Practices
Guiding You Through Life’s Transitions with Compassion and Clarity
At Murphy Family Law, we understand that family law issues touch the most important parts of your life—your children, your home, your future. With deep expertise and a practical, solution-oriented approach, we’re here to help you navigate these legal matters with care, respect, and professionalism.
What We Can Help You With
Parenting (Custody & Access)
Creating a parenting plan after separation ensures your child’s best interests remain the top priority. We help parents navigate complex issues, including shared parenting schedules, decision-making authority, and cases involving allegations of parental wrongdoing or children with special needs. Our goal is to build stable, workable parenting solutions tailored to your family.
Family Court & Litigation
If negotiation fails or is not an option, family court may be necessary to protect your rights and secure a fair outcome. We have appeared at all levels of court, advocating strongly for clients. We never go to court lightly and we always go with a plan for advancing your interests and resolving the file as quickly as possible.
Child & Spousal Support
Determining child and spousal support requires careful consideration of income, family needs, and future stability. We assist in calculating fair support amounts, planning for special expenses, and enforcing payment obligations through the Family Responsibility Office. For spousal support, we help assess entitlement, duration, and the best payment structure for both parties.
Mediation
In mediation a neutral third party helps separating couples resolve family law issues. We can act as your mediator or represent you during mediation, ensuring your rights and interests are clearly understood and protected.
Property Division
Dividing property during separation involves emotional and financial complexity, especially when dealing with homes, cottages, farms, or family businesses. We guide you through legal entitlements, valuation, and negotiations to achieve fair division and lasting resolution. Our team works with financial experts to protect your interests and finalize equitable settlements.
Collaborative Family Law
In Collaborative Family Law, separated couples sign an agreement to avoid court, negotiate in good faith and work with a team of trained professionals to reach resolution of their family law issues. This team-based process promotes open communication and interest-based settlements.
Pensions & Retirement Planning
Separation can significantly impact your retirement plans. We provide clear guidance on how to value and divide assets such as pensions, RRSPs and non-registered investments. We can also help you explore alternatives to pension sharing and adapt your retirement strategy to account for the life changes that separation brings.
Arbitration
Arbitration is a private, efficient alternative to court where a neutral third party makes binding decisions on family law disputes. Ideal for complex or sensitive matters, arbitration offers confidentiality and faster resolution. We help select the right arbitrator and present your case clearly and persuasively.
Cohabitation Agreements & Marriage Contracts
Cohabitation and marriage contracts are essential when you bring property, financial obligations, or children from a previous relationship into a new one. These binding agreements protect assets, clarify expectations, and reduce the possibility of disputes in the event of separation.
Not Sure Where to Start?
That’s okay. Many of our clients begin with questions, concerns, and a need for clarity. Book a confidential consultation and let us help you understand your options and rights.