Family Law

Our skilled family law team is here to support you through the unique challenges of separation and divorce.

A Family-First Approach

We work to find solutions best for your individual needs and circumstances while ensuring the protection of your rights and the well-being of your family.

Proceed with Confidence

Our team provides the information and guidance you need to confidently move forward with your life. We’ll help you understand your rights and options, and how different decisions shape future outcomes. We strive to make your separation process as straightforward as possible.

Why Rites Law is Right for You

Experience

We specialize exclusively in family law matter. Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge and experience handling various family law issues such as divorce, parenting issues, support, equalization and domestic violence.

Creative Solutions for Better Outcomes

Our team continually finds innovative solutions to complex family law issues, leading to more favorable outcomes for you.

Client-Centred Focus

Unlike other firms, our highly personalized approach keeps you involved every step of the way. We keep you informed about the progress of your case, answer your questions promptly and explain legal proceedings in a clear and understandable way. When you call us, a real person you know and trust will answer.

Compassion and Empathy

We recognize that few experiences rival the emotional intensity of separation and divorce.  We actively listen to you, work to understand your concerns and tailor legal strategies to your specific needs.

Full Support for Every Family

We represent clients in all areas of family law, including:

DIVORCE
  • Contested and uncontested divorce
  • Annulments
PARENTING
  • Decision making responsibility (formerly referred to as custody)
  • Parenting time (formerly referred to as access)
  • Mobility rights
  • Grandparent contact
  • Step-parent adoption
  • Motions to change
SUPPORT
  • Child support
  • Spousal support
  • Dependent support claims
FINANCIAL
  • Property division (Equalization of Net Family Property
  • Tracing of Hidden Assets or Income
  • High net worth divorces
  • Investigations regarding spousal businesses and assets
  • Tracing hidden assets and fraud
  • Financial considerations for second marriages
  • Financial considerations for business owners
LITIGATION
  • Appeals
  • Motions to change
  • Urgent matters
  • Emergency motions
  • Restraining orders
INTERNATIONAL
  • Hague convention and international child abduction
  • International adoptions
  • Inter-jurisdictional and foreign matters
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
  • Negotiation
  • Mediation
  • Conferencing
DOMESTIC CONTRACTS
  • Cohabitation agreements
  • Marriage contracts
  • Separation agreements
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
  • Common law issues
  • Legal research and opinions

Complimentary Therapy

Family disputes are often emotionally overwhelming. As a new client of our practice, you’ll receive two complimentary therapy sessions with a skilled therapist from Redbird Therapy. You are free to use these sessions in any way you choose, even if they’re unrelated to the issues you’re addressing with Rites Law.

Ready to take the next step?

Schedule a consult today and let us help you navigate your family law matters with confidence and care.