Family Law

The lawyers at Kimel & Rowe Law LLP understand that divorce and separation take a significant emotional and financial toll on people. We work closely with clients to ensure that their legal rights are protected and expectations are met.

Court ought to be a last resort in family law. Nobody benefits with continued conflict. The emotional, mental and financial drain a separation can cause a person unwanted anxiety and depression. Relationships among family members are sometimes challenging. Our professionals can help resolve family disputes and offer strategies to avoid conflicts. The members of our national Family Law Group provide personalized service to resolve family law issues through advanced planning, skilled negotiations and experienced representation in both courtroom and mediation settings. In addition to the traditional services we provide to families in transition, our in-depth expertise enables us to provide strategic advice to business clients on protecting their commercial assets. We also consult with other professionals to advise clients on the impact of family law on their estate, corporate and tax-planning matters.

Kimel & Rowe Law LLP is experienced in all aspects of Family Law. The files handled by the Kimel & Rowe Law LLP team focus on divorce, custody and access, child support, spousal support, property division, separation agreements, adoptions, mediation and collaborative law. Kimel & Rowe Law LLP services not only the Greater North York area, but all of Northeastern British Columbia, its lawyers appearing in all levels of the Province’s Courts, in an effort to deal with the files presented to them in an efficient, cost-effective and professional manner. At Kimel & Rowe Law LLP , we encourage alternative dispute resolution when appropriate, which may allow us attempt to resolve issues without the need for court intervention by use of negotiation, mediation and collaborative processes. There are times and situations where court is warranted, however. Our lawyers have assisted clients as Applicants and Respondents in family law proceedings in both the British Columbia Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice for matters involving:

  • Divorce
  • Custody
  • Access
  • Mobility
  • Support and Property Division

In some cases, agreements can be drafted to protect assets, including family trusts and business assets. For litigated matters, our members argue family law issues in court and in private arbitrations. If you are faced with an escalating family matter or need some advice on where to begin, contact Kimel & Rowe Law LLP to discuss how our family lawyers can help.