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Family lawyers in Surrey, BC

We are here for Surrey families

Separation and divorce turn your world upside down. The legal part does not have to make it worse.

Pathway Legal's Surrey office serves families across the Fraser Valley and the Lower Mainland, including Ladner, White Rock, Langley, Cloverdale, and Newton. We also meet with clients province-wide by secure video, so getting quality family law advice does not depend on where you live or how busy your week is.

Our approach has always been the same: help you reach a final separation agreement with as little conflict, cost, and court involvement as possible. Because in our experience, the families who do best are the ones who find a path forward together, not the ones who fight the longest.

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 Family law services in Surrey

Separation and divorce

Whether your relationship ended last week or last year, we help you understand your legal rights and options from day one. We handle both uncontested and contested divorces in BC.

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Parenting arrangements

Children need stability during transition. We help families build parenting plans that protect relationships and put kids first, without unnecessary conflict.

Child support

BC child support is calculated under federal guidelines. We help you get it right, whether you are the paying or receiving parent, and revisit it when life changes.

Spousal support

Spousal support depends on your specific situation, the length of your relationship, and each person's financial circumstances. We explain what is realistic and why.

Property division

BC's Family Law Act governs how property and debt are divided after separation. We help you understand what you are entitled to and negotiate a fair outcome.

Collaborative family law

Collaborative law keeps your matter out of court entirely. Both parties work with their own lawyers in a structured, commitment-based process designed to reach a final separation agreement.

Mediation support

We strongly recommend that clients bring their lawyer to mediation. Our team prepares you thoroughly and attends with you so you have legal guidance at every stage.

Unbundled legal services

Not every situation requires full representation. We offer unbundled services for clients who want legal advice and document review on specific issues, at a lower cost.

Why Surrey families choose Pathway Legal

  • Resolution first, always. We believe court is the last resort, not the first move. Going to court in BC takes many months, and sometimes years, and rarely produces outcomes that full negotiation cannot achieve at a fraction of the cost.
  • 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.
  • We meet you where you are. Our Surrey office is conveniently located, and secure video appointments are available province-wide. You do not have to rearrange your life to get good legal advice.
  • A money-back guarantee on your first consultation. If you do not find your initial consultation valuable, we refund the fee. No questions asked.
  • A team that actually listens. We know you are not a file number. We take time to understand your family's situation before we recommend anything.

Our Surrey Team 

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Our founder, Val Hemminger, has practised BC family law for over 30 years. She built Pathway Legal on one belief: that families deserve legal support that is practical, honest, and focused on real resolution, not prolonged litigation.

Reach our Surrey office

Pathway Legal — Surrey

Suite 209, 12565 88 Ave, Surrey, BC

Phone: 778-557-5099

Email: reception@pathwaylegal.ca

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We also serve clients in Ladner, White Rock, Langley, Cloverdale, Newton, and across the Lower Mainland by secure video.

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.