Family
RBS lawyers assist clients to understand their options and plan for the best possible outcome.
Richards Buell Sutton LLP understands the dissolution of a marriage can be a very stressful time for an individual and their family. As such, we believe that preserving these relationships as much as possible while achieving a favourable outcome for our clients is important. Through negotiation, mediation and where necessary litigation, our lawyers can help clients reach timely and cost-effective solutions.
Whether you are currently living with an individual or planning to merge households, we are able to establish the necessary agreements to protect everyone involved and ensure clear communication.
What We Do
Our team has the experience to provide a number of services, including:
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Divorce
- Common Law
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Custody Arrangements
- Division of Assets
- Spousal and Child Support
- In term Relief Orders
- Asset Freeze
- Court Representation
- Enforcement
Our lawyers regularly assist clients with advice and representation in court proceedings or through negotiated settlements. RBS lawyers assist clients who are facing the breakdown of a marriage or common law relationship to understand their options and plan for the best possible outcome. Similarly, we help clients entering new family relationships to understand the potential financial impact and how best to protect pre-existing obligations and commitments.
RBS lawyers are widely respected and highly regarded by their peers in the local legal community, and also nationally. In 2006, Colin Millar was appointed as amicus curiae ("friend of the court") to the Supreme Court of Canada to provide the Court with an independent review of the issues in a complex family law case.
What You Can Expect From Us
Richards Buell Sutton LLP is BC's oldest law firm and we have been providing legal service to the community for 140 years. During this time, we have maintained an active Family Law group, experienced with various dispute resolution formats and the more complex court litigation.
The Family Law group will take the necessary time to fully understand your situation and your desired results. If needed, we will work closely with your investment or financial advisor, as well as review any insurance matters that may be of concern. Our intent is to make this lifestyle transition as smooth as possible for you and your family and help to preserve any existing relationships needed. In addition, the firm takes great care to ensure your client information remains strictly confidential.