Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Coquitlam
At Ghankas Law Group, we are dedicated to providing personalized family law services that prioritize direct client communication and legal expertise. Founded by Vik Ghankas, our firm operates on the principle that clients deserve direct access to a lawyer throughout their case, ensuring transparency and accountability. With over a decade of experience in family law, we specialize in navigating complex legal matters such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. Our approach emphasizes negotiated settlements to maintain client control over outcomes, while remaining fully prepared for litigation when necessary.We serve clients across the Lower Mainland with a commitment to protecting their rights and fostering solutions that support their family's future. Our practice is built on the belief that legal representation should be both accessible and responsive, with a focus on clear communication and tailored strategies. By combining legal acumen with a deep understanding of the emotional challenges inherent in family law cases, we strive to deliver outcomes that balance legal rigor with compassionate counsel.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Services
Spousal Support
Child Custody
Property Division
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We guarantee direct access to a lawyer throughout your entire case
- Our founder personally manages every case with 10+ years of family law experience
- We prioritize negotiated settlements while maintaining litigation readiness
- We serve the Tri-Cities and Lower Mainland with local legal expertise
- We offer transparent communication and tailored legal strategies
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses relationship breakdowns through divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial support negotiations. We help clients protect their rights while creating sustainable solutions for post-separation family dynamics. Our approach balances legal advocacy with practical problem-solving to achieve outcomes that serve clients' long-term interests.
Divorce Services
We handle both contested and uncontested divorces under BC Supreme Court regulations. Our services include preparing legal documentation, negotiating property division, and resolving child custody matters. We guide clients through the three legal grounds for divorce while prioritizing their children's best interests throughout the process.
Spousal Support
We provide expert guidance on spousal support calculations using BC's Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. Our representation covers compensatory support for career sacrifices, needs-based support for financial independence, and contractual support from prenuptial agreements. We advocate for fair arrangements considering relationship duration and income disparities.
Child Custody
We help establish custody arrangements that prioritize children's well-being while respecting parental rights. Our services cover shared parenting plans requiring mutual decision-making and primary residence arrangements with scheduled visitation. We address relocation challenges and ensure compliance with child support guidelines based on custody percentages.
Property Division
Our property division services distinguish between family property and excluded assets during divorce proceedings. We handle valuation of homes, investments, and pensions while protecting inheritances and pre-relationship assets. We ensure equitable distribution according to BC's Family Law Act while addressing complex financial situations.
People
Vik Ghankas
Founder & Lawyer
Vik Ghankas is an experienced family law attorney with over a decade of legal practice in British Columbia. He established Ghankas Law Group to provide personalized legal representation while maintaining direct client communication. A father of two, he combines legal expertise with understanding of family dynamics.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support negotiations, property division, and family law agreements.
How does your firm differ from others?
We guarantee direct access to a lawyer throughout your case, avoiding delegation to support staff. Our founder personally manages every matter with 10+ years of family law experience.
Do you handle both contested and uncontested divorces?
Yes, we handle all divorce types from straightforward uncontested cases to complex contested matters involving property disputes and child custody battles.
How are child support payments calculated?
Child support follows BC guidelines considering parental incomes, custody percentages, and special expenses like education and healthcare needs.
Can you help with parenting arrangements?
We create custody plans prioritizing children's best interests, including shared parenting and primary residence arrangements with detailed visitation schedules.
Reviews (1)
Steve Dhillon
Jun 29, 2016
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The ghankas law grouped took a very detailed approach in helping me with all my questions and inquiries, thanks for all the hard work!
