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How We Can Help

We offer a number of services to help you resolve your family law issues in the way that makes the most sense for you. We can help you to decide on the best course of action by considering factors such as the urgency of your matter, the complexity of the issues, the degree of conflict, and the financial resources at your disposal. If you already have an agreement with your spouse or former partner, we can work with you to create a separation or divorce agreement. If you need help reaching an agreement, we can assist you by mediating your dispute, negotiating the issues with your spouse or former partner, or using the collaborative family law process to resolve the issues in dispute. If court intervention is necessary, we can provide legal coaching to help you resolve the matter on your own or, in limited cases, can assist you directly to access the assistance of the Court to resolve your dispute.

Legal Consultation

We generally recommend that you start with a legal consultation to review your issues, get some preliminary advice, and determine which processes are best suited to resolving your matter. We offer a free, initial 15 minute introductory phone call to help you decide the best way to proceed. Full legal consultations are billed at Nora’s regular hourly rate of  $400 per hour plus GST.

Collaborative Family Law

If you are dedicated to resolving your issues out of court, Collaborative Family Process is a great option. The collaborative family process is focused on finding solutions that work for everyone involved -- you, your spouse, and especially your children -- without the stress and cost of going to court.

 

For more information about Collaborative Family Law, you can visit collaborativepractice.ca

Legal Coaching

Sometimes, litigation is the only option, but the cost of hiring a lawyer is beyond your financial means. We can help by providing referrals and legal coaching if you choose to represent yourself. Legal coaching services may include:

  1. Offering suggestions on negotiating parenting, support, or property issues with your former partner.

  2. Reviewing your pleadings and other court documents and making suggestions on how to improve them.

  3. Providing tips on preparing for mediation, Family Docket Court, Family Chambers, or other court processes.

With legal coaching, you can get the help you need to resolve your family law issues with no commitment to ongoing legal services.

​Mediation

Mediation provides a low-conflict and cost-effective approach to resolving family law issues. It's most effective for legal matters where both parties are committed to resolving issues without resorting to lengthy negotiations or litigation. Although lawyers can act as mediators, they cannot offer independent legal advice to either party afterward. At LeBlanc Family Law, we can assist you with mediating your matter and then refer you to other lawyers for independent legal advice. Alternatively, if you resolve your matter through another mediator, we can provide the necessary independent legal advice.

Litigation

Litigation (going to court) is rarely the best option for resolving family law disputes.  As a general rule, it results in increased conflict,  extends the time it takes to resolve the dispute, and is the most expensive option.  At LeBlanc Family Law we recognize that there are some situations where there is no other alternative but to initiate a court application. In that case, we will either initiate court action while continuing to attempt to settle the matter, refer you to another lawyer to litigate the matter, assist you in the background with legal coaching services or, in limited cases, assist you be representing you in Court. 

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