Family Lawyer | Vancouver

Divorce in BC

Effective legal advice and representation during a difficult time.

Decades of Law Expertise

When you need a lawyer, you want to know that the person representing you is a professional. That's why at DJJ Law, we’ve been in business for over 40 years.

No Language Barriers

We offer services in English, French, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi and Punjabi - so there’s no language barrier between you and your lawyer.

Divorce is Never Easy: We're Here to Help

From child custody to spousal support, we’re here to guide you at every step

Our goal is to ensure the best outcome for your case — whether that means an amicable agreement or a court intervention. We'll do everything in our power to make sure your rights are protected through every step of the process.

Our Services

From Wills & Estates to Family Law, our experienced team is here to help you through your legal matters.

Uncontested Divorce

A majority of divorces (around 80%) are uncontested. This means the couple agrees on issues such as parenting, support, and property division.

In this scenario, you still need to apply to the Court to grant your divorce. Providing that a judge approves your application, you will be granted your divorce. 

The legal process for an uncontested divorce can be straightforward and quick if the steps are completed correctly. Our Vancouver family lawyers can help, contact us for a free consultation.

Contested Divorce

A contested divorce applies to scenarios in which the couple can’t agree on issues such as parenting, support, property division and more. In this case, the Court can be asked to make a decision on these issues.

Contested divorces can be difficult to navigate, especially if your spouse is being uncooperative or refuses to sign the paperwork.

If you find yourself in this situation, or simply need help with contested divorce and family law matters, our family lawyers in Vancouver can help.

Grey Divorce

Grey divorce refers to divorce after the age of 50 – often after decades of marriage and accumulating many assets as a couple. The legal process for a grey divorce can be long and frustrating. Since the couple has been together for such a long time, fairly dividing their combined assets can be complicated. We’ve successfully represented many grey divorce cases and have decades of experience navigating the legal process. Contact us today for a free consultation about your situation.

Spousal Support

Spousal support in BC is granted at the end of a marriage or common-law relationship. The payment amount is calculated based on a variety of factors – including the length of the relationship, income difference, children, and the role of each spouse during the relationship.

If you don’t agree with the Court’s decision or if your former spouse has fallen behind on payments, we can help. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Family Property & Debt Division

In BC, the Family Law Act governs the division of property and debt upon separation or divorce. These rules apply to both married couples and unmarried couples living together for 2 or more years.

Generally, property and debt are equally divided – unless the couple has made alternate legal arrangements.

The application to divide property must be made within 2 years of divorce (for married couples) or your separation date (for common-law couples).

Our experienced team can help you complete this process smoothly and ensure you receive what you’re entitled to. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Hear What Our Clients Say About DJJ Law

After having a tough time finding someone able to assist me with a personal estate matter, I was referred to Azool Jaffer-Jeraj at DJJ LAW. He was so knowledgeable, and happy to help me with all my questions. He was very kind, and the staff were professional in every way. I would definitely be more than happy to return for any related inquiries in the future. I will also be referring him to others as well. Thank you again Azool, and the team at DJJ LAW for such a great experience.

Aleasha Yee

Azool was wonderful to work with. He was very good at explaining everything that went into our will documents. The team was quick and detailed. I highly recommend using their services.

Ginny Giles

The complicated process of probating a will was handled professionally, efficiently, and at what I consider to be a very reasonable fee. My family was treated with respect and compassion, and communication with the office was timely and clear. Azool Jaffer-Jeraj has my highest recommendation, and we will use his legal services for future civil, family, will, and estate matters.

Rhianon Paterson

I deal with several family lawyers and I can say that Azool is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable of them. I have also used his services for my own family, my wife is so impressed by him she told me if we were to separate she would use Azool!

Joel Sida

My wife and I recently had our first child and we knew it was time to complete our Wills. Azool was great, he was personable and explained things in plain English. We felt very comfortable working with him and we know that our family is in good hands. I would highly recommend anyone getting a Will to speak with Azool.

Robert Trasolini

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