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About Valerie M. Little Law Corporation:
YOUR FAMILY LAWYER IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Valerie M. Little Law Corporation has over 30 years of experience practicing family law both inside and outside of the courtroom. She is a litigator, a certified family law mediator, and a collaborative family lawyer in New Westminster, British Columbia. As a result of these experiences, she uses a variety of skills to resolve your family law issues—whatever they may be. Your situation is unique but fortunately, Ms. Little is prepared to apply her extensive expertise and individualized care to you and your family.
Ms. Little's practice is exclusively devoted to issues of family law in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver. She is able to apply her expertise and knowledge when it comes to custody ( now called parenting time), guardianship, access, child and spousal support, and other aspects of family law as it pertains to children. Ms. Little can also advise you about mobility issues, division of assets, grandparents' rights, divorce, and adoption. No matter what family law questions or issues you might be facing, you will receive attentive care, knowledgeable advice and a practical and strategic approach to resolving your family law issues.
Ms. Little regularly appears in the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia. She is the past chair of the Westminster Family Law Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and a past elected Canadian Bar Association representative for Westminster County. Consider completing the Contact us form to speak directly with our family lawyer in British Columbia.
Our Family Law Services in British Columbia
Valerie M. Little provides specialized family law services for a select number of clients within British Columbia. Her services are as follows:
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Adoption lawyer: Assisting with stepparent, relative, and private adoption applications in compliance with British Columbia legislation and court procedures.
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Agreements lawyer: Drafting, reviewing, and revising legally binding family law agreements to ensure clarity, enforceability, and statutory compliance.
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Child support lawyer: Calculating, establishing, varying, and enforcing child support obligations under the Federal Child Support Guidelines.
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Cohabitation agreement: Drafting agreements for unmarried couples that define financial rights and obligations during the relationship and upon separation.
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Collaborative divorce lawyer: Representing clients in structured collaborative processes where parties agree to resolve matters without court litigation.
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Divorce: Managing uncontested and contested divorce proceedings, including corollary matters such as parenting and support.
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Emergency orders: Preparing urgent court applications involving immediate concerns such as safety, parenting time, or preservation of property.
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Grandparent rights: Assisting grandparents with applications for contact or access to grandchildren based on the best interests of the child.
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Grey divorce: Addressing divorce matters involving long-term marriages, retirement assets, pensions, and later-life financial considerations.
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Guardianship lawyer: Advising and representing clients in applications to establish or clarify guardianship rights and responsibilities.
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Help for DIY: Providing limited-scope legal services to individuals managing their own court proceedings who require document review or procedural guidance.
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High-net-worth divorce: Managing complex property division, business interests, trusts, and significant asset portfolios.
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Legal separation lawyer: Preparing separation agreements and advising on rights and obligations arising from relationship breakdown.
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Mediation: Representing clients during structured mediation sessions to negotiate legally sound settlements.
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Prenuptial agreement: Preparing marriage agreements that outline property and support terms prior to marriage under British Columbia law.
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Property division: Identifying, valuing, and dividing family property and debt in accordance with Part 5 of the Family Law Act.
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Separation agreement: Drafting comprehensive agreements that address parenting arrangements, financial support, and division of property and debt.
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Spousal support: Determining entitlement, calculating payments, and resolving disputes in accordance with statutory factors and advisory guidelines.
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Contested divorce: Providing full court representation where parties are unable to reach an agreement on parenting, support, or property matters.
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Uncontested divorce: Preparing the paperwork to obtain your divorce order.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are considering divorce or facing any family law issues, contact our office today. Valerie offers an initial consultation during which time she will meet you personally in her law office to discuss your unique family law situation. During this one hour consultation, she will review the facts of your case and any related legal documents. She will identify the legal issues in your case and summarily advise you about each issue. Finally, she will talk to you about the available options to resolve your dispute, both inside and outside the courtroom.
For more information and answers to your family law questions, please call us today!
Valerie M. Little Law Corporation is centrally located in New Westminster and serves the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale, Delta, Langley, Tri-Cities, the Lower Mainland, and Whistler.