How Pathway Family Law Services Help You

Pathway Legal Flat-Fee Services

At Pathway Legal, we help people across British Columbia move through separation, divorce, and relationship changes with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Whether you're just starting the process, already have an agreement in place, or don’t even know where to begin — we’re here to guide you. Our flat-fee services take the guesswork out of legal costs, so you can focus on moving forward.

We also provide flat-fee services for cohabitation agreements marriage agreements (also called prenuptual agreements). Also, if you are looking for independent legal advice on an agreement that your spouse has prepared, we can help you with that too.

This is why so many of our clients recommend their family and friends who are also confronting a separation or divorce and we feel deeply connected with our role in their newly evolving families.

We offer fixed-fee legal services for many of the most common family law needs, including:

• Uncontested Divorce
• Legal Separation Agreements
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
• Cohabitation / Common-Law Relationship Agreements
• Marriage Agreements
• Independent Legal Advice 
• Wills & Estate Planning
• Notarizing Documents

Why Use Pathway Legal's Services?

We’re not just here to draft documents — we’re here to support you through one of the most important transitions in your life.

Here’s how we’re different:

• Court as a last resort
  We focus on resolution, not escalation. If we can keep you out of court, we will.
• Flat fees, no surprises
  You’ll always know what to expect — no hidden costs or billing shock if your matter is suitable for a flat fee. 
• Dispute resolution skills
  Our lawyers have training in dispute resolution, making it easier to reach fair outcomes without unnecessary conflict.
• Plain language
  We explain the law clearly — no confusing legal jargon.
• Real care
  You’re not just a case file. We genuinely care about you, your outcome, your family, and your future.

What Kind of Legal Service Do You Need?

As well as supporting you through an uncontested divorce with our flat fees, you can see there are also many types of legally binding agreements that we can support you with at a flat rate. These include:

Legal Separation Agreements

If you have lived together for a continuous period of 2 years or more, you are legally recognized as spouses (this is also known as common law spouses). Similarly, if you have lived together for LESS than 2 years but have a child together you are also considered as spouses, at least for support purposes. Both of these situations are relevant in a separation because Spousal Support can be a factor.

If you have shared property, debts, children, or support obligations, a separation agreement is a crucial document. It records your agreed division of responsibilities and entitlements, property division, and enables you both to move forward with certainty. If your situation is cooperative and uncontested, we can help you create a legal separation agreement with a flat fee.

Discover more about legal separation agreements...

Uncontested Divorce

Contrary to popular belief a divorce is nothing more than a fancy court paper waving goodbye to your marriage. Your Separation agreement (or court order) is doing the heavy lifting in terms of getting closure and moving forward with your future.

As well as the separation agreement, our uncontested divorce flat fee services will include divorce costs. Read more about our flat fee divorce service

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a financial agreement made before marriage. A postnuptial agreement is the same idea — just created after you’re already married. These agreements offer clarity, reduce future conflict, and protect both parties. They resolve future potential conflict because if you separate, each of you will have a clear understanding as to your rights and obligations relating to child support, spousal support, and division of property. 

Cohabitation Agreement (Common-Law Relationships)

In BC, if you live with someone in a marriage-like relationship for two years or more, you may have the same legal obligations as if you were married — whether you knew it or not! A cohabitation agreement can help define rights and responsibilities in the event you separate. 

Already Agreed on Everything? Perfect!

• If both you and your former partner are cooperative and in agreement, our flat-fee uncontested divorce or legal separation packages are a great fit.
• We’ll handle the paperwork, ensure it’s legally binding, and guide you through every step — so you can move forward with confidence.
• ⚠️ If things become more complicated, we’re still here to help. We may not be able to assist with flat fees but we’ll always be transparent about what’s involved and any other potential costs. Our hourly rates are clear and we give you a weekly update regarding the investment you are making. 

What's Next?

• If you are ready to take advantage of our family law services or need to discover more about how we work, simply contact our team. 
• If you are still deciding whether you are ready to take the step of separation or divorce, you may find our dedicated Pathway Legal Better Divorce series of emails very useful. You can subscribe for free, here and there is no obligation or marketing to you if you subscribe.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services

How Are Pathway Legal's Family Law Services Unique?

•  Court as a last resort: 
  The last thing you need is to drag your changing family through the court system. If we can avoid court, we will.
• Transparent billing: 
  Know exactly what you are being billed right the way through.
• The goal of resolution:
  It is stressful to have your family matter outstanding. You want it resolved. Every time you meet with us, we get you closer to the goal of final resolution.
• Dispute Resolution: 
  We have lawyers at Pathway Legal who have dispute resolution training. The extra value to you is that it provides a powerful level of skill in keeping clients out of court while still getting the matter fairly.
• Demystifying the law: 
  Nobody likes long-winded and stuffy sounding legal words. At Pathway Legal, we describe the law and your rights and responsibilities in straightforward terms.
• Care and nurturing:
  We mean it when we say you are in good hands. We are more than your lawyers, we are an entire legal team that cares about you and your changing family.

What clients say about some of our services

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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.

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