Articles tagged “Family Law Mediation”:

September 28, 2012

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The Best Interest of My Client When Separating or Divorcing in Vancouver, BC

When a client is considering separating or has already separated; my role as a vancouer family lawyer is to look out for the best interests of my client.  One client may consult me and be seeking to take everything she can financially and materially from her spouse and inflict emotional revenge.  Another client may consult me and want to settle her separation and/or divorce with fairness and justice for both parties.

I advise every separating client that the legal experts point out that families who choose the litigation system to resolve their disputes, generally harm their children and dissipate their family’s assets.  The court system is not suited to deal with the complexities of interpersonal relations when separating Read more »

September 26, 2012

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Gilsig Family Law: “What We Do and How We Do It”

Marla B. Gilsig, Family Lawyer, works exclusively on divorce law and family related matters, including custody, spousal support, child support, property division, and separation.  Gilsig Family Law is located in Vancouver, British Columbia.

At Gilsig Family Law our focus is exclusively on family law.  We offer pre-separation legal advice and work with clients who are going through a separation or divorce.  We assist clients with family related issues including custody and access, separation agreements, child support, spousal support, liability, division of family property, and enforcement of court orders.  We negotiate settlements for our clients using collaborative family law or mediation process and also mediate disputes.  If a fair and reasonable settlement cannot be reached we prepare … Read more »

December 25, 2011

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“The Secret Lawyers Aren’t Telling You: How To Pick A Family Mediator”

When you mediate your divorce, time is on your side.  So slow down and make well-thought out, educated decisions.  Your first task is to choose a well-qualified, mediator.  Look for a mediator who has the skill to help you and your former spouse reach a consensus about how to co-parent your children.  What experience has the mediator had parenting children from the early years all the way through to adulthood?  Does the mediator have the financial experience and knowledge to guide you as you decide how to divide up your family assets and debts?  Does the mediator have a good working knowledge of family law? 

A talented mediator knows that lack of time and time pressure can pose … Read more »