Business Details
17 Years
experience
Family Law Solutions in Langley, BC
Since 2009, our family law practice has dedicated itself to providing compassionate, client-centered legal solutions. With nearly five decades of combined experience, we specialize in guiding families through complex legal transitions, prioritizing practical resolutions that address both immediate needs and long-term well-being. Our team of seasoned attorneys brings a holistic approach to family law matters, combining courtroom expertise with alternative dispute resolution methods to minimize conflict and protect client interests. We maintain active involvement in legal professional organizations, including the Law Society of British Columbia and Fraser Valley Bar Association, while continuously refining our practice through ongoing legal education.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through personalized service, transparent communication, and a proven track record of successful outcomes in divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, and property division cases. We remain dedicated to evolving with our clients' needs while upholding the highest standards of legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Mediation Services
Property Division
Spousal Support
Legal Coaching
Cohabitation Agreements
Separation Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of specialized family law experience in the Fraser Valley
- Our team includes former Bar Association presidents and experienced mediators
- We prioritize alternative dispute resolution to minimize conflict and costs
- Our attorneys maintain active involvement in legal professional organizations
- We provide personalized case strategies tailored to each family's unique needs
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Fraser Valley Bar Association
What people say
Professional and timely service
Exceptional legal expertise
Compassionate representation
Successful case outcomes
Excellent communication
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive divorce representation, guiding clients through complex legal proceedings while prioritizing their family's best interests. We combine courtroom expertise with strategic negotiation skills to protect client rights regarding property division, spousal support, and custody arrangements. Our approach focuses on achieving favorable outcomes while minimizing emotional distress through transparent communication and realistic case assessments.
Child Custody
We specialize in creating custody arrangements that prioritize children's well-being while protecting parental rights. Our team helps clients navigate custody evaluations, parenting plans, and visitation rights with practical solutions tailored to each family's unique circumstances. We emphasize cooperative parenting frameworks while maintaining strong advocacy in contested custody cases through evidence-based legal strategies.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate constructive negotiations to resolve family law disputes outside courtroom settings. This collaborative approach addresses property division, support agreements, and parenting arrangements through structured dialogue that preserves relationships and reduces legal costs. We help clients craft mutually beneficial solutions while ensuring legal compliance and enforceability of final agreements.
Spousal Support
We provide strategic counsel on spousal support matters, analyzing factors like relationship duration, financial disparities, and living standards. Our team helps clients understand their rights and obligations while negotiating fair support arrangements or challenging unreasonable claims. We combine legal expertise with practical financial analysis to achieve equitable outcomes.
Legal Coaching
Our unbundled legal services offer targeted guidance for clients handling specific aspects of their cases independently. We provide document review, procedural advice, and strategy sessions to empower informed decision-making while maintaining ethical boundaries. This flexible approach helps clients manage legal costs while receiving expert professional support.
People
Martha D. Metzner
Founder & Family Law Attorney
With over 25 years of family law experience, Martha combines courtroom advocacy with mediation expertise. A former Fraser Valley Bar Association president, she focuses on practical solutions for complex family legal matters while maintaining strong client relationships.
Karen McNeilly
Family Law Attorney
Practicing family law since 1997, Karen specializes in alternative dispute resolution and mediation. She represents clients in all court levels while emphasizing cooperative solutions for custody, support, and property division matters through her extensive legal experience.
Nancy Halford
Legal Professional
A registered paralegal with decades of legal experience, Nancy provides structured support to clients navigating family law issues. Her background in personal injury and family law, combined with organizational expertise, enhances client service delivery.
Rebekah Ohashi
Legal Assistant
Fluent in Japanese with family law specialization, Rebekah provides critical support to attorneys and clients. Her legal administrative expertise ensures efficient case management while maintaining cultural sensitivity in client interactions.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, property division, mediation services, and legal coaching for self-represented litigants.
How do you approach conflict resolution?
We prioritize alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation to minimize conflict, but maintain strong courtroom advocacy when litigation becomes necessary for protecting client interests.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our team includes former Bar Association presidents with over 25 combined years of family law experience, handling cases from straightforward divorces to complex custody disputes.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer traditional representation and unbundled services allowing flexible engagement options tailored to individual client needs and financial considerations.
Do you serve areas beyond Langley?
While based in Langley, we represent clients throughout the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland regions in British Columbia family law matters.
Reviews (5)
Andrea Francis
Jul 03, 2021
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When I first became a client of Metzner Law I worked with Cole Caljoux who was very empathetic and kind. He was quick to respond, ethical in his practice and worked hard for me and my case. It wasnt until later that I worked more closely with Martha Metzner and she was fantastic. She knows her stuff and is strategic in her approach. She keeps you focused and is ethical in her practice. She is professional and challenges you on your thinking from a legal perspective. She stays focused on the children and evidence. She works with you and if you have capacity and knowledge to do some of the work
S. L. N.
Dec 16, 2020
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I would suggest not to look at these reviews. When a lawyer's office claims she has experience in certain areas and you find out otherwise when you meet, that is called misleading. When they charge you for the consultation before you meet the lawyer, that is called no confidence in their abilities. Finally, when the lawyer stereotype you based on your ethnicity then that lawyer should not be practicing. Unfortunately that lawyer is Ms. Metzner.
M. Mw
Jan 24, 2020
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I came to Martha D Metzer Law Corporation during one of the most difficult times in my life. I needed a lawyer that could help with a very long-standing and highly volatile family violence case with many complex issues. My life and my child's life changed for the better, when I met Cole Cajouw. Although I had limited funds, he didn't turn me away. I was elated when I learned that Cole offered unbundling services, where I could pay for the work performed as opposed to paying out a full retainer fee, money which I did not have at the time. Cole was empathetic and kind to me. He is extremely knowledgeable
Mandeep Aulakh
Aug 20, 2019
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Amazing person..and even a better lawyer. I can easily say the same about the rest of the team...Terri, Cole, amazing people to work with. Martha handled my case very professionally and i've recommended her to people who have asked for a good lawyer. Martha has a great reputation in/out of court. During my case, we dealt with few different judges and all had great amount of respect for her as a lawyer. For any matter, I believe lawyer's reputation makes a great difference as to how your case is presented and looked at by the court. She's the type of lawyer who wants to help her clients resolve
Eily Davidson
Jun 29, 2019
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I know Guardian Angels helped me find my way to Martha's law firm and in particular, Monica Rudd, J.D. Associate. I needed to go through a divorce and I was a complete mess. I'm an extremely nervous and anxious person by nature and divorces are the 2nd most stressful things we go through in our lives, the 1st being the death of a spouse or child. Monica truly listened to make sure she got all the facts straight. She would ask necessary, direct questions but she was always a wonderful combination of gentle, firm and kind. Monica bent over backwards to maintain space between my ex and I, even to
