Family law matters can raise questions long before you are ready to make a legal decision. These answers provide general information about some of the issues that we at Richmond Tymchuk Family Law LLP regularly help clients navigate.
If you are dealing with a separation, divorce, parenting dispute, support issue or another family law matter, our Calgary family lawyers can provide clear, strategic guidance. Contact us at Richmond Tymchuk LLP to discuss your situation and the next steps available to you.
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Urgent Matters
If you or a child are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are experiencing family violence or need help making a safety plan, call or text the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818, available 24/7. You can also contact the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-387-5437, available 24/7.
Common Questions
Bring any relevant court documents, agreements, financial information and correspondence you already have. A clear overview of your circumstances, concerns and priorities will help your lawyer make the conversation more productive.
The timeline depends on whether issues such as parenting, support and property have already been resolved. An uncontested divorce may take only a few months, while a contested divorce can take considerably longer. A divorce generally takes effect 31 days after the court grants it.
Yes. We help clients resolve family law matters through negotiation, collaborative family law, mediation and arbitration, while remaining prepared to litigate when an agreement cannot be reached.
Legal fees depend on the complexity of your matter, the amount of time required, and the approach taken to reach a resolution. We discuss fees during the initial consultation.
Client privacy is taken seriously. Personal information is handled in accordance with legal and professional obligations, with disclosure limited to circumstances required to advance your matter, obtain professional assistance or comply with the law.
Still have questions?
Family law matters can raise questions long before you are ready to make a legal decision. These answers provide general information about some of the issues that we at Richmond Tymchuk Family Law LLP regularly help clients navigate.