Our Services

Every client can expect

Practical Advice

Honest Guidance

Detailed Solutions

We draft, review, and provide Independent Legal Advice for:

Cohabitation Agreements – which can detail each party’s expectations, rights and obligations related to household expenses, asset and debt division, and spousal support during the relationship and in the event of a separation.

Pre-nuptial/Marriage Contracts – which are for parties who are getting married or who are already married and wish to ensure certain assets are protected in addition to specifying each party’s expectations, rights and obligations related to household expenses, asset and debt division, and spousal support during the relationship and in the event of a divorce.

Separation agreements – which address issues of asset and debt division, parenting time of the partner’s children, child support and spousal support.

Both parties should have independent legal advice from a lawyer prior to signing any agreement to ensure that the agreement is fair and legally binding.

We practice Collaborative Family Law which is an alternative dispute resolution process where the parties (married or common law) and their lawyers agree to:

negotiate a settlement without taking their dispute to court;
communicate and exchange information honestly and in good faith;
create solutions that take into account the interests of both parties;
the withdrawal of all professionals involved if either party chooses to go to court.

In addition to the lawyers for each party, the collaborative law process may include neutral mental health professionals, financial planners, child specialists and/or divorce coaches. Whether the parties decide to retain these other professionals will depend on their unique situations and needs.

At Gordon Family Law, your divorce or separation will be completed by a Registered Collaborative Family Lawyer.

For more information about Collaborative Family Law, please contact us (insert link to contact page), or visit: collaborativepractice.ca

With a limited scope legal service, a client retains a lawyer to perform specific tasks or take responsibility for a specific issue of your case. The client handles the other tasks or issues that would form part of the services a lawyer would provide in a full-service retainer. The client and the lawyer enter into a limited scope agreement which outlines the services the lawyer will provide.

At Gordon Family Law, we can provide different types of services including:

Giving legal advice about the case;
Providing legal advice about the client’s rights and responsibilities;
Providing guidance and information about court procedures;
Reviewing and/or preparing court documents;
Conducting research and analysis about a legal problem;
Attending with a client at mediation or other dispute resolution meeting;
Giving an opinion regarding a draft agreement;
Evaluating settlement options;
Conducting a negotiation;
Completing an uncontested divorce.

We can tailor an agreement which suits your needs and budget. Please contact us to book a consultation.

Legal coaching is a type of limited scope service where the lawyer-coach provides legal advice, support and guidance “in the wings” while the client maintains responsibility for all aspects of the dispute. With this service, the client can control their legal expenses as they can decide when and how much guidance they need from their coach.

As your coach, we will work with you by:

Giving legal advice;
Explaining laws and rules relevant to your case;
Explaining the legal process;
Helping you set your short- and long-term goals;
Organizing the tasks you need to complete;
Providing guidance as you develop a strategy to achieve your goals;
Managing your expectations;
Reviewing and editing the documents you’ve prepared;
Preparing you for court and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) appearances;
Assisting with negotiation and settlement discussions.

Legal coaching is billed on an hourly basis at a reduced rate. Please contact us for further information.

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process whereby parties meet with an impartial professional who will assist them in resolving their family conflict.

Mediation is a cost-effective option if you are seeking to avoid prolonged time in Court and want a predictable outcome to your dispute. You will be an active participant in determining the issues and crafting the solutions that are most important to you and your family.

We can assist with conflicts involving:

Separation and Divorce,
Division of family property,
Parenting time and decision-making,
Relocation,
Child and spousal support; and,
Grandparent access

We offer mediation for Court of Justice and Court of King’s Bench Bench matters for self-represented parties. Contact us for more information about our Process to Resolution and our tailored fee structure.

We provide notary public and commissioner of oath services by scheduled appointment. We can witness, attest, and certify documents including:

Affidavits
Statutory declarations
Child travel letters
Passport Applications
Original true copies
Proof of identity

Gordon Family Law

c/o Daunais McKay & Harms

#1020, 140 – 4th Ave SW

Calgary, AB T2P 3N3

Phone: 587.837.3680

Email: [email protected]

*Gordon Family Law is a member of Daunais McKay & Harms, An Association of Independent Law Practices