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About Pathway Legal
Pathway Legal Family Law Lawyers Vancouver BC, is known province-wide for its client-focused approach, clear communication, and deep commitment to alternative dispute resolution.
We support families through every stage of separation and divorce, offering mediation, legal coaching and negotiation, with court as a last resort.
By focusing on amicable solutions and transparent billing, Pathway Legal Family Lawyers helps clients move forward confidently and efficiently.
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Phone: 778-557-5099
Email: reception@pathwaylegal.ca
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Reach our Vancouver office
(By appointment only)
The City Centre,
885 W Georgia St #20,
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8
Note: In-person office hours are by appointment.
We also serve clients in Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and across BC by secure video.
We are here for Vancouver families
Vancouver moves fast. Life gets complicated. And when a relationship ends, the last thing you need is a legal process that drags on for many months, and sometimes years, while the rest of your life sits on hold.
Pathway Legal's Vancouver office is located in the heart of the city at 885 West Georgia Street.
We serve families across Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver, and we meet with clients province-wide by secure video so that distance is never a barrier to getting good legal advice.
We are a resolution-first firm. That means we come to every file with one goal: help your family reach a final separation agreement as efficiently, affordably, and peacefully as possible.
Court is always available as a last resort. In our experience, it rarely needs to be the first move.
Pathway Legal's Approach
The P.A.T.H. Promise
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Family Law Lawyers Vancouver BC - Meet your Vancouver Team
Our founder, Val Hemminger, has practised BC family law for over 30 years. She built Pathway Legal on the belief that families deserve legal support that is practical, human, and focused on real resolution, not prolonged conflict.
Marissa Faulkner
Lawyer by day, secret superpower always on tap, Marissa gets people talking!
It’s not magic, but it does mean her affidavits shine with truth and empathy. Marissa practices law with a trauma-informed approach, having a deep understanding of mental health challenges and how they can affect a separation.
After completing her Bachelor of Legal Studies, she studied in London, completing her LLB at London University and a Certificate in Women's Human Rights at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She is currently completing a Women and Gender Studies Master's Degree at Simon Fraser University!
Family law services in Vancouver
Separation & Divorce
The end of a relationship doesn't have to mean a legal battle. We guide Vancouver families through uncontested and contested divorces in BC, from the first conversation.
Parenting Arrangements
Every family's path after separation looks different. We help you build a parenting plan that protects your children's stability and puts their best interests first.
Child Support
BC child support follows federal guidelines and is tied to income. We help you understand what applies to you, and revisit arrangements as circumstances change.
Spousal Support
Spousal support is one of the most fact-specific areas of family law. We explain what's realistic for your situation, honestly and without sugarcoating.
Property Division
BC's Family Law Act governs how property and debt are divided. From real estate to businesses and pensions, we help you understand your entitlement and negotiate a fair outcome.
Collaborative Family Law
A structured, respectful process to resolve your matter without court. Each party keeps their own lawyer and works toward a final agreement together.
Mediation Support
Mediation works best when you're prepared. We recommend bringing your lawyer, and our team attends with you for guidance at every stage.
Unbundled Legal Services
Not every situation needs full representation. We offer advice and document review on specific issues, priced to match the scope of work.
Why Vancouver Families Choose Pathway Legal
- Resolution first, always. Going to court in BC takes many months, and sometimes years. It is expensive, unpredictable, and hard on families. We work hard to get you to a final separation agreement without it.
- Transparent costs from the start. A simple uncontested divorce typically costs around $3,500. Negotiated or mediated matters range from $7,000 to $20,000. Collaborative matters from $10,000 to $30,000. We talk about costs openly at your first meeting.
- A money-back guarantee on your first consultation. If you do not find your initial consultation valuable, we refund the fee. No questions asked.
- Real people, real advice. Vancouver is a big city with a lot of law firms. We are not a factory. We take the time to understand your family's situation before we recommend anything.
We work around your life. Our Vancouver office is centrally located, and secure video appointments are available province-wide. If getting downtown is a challenge, we can meet you where you are.
The Pathway Legal Difference
If your divorce is inevitable, choose the BETTER P.A.T.H.
PRACTICAL
Delivering PRACTICAL advice to you and your changing family every step of the way.
ACTION-ORIENTED
We take you by the hand and guide you step by step towards the conclusion of your family law matter.
TRUSTWORTHY
We are your trustworthy partners in your separation journey because we are transparent in everything we do with you:
- Transparent communication
- Transparent billing
- Transparent processes.
HEART-CENTRED
We deliver heart-centred guidance throughout every turn in your family law matter.
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Family law is fact-specific and the law changes. Reading this does not create a lawyer-client relationship with Pathway Legal. For advice about your situation, consult a qualified BC family law lawyer.
Content written by:
Val Hemminger, divorce lawyer with heart, founder of Pathway Legal, terrier lover, Mom, fun person, and because every great legal team needs at least one ADHD powered person
Not Sure Where You Stand? Talk to One of Our Lawyers
Something has shifted, and you are not sure what it means yet. That is exactly the right time to get clarity, not after you have waited too long and deadlines have passed.
Schedule a consultation with Pathway Legal.
Our initial consultation is real legal guidance, not a sales pitch. And we stand behind it: if you do not feel you received genuine value, we will refund your initial consultation fee. No questions asked.*
In the years we have done this, almost no one has asked for their money back.
*Unlike most law firms, our initial consultation is not free. Your time with one of our lawyers is real legal guidance, not a sales pitch. A one-hour conversation that helps you understand your rights, your timelines, and your options is one of the smallest investments you can make when the stakes are high.
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Money-back guarantee for your initial consultation
We are SO confident you’ll be impressed with your lawyer and the support you receive at your first appointment, we’ll refund the initial consultation fee if you’re not completely satisfied.
Meeting Locations
Money-back guarantee for your initial consultation
We are SO confident you’ll be impressed with your lawyer and the support you receive at your first appointment, we’ll refund the initial consultation fee if you’re not completely satisfied.
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