Family law
Out-of-court divorce and settlements, family litigation or disputes.
Our Approach to Family Law
Legal problems of familial nature are particularly sensitive, since they touch the center of your life and your most essential concerns. Our family lawyers understand this: they apply an empathetic approach based on listening, support and customized solutions to your case.
Our family lawyers take your case to heart and are present by your side to handle your case with care from start to finish, sparing you the extra stress and emotional upheaval.
✦ Process
Our approach
At the heart of our practice is our lawyers' commitment to putting our clients first. We understand that every legal situation is unique, and we take the time to listen, understand your situation and develop the best strategy for you.
Consultation
A legal consultation is the first essential step in accessing our services. During this consultation, our lawyers will have the opportunity to hear and better understand your situation, so as to best answer your questions and concerns.
Legal advice
Thanks to their in-depth knowledge of various areas of law, our lawyers can provide you with legal advice and solutions that arerelevant and tailored to your situation.
Representation
You can count on the oratory skills and determination of our lawyers to represent you and defend your interests before courts or government agencies.
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Services Offered in Family Law
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you looking for a family or divorce lawyer in Montreal or Quebec? You've come to the right place.
When a legal problem hits the family, your relationship with your family and your most personal rights can be turned upside down.
Our family lawyers are familiar with the sensitivity and difficulty of legal disputes within the family. They thoroughly know your rights as well as the best way to defend them.
Our family law team is skilled and has handled many cases like yours; whether it's filing for divorce, establishing shared custody, claiming or contesting child or spousal support in Quebec, or separation, including separation of property for common-law spouses, we can help.
Whether you are common-law or civil union partners, married, recently separated or divorced, our team of family law attorneys are here to help.
You don't have to go through it alone. We're here to support you, because we understand how painful and emotionally challenging a family matter can be.
The simple answer is as quickly as possible!
The sooner you consult a family lawyer, the sooner you can be assisted in your legal case to ensure that your rights are protected.
Family law has judicial deadlines and statutes of limitations , after which you can no longer assert your rights, and you may risk having your claim rejected.
Consult one of our family law attorneys without any further delay to be represented and protect your rights!
During the first consultation, our family law attorneys will listen carefully to your story with empathy and respect. The family lawyer will reassure you and explain the different options available to protect your rights and interests.
For example, when you meet with one of our lawyers for separation or divorce, the lawyer will suggest, based on your file, whether you should participate in family mediation, or file an application or motion with the court. Depending on your case, this could be a contentious application for separation or divorce, or a joint application for divorce based on a draft agreement.
The lawyer will also inform you of any additional applications that may be necessary in view of your case, such as an application for alimony, child support or shared custody.
After this consultation, or if you already have an application in progress, the family lawyer can accompany you through family mediation in Montreal with a specialized family mediator or file a court application and represent you in court.
It's hard to find the best family lawyer, because there's no such thing as the perfect lawyer.
You can find a good family lawyer in Montreal if you choose a law firm specialized in family law, that offers the service you're looking for and has a good reputation.
You'll also want to make sure that the lawyer is competent, empathetic and has handled a good number of cases similar to yours.
Family law is one of the core practice areas of Boavista Legal Services. Boavista Legal Services has lawyers who practice in family law, and who treat cases with empathy and respect. We also offer the full range of family law services.
Boavista Legal Services has an excellent reputation in this field of practice.