Quay Law Centre

Business Details

Family Law Services in New Westminster

Quay Law Centre is a distinguished family law firm with decades of collective experience in resolving complex divorce and family law matters. Our team of seasoned attorneys, including three former Benchers of the Law Society of British Columbia and Queen's Counsel honorees, specializes in litigation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. We serve clients across British Columbia, Canada, and internationally, offering tailored legal strategies for property division, child custody, spousal support, and high-asset divorce cases.

Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with compassionate guidance, ensuring clients understand their rights while navigating emotionally challenging situations. With over 5,500 cases successfully resolved, we maintain a strong tradition of courtroom excellence while prioritizing cost-effective solutions through mediation and collaborative law. Our practice extends to appellate work, restraining orders, and forensic asset investigations, supported by a deep understanding of both provincial and federal family law frameworks.

Services

Divorce Representation Child Custody Spousal Support Property Division Mediation Services Appeals Restraining Orders Collaborative Law Asset Valuation Pension Division

Highlights and features

Specialize in complex family law cases with over 5,500 successfully resolved
Offer alternative dispute resolution options to reduce costs and stress
Team includes Queen's Counsel honorees and former Law Society Benchers
Provide tailored legal strategies for high-asset and international cases
Maintain courtroom excellence with appellate practice expertise

What people say

Exceptional legal skills Compassionate representation Successful case outcomes Dedicated advocacy Professional expertise

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Services

Divorce Representation

Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive legal representation for divorce proceedings, including contested and uncontested cases. We handle asset division, spousal support negotiations, and complex issues involving business ownership. Our team prepares cases for trial while exploring settlement options to minimize conflict. Clients receive personalized guidance through every stage of the divorce process.

Child Custody

We advocate for clients in child custody and access matters, focusing on children's best interests. Our lawyers address parenting time schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and relocation issues. We help modify existing orders and enforce custody agreements through legal channels. The firm emphasizes preserving parent-child relationships while protecting clients' rights.

Property Division

Our specialists handle complex property division cases involving real estate, pensions, business valuations, and hidden assets. We identify family versus separate property and negotiate equitable settlements. The firm conducts forensic investigations when necessary and litigates high-value disputes while considering tax implications and long-term financial impacts.

Mediation Services

Quay Law Centre offers alternative dispute resolution through certified mediators. Our process helps couples resolve family law issues amicably, reducing emotional stress and legal costs. We facilitate discussions on child support, custody arrangements, and property settlements while maintaining legal compliance. Mediation often produces more satisfactory outcomes than courtroom battles.

Appeals

The firm handles appeals for clients dissatisfied with court decisions. Our appellate specialists analyze trial records for legal errors and prepare compelling arguments. We draft detailed factums and present oral arguments before higher courts. With experience in custody, property, and support appeals, we pursue justice while explaining realistic case outcomes to clients.

People

Russell S. Tretiak K.C.

Lawyer

Russell Tretiak practices exclusively in family law litigation and professional body representation. With Queen's Counsel designation, he brings decades of courtroom experience to complex divorce cases involving property division, child custody, and spousal support matters.

Questions

What family law services do you specialize in?

We specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, property division, mediation services, and appeals for family law cases.

Do you handle international family law cases?

Yes, our firm represents clients in international family law matters involving cross-border custody disputes, property division, and enforcement of foreign court orders.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept major credit cards, bank transfers, and personal cheques for our legal services. Payment plans may be available for qualified clients.

Do you offer mediation services?

Yes, we provide certified mediation services through our West Coast ADR Center for family law disputes including custody, support, and property matters.

What areas do you serve?

We serve clients throughout British Columbia, Canada, and internationally from our New Westminster office location.

Can you handle complex property division cases?

Our team specializes in complex property division involving business valuations, pension assets, and high-net-worth divorces with multiple property holdings.

Reviews (7)

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Matty P.

Mar 25, 2021 Report

Worst law practice I've dealt with. I am severely dyslexic and told Russell S. Tretiak. He yesterday verbally assaulted me called me stupid & dumb. He is a burn out old man who smells like booze! Their dumpy so called office smells of moth balls! I would never recommend such un classy business practice to anyone.

Gerald Crawford

Oct 06, 2020 Report

Critical:Professionalism,Value
I hired the owner but ended up with a student lawyer he was good enough for the most part. The owner was arrogant and rude behavior was a problem so I left. No direction here.

Ram Ahluwalia

Jul 19, 2020 Report

When I joined them as a client they did not inform me or told me honestly that they were having problems and there will be a lot of people leaving the law firm ,they would hand over my case to one lawyer he would resign ,then they would hand it over to another person he would also leave. The third time I was dealing with Miss Shivleen Sandhu who was professional and worked on my file, Then she also left the law firm due to some personal reasons and I was without a council... I was going through a very tough time emotionally, financially and to add it all I was with the most unprofessional law firm

Kathryn Murray

Jan 16, 2020 Report

Bad experience. I felt the (lady) lawyer did not work for me at all. After suffering years of physical abuse I had to depend on legal aid. She was not helpful and in the end her actions helped my abuser. Sadly, he committed suicide 6 months later but my feelings were she helped him due to her complete and utter lack of caring about my situation. She told me I wasn't entitled to a bit of his big pension. Turned out that was not true. I have MS and that little bit would have made the world of difference. It felt like I was just a nuisance. A number.

FRather

Oct 10, 2019 Report

I called in this law office this morning (Nov 20, 2018) at around 9:40 am to talk to a family lawyer in filing divorce case. The receptionist at the front desk connected me to a female lawyer, who, instead of helping me, rebuked and insulted me. She mentioned that I was calling-in to get free information and she is not a source of free-information data. And, she didn't gave me even a single tip, even though I mentioned that I DO NOT WANT FREE SERVICE. I explained her I need a lawyer to guide me but I was left heart-broken, insulted and extremely humiliated. Would never recommend this place to anybody

Lauren Foundrell

Aug 30, 2019 Report

I am absolutely disgusted with this Law Firms lack of professionalism. I briefly dealt with a young girl (Kimberly), that was working. She was very short with me and somewhat rude. I was instantly turned off by my visit and would not recommend. Especially due to the fact that after that encounter, I easily found this online, one of the lawyers is obviously unethical according to his own employee posting all over Facebook. Who knows what his employees discuss and post on the internet about his clients!!!

Krista Davy

Aug 01, 2019 Report

Quay Law Centre is very professional. They were always welcoming and helpful both in person and on the phone. I highly recommend them, especially Brandon Hastings.