Dealing with family law matters can be very emotional and stressful, and many clients are overwhelmed when they first call to schedule an initial consultation with a family lawyer. Navigating the legalities around family matters can seem very foreign and confusing. Having an initial consultation with a family lawyer will help you understand the process,…

Jonathan Lazar, head of Watson Goepel’s Family Law Group will be presenting on “Difficult Cases Involving Aging Clients” at the Collaborative Divorce Vancouver‘s Older and Wiser: The Phenomenon of Grey Divorce conference being held May 23-24. This multi-disciplinary conference will focus on understanding the unique needs and challenges of divorcing couples over 50 years of age.

Individuals who are going through separation and divorce without a lawyer often feel considerable stress and uncertainty navigating the legal system. They may encounter difficulty educating themselves on court rules, procedures and the laws that apply to their case. For some, hiring a lawyer to represent them in their matter is simply not a financial…

Separation and divorce are hard enough on you kids. You shouldn’t also have to worry about how your parents are going to cooperate on ongoing parenting issues after everything else is settled. There is a good chance one or both of them aren’t feeling very happy about the outcome of the divorce. Worst case scenario,…

As a family law lawyer in Vancouver I frequently review legal cases that are issued by our Courts, and which deal mostly with separating or divorcing couples. Occasionally I come across a unique family law case that stands out against the typical array of issues, which commonly include custody or guardianship, child and spousal support,…

If you follow local media coverage, you will know that changes in the real estate market in the Lower Mainland of B.C., and Vancouver in particular, are having far reaching effects.  These effects ripple down to family law cases too.  In many situations where people are separating or divorcing and also have to deal with…

The process of separation and divorce is typically challenging to say the least. It is often an emotionally painful and stressful time, not to mention confusing and possibly costly. This may be your first experience working with a lawyer and that in and of itself can be a daunting prospect. Clients invest their valuable time…

If you are embarking on a separation or divorce you have a wide selection of Vancouver divorce lawyers and law firms to choose from. Should you employ a family law lawyer at a full-service firm that provides legal guidance in many different practice areas, or at a boutique firm that is dedicated solely to the…

The Loss of the Child’s Voice When a couple is going through a separation or divorce, the well-being of the children ought to be their first priority.  While many parents may think that they have the best interests of their children in mind, they themselves are often busy trying to cope with the emotional and…

You don’t have to be embroiled in a family law dispute to know that trying to resolve family law matters through the court system is expensive and will likely take months or even years to complete. In the past, the traditional court process was seen as the only legal option available to families who couldn’t…