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Parenting plans Surrey

If you are considering filing for divorce in Surrey, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a consultation. You need the right legal representation to help you navigate the process. Alternative Dispute Resolution in SurreyIn some cases, it may be possible to resolve divorce disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or collaborative divorce. We make it a point to explain the legal process in simple language to our clients and to be available to answer any questions they may have throughout the case. Surrey Divorce Law AttorneyThe process of divorce can be difficult and emotionally draining. The Federal Child Support Guidelines are used to determine child support in Surrey. Alternative Dispute Resolutions in SurreyIt may be possible to settle divorce disputes using alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and collaborative divorce. Property Division in SurreyThe division of property in Surrey is governed by the Family Law Act, which sets out the rules for the division of family property and debt. Divorce Lawyers Surrey

Our uncontested divorce lawyers know that if both you and your spouse are amicable and reasonable, you will reach a settlement on all issues in your case. In this case, all you have to do is to let the court know and ask for a BC divorce. You do not have to appear in court, but rather the judge signs an order of divorce that may incorporate your settlement terms. An uncontested divorce essentially means you agree on everything, including child support, child custody arrangements, spousal support, and property and debt division. Contact our Surrey divorce lawyers by calling 604-575-1333 or contact us.

A contested divorce does not mean you contest the actual divorce, but rather the terms of your divorce which relate to property division, support payments, custody, or parenting time. Our contested divorce lawyers can help you and your spouse reach a separation agreement through mediation. In fact, most divorces settle before trial. Although our experienced lawyers do all we can to avoid a costly, time-consuming trial, we are prepared to litigate your case in court if necessary to protect your rights.

Whether you have settled everything or not, our divorce lawyers will take your hand and lead you through all loops and holes, all the confusion and all the difficulties you may experience as you navigate this process. Divorce in Surrey, BC is complicated and expensive. We don’t deny that. But sometimes if you try to do something so complicated yourself, you may lose much more than you save. We have seen this first hand in so many cases.

The Divorce Act governs divorce in British Columbia and Canada. To be eligible for a divorce in BC, you or your spouse must be a primary resident of BC for at least one year. You may begin the process and apply for divorce if you or your spouse currently live in British Columbia and plan to reside here for at least one year, but the divorce cannot be ordered until you have been living in BC for at least one year.

You must have grounds to divorce in BC. Valid grounds for divorce in Surrey may include:

  • Separation for at least one year,
  • Adultery or,
  • Physical or Mental Cruelty

There are two types of divorce: uncontested or contested.