SERVICES WE PROVIDE

  • Cohabitation Agreements

  • Collaborative Family Law

  • Child Support

  • Custody / Access / Parenting Arrangements

  • Divorce

  • Estate Administration and Litigation

  • Gestational / Surrogacy Agreements

  • Grandparent and Extended Family Access

  • Guardianship

  • Marital Agreements

  • Mediation

  • Prenuptial Agreements

  • Property Division / Debt Resolution

  • Prevention Orders / Applications to Set Aside Protection Orders

  • Separation Agreements

  • Spousal Support

  • Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  1. Conflict search.  Prior to receiving confidential information, we need to check to make sure that we do not have a conflict preventing us from meeting with you.

  2. An initial telephone call.  One of our staff will call you to ask for background information, to explain the initial consultation process and to provide you with our lawyers' rates for this service. Rates for consultations for family law matters range from $300 to $700 inclusive of taxes. Our lawyers' hourly rates vary based on seniority and range from $175 to $400 per hour. Our rates are subject to change. We will discuss rates for other services such as estate matters and real estate transactions when you contact us.

  3. Questionnaire. We may send you a questionnaire to provide a framework for preparing for your consultation and which assists us to be efficient with your time and budget.
     

  4. Initial Consultation. Your initial consultation for a family law matter (usually a one to two-hour meeting) gives us the opportunity to explore your circumstances and desired outcome. We will be able to provide you with legal information and discuss with you the processes and options available to you.
     

  5. Retainer.  If you wish to proceed and we agree to take on your case, we will enter into a retainer agreement prior to moving forward. We will discuss those terms with you as they vary case by case.
     

  6. Moving forward. After retaining us, we will further discuss with you the plan and process that we feel will work the best for you in your particular circumstances.

 

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Other Ways to Obtain Legal Assistance

We do not offer free legal consultations nor do we typically take on Legal Aid cases. We cannot provide you with legal advice without meeting you through our consultation process. If you are seeking a free legal consultation please visit the Legal Help Centre, CLEA or, for women, the Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre. For information about eligibility and applying for Legal Aid, please visit Legal Aid Manitoba.  A link to Legal Aid's new online application can be found here. In June 2019, the Province of Manitoba enacted legislation in an effort to modernize access to services, improve the range and relevance of services provided and align efforts across sectors. For more information about services available to Manitoba families and for access to the province’s online family law hub providing information and resources click here.