Dinning Hunter Lambert Jackson

Family Law

 

When dealing with the inevitable life changes caused by separation and child custody arrangements, you need a lawyer who specializes in family law issues and who can uphold your rights. Besides the emotional and financial issues that come with divorce and spousal maintenance payments, you need to work with a lawyer who puts your peace of mind first.

If you are dealing with any of the following items, contact the lawyer(s) below for a consultation and expert guidance:

  • Divorce settlements
  • Prenuptial, Cohabitation, Marriage and Separation Agreements
  • Child related matters, such as child custody, guardianship
  • Property division and spousal maintenance
  • Pension division

Articles with information on divorce in BC

The following articles contain general information on divorce in BC. For advice on your specific situation, please contact a family lawyer at the bottom of the page.

Divorce in BC: Getting a divorce, or responding to a notice

This article discusses the beginning stages of getting a separation, and responding to a Notice of Family Claim. more »

Spousal Support Payments in BC

This article defines the purpose of spousal support, and lays out the factors which determine the amount of a spousal support payment. more »

Child Support Payments in BC

This article shows what you could expect to pay or receive in terms of child support, and the details you need to keep in mind in developing a support agreement. more »

Child Custody Agreements in BC

This article examines the differences between sole and joint custody, and the other decisions that must be made in a child custody agreement.more »

Divorce Settlement: Division of assets in BC

This article talks about which assets must be divided in a divorce settlement in BC, and what happens to a pension plan in the settlement.more »

Lawyers to Contact

Leigh P. Gagnon, Lawyer
Lawyer
Dinning Hunter Lambert & Jackson
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Downtown Office
1202 Fort St.
,
Victoria
,
BC
V8V 3K8
Work
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+1.250.381.2151
 
Leigh is a litigator practicing in a variety of areas including family law, criminal law, personal injury law and employment law... more »
 
Paul P. Gauthier, Lawyer
Lawyer
Dinning Hunter Lambert & Jackson
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Downtown Office
1202 Fort St.
,
Victoria
,
BC
V8V 3K8
Work
:
+1.250.381.2151
 
Paul has represented clients at the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, the B.C. Employment Standards Tribunal, the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Tax Court of Canada. He has a special interest in commercial/construction law and tax matters... more »
 
Marlisa Martin, Lawyer
Lawyer
Dinning Hunter Lambert & Jackson
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Westshore Office
813 Goldstream Ave.
,
Victoria
,
BC
V9B 2X8
Work
:
+1.250.478.1731
 
Marlisa was called to the BC Bar March 1, 2011 and at that time joined the firm as an associate. Marlisa is developing a general practice with a focus on criminal law, personal injury, employment law, family law, human rights and administrative law... more »