Thinking About Separation? Get Informed Before You Decide.

You do not need to have made the final decision to speak with a family lawyer.

Many people spend months—or years—wondering what separation would mean for their children, home, finances and future. A Separation Planning Consultation gives you a confidential space to understand your legal position before making major decisions or announcing a plan.

What We Can Discuss

  • Parenting arrangements and decision-making responsibility.

  • Child support and special expenses.

  • Spousal support considerations.

  • Property and debt division.

  • The family home and immediate housing questions.

  • Financial information and documents to gather.

  • Practical steps that may reduce conflict or protect important records.

  • Common mistakes to avoid before and after separation.

  • Mediation, negotiation and court options.

  • How a criminal allegation, peace bond or release condition may affect the situation.

Choose the Consultation That Fits

One-Hour Consultation

Best for a focused overview, a smaller number of questions or a person who primarily wants to understand the legal landscape before deciding what to do.

Two-Hour Comprehensive Planning Session

Best for more complex family, parenting, property or financial circumstances. This option allows time to explore priorities, identify documents and risks, and develop a more detailed preparation plan.

What This Consultation Is—and Is Not

The consultation does not commit you to separating, retaining the firm for a full file or taking any particular action. It is a legal planning session designed to replace uncertainty with reliable information. It is not couples counselling, financial planning or a prediction of exactly how a court would decide every issue.

Prepare for Your Consultation

  • Write down your most important questions.

  • Prepare a basic timeline of the relationship and current circumstances.

  • Bring or securely provide any existing agreement, court order, peace bond or release document.

  • Have a general sense of family income, major assets and debts if property or support is a concern.

  • Do not access accounts or records unlawfully; ask what information you are entitled to obtain.

You do not have to decide today. You do deserve to understand your options.

Whether you are facing criminal charges, considering separation, planning for your family’s future, dealing with the death or incapacity of a loved one, or buying a home, you deserve clear advice and a realistic path forward. We meet you where you are, without judgment, and help you understand what comes next.

Contact

  • Phone: (506) 454-2505

  • Fax: (506) 454-2527

  • Email: [email protected]

  • 1967 Hanwell Road, Hanwell New Brunswick E3C 1Z5

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