Legal Process

Separation & Divorce

When parents separate it is often difficult to make important decisions, especially when those decisions come at a crucial time and may affect your future; having a Lawyer to guide you through the process and assist you in decision making may by vital to the outcome of your matter. Our firm's mission is to protect your and your families best interest, we do this by minimizing conflict and obtaining effective resolutions. You will feel comfortable and confident as our firm provides you with the voice you need to resolve difficult or outstanding issues while ensuring that you have sound advice regarding your options.

Negotiations, Mediation or Litigation?

Knowing your rights and responsibilities will allow you to make sound choices

Unresolved issues can be extremely difficult to finalize, and often when people are not able to agree on an issue the situation can become hostile, escalated and misconstrued. If you are involved in a proceeding, or thinking of commencing a proceeding against someone, it is imperative that you understand your rights, consequences and probable outcomes.

There are various ways to deal with issues of dispute, from mediation to litigation; each circumstance is unique and requires the appropriate respect and attention it deserves. Despite how your matter will proceed, it is our goal to keep the control in your hands.

Where to Start?

The Consultation

A Consultation is the first meeting between you and your new prospective Lawyer. This meeting is your opportunity to tell your story and obtain legal advice on the issues. This is also a good opportunity to ensure that the Lawyer is a good fit for you, this is extremely important because you need to feel comfortable with the Lawyer who is handling your matter.

Our firm offers a low fee consultation for $250 + Hst. This provides you with up to one hour with one of our Lawyers. From there you can decide if you wish to retain, the decision is yours.

Faulkner &
Van Barneveld Professional Corporation

Next Step, Picking up the Pieces...

Separation & Divorce

Negotiations, Mediation or Litigation?

Knowing your rights and responsibilities will allow you to make sound choices

Where to Start?

The Consultation