maintains a presence in Agassiz. The firm's practice focuses primari…

Personal InjuryWills, Estates & TrustsFamily LawBusiness & Corporate Law

Clarity Family Law is a family law firm based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, that offers out-of-court, settlement-focused legal services to Fraser Valley families. Most services are provided on a flat-fee basis, and…

Family Law

Dale A. Strebchuk Law Corporation

1 lawyer · Est. 1997

Dale A. Strebchuk Law Corporation is a general-practice law firm in Abbotsford, British Columbia, established in 1997. It represents individual and corporate clients in personal injury, wills, estates and trusts, fami…

Personal InjuryWills, Estates & TrustsFamily LawCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Dale G.R. Sands

1 lawyer

Dale G.R. Sands is a sole-practitioner law office in Mission, British Columbia, serving Mission and the surrounding area. The lawyer handles family law, civil litigation, wills and estates, and criminal law matters in…

Family LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionWills, Estates & TrustsCriminal Defence

Dean Cho Law Corporation is a sole-practitioner family law firm based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, practicing before all courts in the province. It focuses on family law and child protection matters, including sep…

Family Law

Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group is a law firm practising family, criminal, immigration and civil law across the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland, including Abbotsford, Langley, Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond and Burnaby. It's l…

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Flow Family Law & Mediation is a settlement-based family law and mediation firm located in Abbotsford, British Columbia. It offers collaborative family law, mediation, legal coaching, separation agreements, and cohabi…

Family Law

Forret Law Corporation is a law firm based in Mission, British Columbia, serving clients throughout the Fraser Valley. It offers services in litigation and dispute resolution, family and estate planning, business and …

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFamily LawWills, Estates & TrustsBusiness & Corporate Law

Fraserwest Law Group LLP

2 lawyers · Est. 1908

Fraserwest Law Group LLP is Chilliwack's oldest full-service law firm, established in 1908. It practises corporate and commercial law, wills and estate planning, real estate and conveyancing, personal injury, family l…

Business & Corporate LawWills, Estates & TrustsReal Estate LawPersonal Injury

Gill & Gill Lawyers

14 lawyers

Gill & Gill Lawyers is a law firm with offices in Surrey, Abbotsford, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Its lawyers practice family law, criminal defence, wills and estates, civil litigation, real estate, and business …

Family LawCriminal DefenceWills, Estates & TrustsCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Jessica Steiner Family Law is a sole-practitioner family law firm based in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Jessica Steiner blends private and legal aid work, offering services including mediation, provincial and supreme…

Family LawLegal Aid

Kirti Law Corporation

2 lawyers · Est. 2021

Kirti Law Corporation, formerly known as Summit Law Office, is a law firm in Abbotsford established in 2021 that serves the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. It focuses on family law, real estate law, business law and…

Family LawReal Estate LawWills, Estates & TrustsBusiness & Corporate Law

Krentz & Hedman

3 lawyers · Est. 1997

Krentz & Hedman is a family law firm in Abbotsford, British Columbia, founded in 1997 by Rory Krentz and Karen Hedman. The firm focuses exclusively on family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, …

Family Law

KSW Lawyers

50 lawyers · Est. 1973

KSW Lawyers, formally Kane Shannon Weiler LLP, is a full-service law firm founded in 1973 that has served Surrey and the wider Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland ever since. The firm represents corporate and individual …

Business & Corporate LawCriminal DefenceInsurance LawEmployment & Labour Law

Kuhn LLP

16 lawyers · Est. 1998

Kuhn LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in Abbotsford and Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1998. It serves businesses, charities, and individuals in areas including corporate and real estate law, emplo…

Administrative & Regulatory LawBusiness & Corporate LawConstruction LawCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Lawfellow Legal Services Law Corporation is a primarily virtual law firm based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, serving the Fraser Valley and clients across the province. It focuses on family law, civil litigation, le…

Family LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNotary & Commissioner Services

Legalbird

4 lawyers

Legalbird is a family law and civil litigation firm with offices in Abbotsford, Delta and Vancouver, also serving Surrey and the surrounding Lower Mainland. Its lawyers additionally handle criminal law and immigration…

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFamily LawCriminal DefenceImmigration Law

Liberty Law Corporation is a Fraser Valley law firm, Barristers and Solicitors, with offices in Abbotsford and Surrey, BC. The firm practises citizenship and immigration law, criminal law, family law, and human rights…

Immigration LawCriminal DefenceFamily LawEmployment & Labour Law

Mahogany Law Group LLP is a family and estate law firm based in Abbotsford, BC, serving clients across the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. The firm's approach is to match each client with the lawyer on its team best…

Family LawWills, Estates & TrustsNotary & Commissioner Services

This site is the Mandarin Chinese-focused family and divorce law practice of the British Columbia operations of Merchant Law Group LLP, with offices in Langley, Surrey and Abbotsford. Its lawyers handle divorce and fa…

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