Family Law
Pettit and Company boasts some of the most skilled family law lawyers in British Columbia.
Legal issues involving your family can create an incredibly stressful journey: Pettit and Company will guide you every step of the way with expert legal advice and representation. Click here to read more on why having a good lawyer is vital during divorce proceedings.
With decades of experience behind us, we can help you with:
- Child support
- Parenting arrangements, including relocation
- Spousal support
- Dividing family property and debt, including complex high-net-worth cases
- Jurisdictional issues
We always work to achieve negotiated agreements where possible: they are cost-effective and offer certainty. . But if court appearances are necessary, our team of litigation specialists offer skilled and effective advocacy on your behalf throughout the court processes with a goal of obtaining a fair and final resolution in the most cost-effective manner possible.
Cohabitation and marriage agreements
If you are about to enter into a legal or common-law marriage, we can negotiate a cohabitation or marriage agreement (commonly known as a “pre-nup”) that is tailored to you and your relationship, protecting your interests and clarifying the expectations of both parties.
Simple divorce proceedings
If a settlement has been achieved out of Court and all you require is a divorce, we can assist you the preparation of the necessary court document to obtain what is called a “desk order divorce”.
As a firm, we work collaboratively in order to provide our clients with that which they deserve – superior legal services at reasonable rates. At Pettit and Company, we are committed to legal excellence -- you pay for our experience and expertise, not our real estate.
Call or email us today to set up a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers to assist you with your Family Law matter.