Family Law

Ratcliff and Company brings skills, experience, sensitivity and knowledge to its clients in handling complex matters such as:

• Divorce and separation
• Cohabitation/Marriage Agreements
• Child Custody and visitation/access
• Adoption
• Child and spousal support
• Property division
• Domestic violence
• Same sex partnership and marriage

Child custody and support can be two of the most contentious issues in many divorce proceedings. We provide expert counsel in child custody matters and support issues, and also handle post-judgment matters such as variations of spousal support.

We will go through your details with you carefully and compassionately before advising on all the options that are open to you, taking a practical caring approach.

Members of our family department are also trained in mediation and in collaborative procedures.

"The new wave of law, without court" encourages both parties in a separation or divorce to collaborate toward solutions which work for both of them.

Ratcliff's lawyers will help you:

• avoid court wherever possible
• create solutions respecting the values and goals of both parties and the best interests of their children
• achieve a fair settlement of all issues.

Your feelings and values are honoured, it's less stressful for you, it's easier on your children, your time and money is saved.

Family law professionals such as divorce coaches, child specialists and financial specialists can be part of the team to help the separating or divorcing couple.

For couples willing to negotiate, open to creative and unique solutions, and wanting to minimize their and their children's hurt, this approach is both admirable and effective.

Please contact Shamim Shivji 604-988-5201 Email: admin@ratcliff.com

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