Family Law

Compassionate and Strategic Family Law Guidance

Family law issues are often emotionally challenging and legally complex. At Northpoint Legal, we offer compassionate, clear, and strategic legal support to individuals and families in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia. Whether you’re navigating divorce, negotiating parenting arrangements, or addressing financial support matters, our team ensures you understand your options clearly and can move forward confidently.

Family Law in British Columbia

In BC, family law is primarily governed by the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act. These statutes help ensure fair and equitable outcomes related to marriage, parenting, and financial obligations. Northpoint Legal provides comprehensive legal guidance across various family law matters, always tailored to individual circumstances.

Divorce

Divorce involves complex emotional, financial, and legal considerations. Northpoint Legal assists with both contested and uncontested divorces, including negotiating separation agreements, determining spousal support, and representing clients in court proceedings. Learn more about divorce in Canada.

Division of Assets

Fairly dividing family assets and debts is critical. Our team helps clients navigate property division involving real estate, investment portfolios, pensions, retirement savings, debts, and business interests. For detailed guidelines, see the BC Family Law Act.

High Net Worth Separation

High net worth separations involve complex financial and legal issues. Our approach addresses challenges related to business ownership, taxation implications, trusts, inheritances, international assets, and protecting financial privacy and wealth preservation.

Parenting Time & Custody

Ensuring the best interests and stability of children is paramount. Northpoint Legal provides guidance on parenting plans, custody agreements, parental decision-making authority, relocation rights, and grandparents' or third-party guardianship. Explore BC Parenting and Custody guidelines.

Child, Partner & Spousal Support

We assist families in determining appropriate child support under the Federal Child Support Guidelines and addressing spousal support entitlement, duration, and modifications. Our guidance also extends to common-law relationship support arrangements.

Pet Custody

Pets hold a special place in family dynamics, and custody arrangements can be emotional. Although legally classified as property, BC courts often consider who provided primary care, managed expenses, and can best accommodate the pet's ongoing needs when resolving pet custody disputes.

Resolving Family Law Disputes

Court litigation is not always necessary. We encourage alternative dispute resolution methods including mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law. These methods can offer more timely, cost-effective, and amicable resolutions. Visit Legal Aid BC for more on mediation.