Family Law
CHOOSE A FAMILY LAWYER WHO WILL ADVOCATE FOR YOU IN LANGLEY, NEW WESTMINSTER, BURNABY AND COQUITLAM
When your family life changes, it can be an emotional time. Between paperwork and strained relationships, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with stress.
When working through a difficult divorce or welcoming a new child into your family through adoption, Valerie M. Little will guide you through the process as your family lawyer. Our office is located in New Westminster, and we also serve customers from Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, and Maple Ridge.
When it comes to family law, you need a lawyer who can educate you on the ins and outs of the legal system. Don't get lost in the legal jargon and stress; Valerie M. Little can simplify the legal process and give you the help you need.
Family Lawyer in Langley Offering Solutions for Over 25 Years
Your family is the most important thing in your life, and you want legal issues to cause as little turmoil as possible. When you need effective representation from a family lawyer in Langley and surrounding areas, Valerie M. Little Law Corporation is the practice to call. We have over 25years of experience helping with the following family legal services:
Agreements: If you and your partner are struggling with your relationship or conversely considering moving in together, you could benefit from a separation agreement or a cohabitation agreement.
Emergency Orders: Certain family issues need to be addressed immediately to ensure the safety of all parties involved. Emergency orders include cases such as child abuse and domestic violence.
Legal Separation: If you and your spouse decide to legally separate, you have many decisions to make about your living situation, children, and divorce. A caring family lawyer in New Westminster and area can be invaluable for helping make these decisions.
Divorce: Because divorce is often more complex than anticipated, it’s a good idea to hire an effective family lawyer in Coquitlam and area. Valerie M. Little Law Corporation will listen attentively to your situation and help you determine the best course of action for your divorce proceedings.
Collaborative Divorce: At Valerie M. Little Law Corporation, we also practice collaborative divorce. This is a unique option that allows for equality and for most issues to be resolved out of court with the help of divorce coaches, valuators and child psychologists if desired.
Child Custody: When separating from your spouse, one major concern is what will happen to your children. Child custody is a complex issue, but with the help of our family lawyers in Burnaby, you’ll come to an understanding of the laws and rights affecting you and your child.
Adoption: Adopting a child is exciting and emotional, with many legal facets. Depending on your personal situation, adopting a child will be a varied process. To determine how to go about adopting a child, be sure to contact an understanding family lawyer.
Guardianship: As the parent of your child, you are a legal guardian that can make decisions for your child. Through a court order or binding agreement, you can define which guardians can exercise which parental responsibilities.
Child Support: Our family lawyer provides child support services for couples going through a separation or divorce in British Columbia. These services include determining the amount of child support you are entitled to, as well as the enforcement of existing orders and the negotiation of further support arrangements.
Grandparents' Rights: Our British Columbia-based family lawyer can also address the rights of grandparents with regards to the visitation or custody of their grandchildren.
Asset Division: Our family lawyer also provides legal assistance for couples going through a separation or divorce with regards to the equitable division of their assets, property, and debts. Our services also include the identification of assets and liabilities and the evaluation of their value.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: If you are based in British Columbia and planning to get married, it is important that you contact your family lawyer to put together a prenuptial agreement. This is a legal contract signed by both partners that outlines how assets, debts, and spousal support will be divided in the event of a divorce or separation. A postnuptial agreement is similar but is drawn up after marriage. It can be used to reflect changes in the financial circumstances of the spouses, including the acquisition of new assets, an increase in net wealth, and the birth or adoption of children.
Spousal Support: Our family lawyer in British Columbia will help determine the amount and duration of spousal support you are entitled to following a separation or divorce. Also known as alimony, this financial help can be determined based on several factors, including the length of the marriage or partnership and the spouses’ or partners’ incomes.
Grey Divorce: Our grey divorce solutions are tailored to older couples who are going through a divorce. Our British Columbia-based family lawyer will help you successfully tackle matters such as retirement plans and each party’s healthcare needs.
High-Net-Worth Divorce: Our high-net-worth divorce services are designed for couples who possess significant assets and need professional guidance to navigate complex financial agreements. Our services include business evaluations, asset division, and tax implications.
Parenting Time: Our parenting time services consist of the creation of schedules that will outline the specifics of each parent’s parenting time and custody rights.
Uncontested Divorce: Our uncontested divorce services are designed for British Columbia couples who have come to an agreement with regards to all the aspects of their divorce. Our family lawyer will draw up all the required paperwork and guide you on how to proceed with all legal matters.
Mediation: Through our mediation services, our family lawyer will serve as a neutral third party to help you and your partner resolve your disputes without having to go to court.
Contact a Family Lawyer Serving New Westminster, Coquitlam and Area
At Valerie M. Little Law Corporation, we try to amicably resolve legal problems outside the court through mediation and negotiation, but we are ready to go to court for you if necessary. We know that every case is different. We focus on providing the right legal services for your individual situation.
Get help for any family law issue from a lawyer in New Westminster by browsing our site, calling us at 604-526-3333, or by filling out our online contact form below on this page.
Valerie M. Little Law Corporation is centrally located in New Westminster and serves the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale, Delta, Langley, Tri-Cities, the Lower Mainland, Squamish and Whistler.