Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Firm in Vancouver
We are a dedicated family law firm committed to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with expertise and compassion. Our team practices exclusively in family law, staying at the forefront of evolving regulations to provide informed representation. We offer tailored solutions through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative processes, ensuring clients feel empowered in their legal journey. With a focus on transparency, we provide straightforward advice to clarify options and strategies for optimal outcomes. Our boutique firm combines personalized service with the depth of resources needed to address diverse family law matters, including high-net-worth divorces, parenting coordination, and adoption.Client comfort is prioritized through a free initial consultation, allowing prospective clients to find the right legal fit during challenging times. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, maintaining a practical, solution-oriented approach that avoids unnecessary conflict. We actively collaborate with external experts when needed, ensuring comprehensive support for every client's unique circumstances. Our reputation for professionalism and calm demeanor has been built through consistent delivery of results-focused legal services since establishing the firm. We welcome the opportunity to apply our specialized knowledge to protect your family's future.
Services
Litigation
Mediation
Arbitration
Parenting Coordination
Marriage Agreements
High Net Worth Divorce
Legal Coaching
Adoption
Collaborative Law
Family Violence Cases
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We exclusively practice family law with 20+ years combined attorney experience
- We offer multiple dispute resolution processes tailored to client needs
- Your initial consultation comes with no cost or obligation
- We provide clear explanations of legal options and strategies
- Our team maintains practical, solution-focused legal representation
What people say
Knowledgeable and professional
Calm demeanor
Practical and down-to-earth
Extremely resourceful
Boutique atmosphere
Services
Family Law Litigation
Our litigation practice focuses on protecting client interests in contested family law matters. We handle divorce proceedings, custody battles, and property division cases with strategic courtroom advocacy. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with practical negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes through trial when necessary.
Mediation Services
We facilitate constructive mediation sessions to resolve family law disputes outside court. Our certified mediators help clients reach mutually acceptable agreements on parenting plans, financial support, and other critical issues while maintaining amicable relationships.
Arbitration
Our arbitration practice provides binding resolutions for complex family law conflicts. We offer efficient decision-making with customized procedures that maintain privacy while avoiding lengthy court processes, particularly beneficial for high-net-worth individuals.
Parenting Coordination
We assist separated parents in developing effective co-parenting strategies through specialized coordination services. Our approach focuses on children's best interests while establishing clear communication frameworks and dispute resolution mechanisms for ongoing parenting issues.
Marriage Agreements
Our team drafts comprehensive marriage agreements to protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities. We ensure legal compliance while tailoring agreements to clients' specific circumstances, providing peace of mind for future planning.
People
Joe Broadhurst
Partner
Experienced family law attorney with 15+ years of litigation expertise, focusing on complex divorce and custody cases while maintaining practical solutions-oriented approach.
Michelle Kooy
Partner
Seasoned legal professional specializing in family law mediation and high-net-worth divorce cases, known for calm demeanor and resourceful problem-solving abilities during contentious proceedings.
Shelina Sayani
Associate Counsel
Dedicated family law practitioner providing comprehensive legal support in custody matters and collaborative law processes with commitment to client-centered representation.
Sonia Kainth
Associate Counsel
Skilled attorney focusing on adoption cases and parenting coordination, bringing practical approach to resolving complex family law issues through various dispute resolution methods.
Holly Johnson
Associate
Emerging legal professional supporting diverse family law matters including mediation preparation and documentation, committed to thorough client service and legal excellence.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We handle divorce, custody, mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, high-net-worth cases, adoption, and family violence matters.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary first appointments to help clients find the right legal approach for their situation.
How do you handle complex financial divorces?
Our team has specific experience with high-net-worth divorces, employing specialized valuation techniques and financial experts when needed.
What dispute resolution options are available?
We offer litigation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative processes to suit different client needs and circumstances.
Can you help with urgent family law matters?
While we don't provide emergency services, we prioritize timely responses to pressing family law concerns.
Do you handle cases outside Vancouver?
Our primary practice area is Vancouver, but we can advise on jurisdictional requirements for other locations.
Reviews (4)
Rita Albanese
May 28, 2021
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Joe was both professional, and understanding during a very difficult and acrimonious divorce. Joe and his team helped me every step of the way. When I said I wanted an end to it all, he took it over and
managed to resolve it so that no one could ever use the court system to coerce and intimidate me again. What I am grateful for is how Joe and his team went to work for me. I finally felt a huge sense of relief,
and highly recommend Joe, and his team. Forever grateful
Rita Anderson
managed to resolve it so that no one could ever use the court system to coerce and intimidate me again. What I am grateful for is how Joe and his team went to work for me. I finally felt a huge sense of relief,
and highly recommend Joe, and his team. Forever grateful
Rita Anderson
Gwen Steffan
May 12, 2021
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I hired Joe Broadhurst to help me resolve issues with parenting time and child support as well as a move to another province. He was excellent as was his team including Jenny Lin and Aman Gill. They were professional, responded in a timely manner to my questions, provided sage and sound legal advice, and kept me in the loop on the issues and process. Joe kept an eye on my costs and helped to remind me to consider the big picture in terms of getting to a resolution. I was super impressed and happy to have him and his team on my side throughout the process and would highly recommend him and his team
Diana Chen
Apr 28, 2021
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Jenny was very patient and kind when I told her what I wanted to do. She really took the time to understand all my needs and made thoughtful suggestions where needed, I really appreciated her professional insight. I was not hesitant to speak up or ask questions at all, she was personable and answered my questions thoroughly, making sure I understood. I would recommend Jenny to anyone!
Jonathan Aitken
Jul 12, 2020
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I would like to highly recommend Michelle Kooy and her assistant Aman Gill. I felt very well represented by Michelle and Aman is totally on the ball. Their professionalism and attention to detail never faltered from beginning to end. I found Michelle mid way through my collaborative separation after my lawyer went on a sudden medical leave. Michelle and Aman picked up my file and did a great job addressing my needs. Communication was always there and I can not say enough for the way they handled my divorce. Truly grateful. -E
