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About Pathway Legal
Pathway Legal 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.
We deliver our unique P.A.T.H. approach:
- Practical advice and options,
- Action-Oriented service
- Trustworthy representation
- Heart-Centred client service.
Walk in and meet our team during office hours.
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Phone: 778-557-5099
Email: reception@pathwaylegal.ca
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Reach our Victoria office
Pathway Legal — Victoria (Headquarters)
206-310 Wale Rd.
Victoria, V9B 0J8
(Next door to 'Rise Cannabis')
Note: Walk-in Appointments are sometimes possible.
We also serve clients in Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, and across Vancouver Island and BC by secure video.
Meet our team of divorce and family law lawyers in Victoria
Pathway Legal was founded by Val Hemminger, a Victoria family lawyer with over 30 years of BC practice. Val built the firm on a single conviction: that families going through separation deserve legal support that is practical, human, and genuinely focused on helping them reach a final separation agreement, not on prolonging conflict for its own sake. That conviction has shaped every hire, every client relationship, and every decision the firm has made since the beginning.
Arun MadhavanLawyer | Victoria
Ana SimeonLawyer | Victoria
Meet the rest of the Pathway Legal Team in Victoria
Why Victoria Families Choose Pathway Legal
Front of our Victoria Office- Resolution first, always. Going to court in BC takes many months, and sometimes years. It is expensive, unpredictable, and hard on every member of a family. 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 discuss costs openly at your first meeting.
- Over 30 years of Victoria family law experience. Pathway Legal was built here. We know the courts, the community, and the families of Greater Victoria. That depth of local experience matters when your family's future is on the line.
- A money-back guarantee on your first consultation. If you do not find your initial consultation valuable, we refund the fee. No questions asked.
- We meet you where you are. Our office is in Colwood, and secure video appointments are available province-wide. Whether you prefer to come in or meet remotely, we make it easy to get started.
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.
Family law services in Victoria
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.
Pathway Legal Family Law is proud to serve families throughout Victoria and surrounding areas, offering trusted and personalized legal guidance through your separation and divorce.
If you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Victoria, we are your team. Take the first step and contact Pathway Legal to arrange your confidential consultation and discover your pathway to a successful family law resolution.
Pathway Legal Family Law is proud to serve families throughout Victoria and surrounding areas, offering trusted and personalized legal guidance through your separation and divorce.
If you have need a divorce lawyer in Victoria, we are your team. Take the first step and contact Pathway Legal to arrange your confidential consultation and discover your pathway to a successful family law resolution.
Check out our reviews!
What are real clients saying? Were they listened to, respected, and supported?
Did they feel the billing was fair and transparent? Glowing client stories are a strong signal that you’ve found someone who walks their talk — and delivers results with integrity and empathy. Here are some of our reviews on Google from our Victoria office.
Google reviews for Pathway Legal
Rebekah Veilleux
If you need a reliable and effective Divorce and Family Law firm that excels in mediation and strives for positive outcomes, I can confidently say that Pathway Legal is the best choice. They truly care about their clients' well-being and deliver exceptional service, providing a peaceful resolution for families in need. Thank you, Pathway Legal, for guiding me through this difficult time and securing a brighter future for me and my children.
Lana Morris
I had the pleasure of having both Katie Sutherland and Val Hemminger as my lawyers! They both have a passion for family law and it showed in each and evening time I met with them. Not only were they both professional but they truly care about their clients… with both of them I could cry, express my frustrations and even though this was a hard year… we even had a lot of laughs together. Val and Katie always put my children first and encouraged me to seek counselling for myself! It was never only about the law to either of them, it was first and foremost about family.
Nick Accarion
I highly recommend this firm because they were able to understand our family dynamics even though we were coming from a place of desperation and it was complicated. They were able to navigate our needs in a courteous professional affordable way, and make our separation amicable. I hope to never go through an experience like this again but knowing there's a firm like this made it much easier for me and my loved ones. Highly recommend.
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.
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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