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Welcome to Sorensen Truong LLP
We Make Family Law Matters Less Stressful for Families Across BC
Family law issues are not just legal—they are deeply personal. At Sorensen Truong LLP, we combine legal expertise with empathy, ensuring that your family’s future is protected while minimizing unnecessary stress.
Our family lawyer BC team works with individuals and families across the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver and the rest of British Columbia on everything from a quiet uncontested separation to a fully contested court matter, always with the same goal: an outcome you can live with once the dust settles.
Protect Your Family and Your Rights Without Endless Court Battles
Comprehensive Family Law Services in BC
Full-service family law support for individuals and families across British Columbia, from our Langley and Chilliwack offices.
Divorce and Separation
Clear legal guidance through uncontested and contested divorce, plus properly drafted separation agreements.
Parenting Arrangements & Custody
Parenting time, guardianship and decision-making arrangements built around your kids' actual routine.
Child Support & Spousal Support
Accurate support calculations under the Federal Child Support Guidelines, including complex income situations.
Property Division
Fair division of the family home, pensions, RRSPs, business interests and debt under BC's family property rules.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Cohabitation and marriage agreements designed to safeguard your future
Guardianship & Adoption
Legal support for guardianship applications and adoption matters, including step-parent adoptions.
Family Mediation & Collaborative Law
Resolve parenting, support and property matters outside of court, with legal advice at every step.
Cohabitation & Marriage Agreements
Prenuptial, cohabitation and domestic contracts that protect what you're bringing into the relationship.
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(Walk away with a clearer, stronger plan for divorce, custody, or support — whether you work with us or not.)
A Closer Look
Family Law British Columbia: Divorce and Mediation Explained
Family law British Columbia cases usually start the same way, two people who need to untangle a life they built together. Whether you need a family law lawyer BC courts recognize for a contested case, or a lower-conflict path through mediation, here’s how each option works.
Divorce Lawyers BC Residents Trust: What to Expect
Searching for a divorce lawyer in BC usually means you’re past wanting general advice. You want to know what happens next, how long it takes, and what it will cost. That’s what our clients get from the first conversation.
We start every file the same way, by figuring out whether your divorce is likely to be uncontested or contested, because that changes the whole approach. An uncontested divorce mostly means paperwork, filing deadlines and a properly drafted separation agreement. A contested file means preparing as though a judge will eventually decide the outcome, even while we work hard to avoid that.
Either way, the job of a separation lawyer BC clients hire us for stays the same: get you through this with your finances, your parenting time and your peace of mind intact. If you’re facing a family law BC divorce that’s more complicated than paperwork, that’s exactly where our experience matters most.
Family Mediation in BC: A Lower-Conflict Way Through
Not every separation needs to end up in a courtroom. Family mediation can often get both people to an agreement faster and for less than a contested case ever would, working through parenting time, support and property division with a neutral third party in the room instead of through lawyers’ letters.
We work as mediators for BC clients who want that route, and we also provide independent legal advice to clients attending mediation, so everyone understands exactly what they’re agreeing to before signing anything. If you and your ex can still have a reasonable conversation, mediation is worth exploring before anything else.
Why Sorensen Truong LLP
What Makes Us One of the Best Family Lawyers in BC
People often ask what separates a top family lawyer BC firm from the rest, especially when every law firm website claims to be experienced and compassionate. For us, it comes down to a few concrete things clients notice right away.
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Straight Answers
We tell you what a judge is actually likely to do, not what sounds reassuring in the moment. It's a big part of why clients call us the best family lawyer BC has to offer.
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Provincial Court Experience
We know Fraser Valley and BC court registries, local judges' tendencies, and how to get a hearing date without unnecessary delay.
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Court-Ready Preparation
Every file is prepared as though it might reach a judge, even when we're working to keep you out of court.
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Transparent Fees
Flat-fee options for uncontested matters and clear hourly rates for contested ones, discussed upfront.
How Our Family Law Services Work
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Reach Out
Call or submit the form. Tell us the basics of what's going on.
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Book Your Consultation
Meet with a BC family lawyer to walk through your situation in detail.
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Get a Tailored Plan
We lay out your options, likely outcomes and next steps in plain language.
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Move Forward
We handle the legal work while you focus on your family and what comes next.
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Where We Work
Serving Clients Across British Columbia
Sorensen Truong LLP has offices in Langley and Chilliwack, putting our team within reach of the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver. For clients elsewhere in BC, many family law matters can be handled by phone and video, so a face-to-face meeting isn’t always necessary to get started.
Langley Office
317-9440 202 Street, Langley, BC V1M 4A6
604-791-9097
Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Chilliwack Office
220A-6640 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0J2
604-791-9097
Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what BC clients ask us most before their first consultation, the kind of family law advice BC residents search for before picking up the phone.
What does a family lawyer do in BC?
A family lawyer handles the legal side of separation and divorce, including parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division and drafting agreements. Across BC, that also means understanding which court registry your file belongs in.
When should I hire a family lawyer in BC?
The earlier the better, ideally before you sign anything or agree to a parenting schedule informally. Getting advice early helps you understand your rights and avoid decisions that are hard to undo later.
How much does a family lawyer cost in BC?
Costs vary depending on whether your case is uncontested or heading toward court, and most family lawyers in BC bill hourly with rates that reflect experience and complexity. We discuss fee structure openly during your consultation.
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in BC?
You aren't legally required to hire a lawyer to get divorced in BC, but most people benefit from at least a consultation, especially where property, support or kids are involved.
How long does a divorce take in British Columbia?
An uncontested divorce with a signed separation agreement can be finalized in a few months once the paperwork is filed correctly. Contested divorces take considerably longer, sometimes a year or more.
How is child support calculated in BC?
Child support in BC is calculated using the Federal Child Support Guidelines, based primarily on the paying parent's income and the number of children, with adjustments for shared parenting time and special expenses.
How are parenting arrangements decided in BC?
Parenting arrangements are decided based on the best interests of the child, considering routine, each parent's involvement, and the child's needs. Courts generally prefer arrangements that keep both parents meaningfully involved.
What happens to property after separation in BC?
In most BC relationships, property acquired during the relationship is divided roughly equally between both partners, regardless of whose name is on the title. Property owned before the relationship is often excluded.
Is family mediation a good alternative to court in BC?
For many separating couples, yes. Mediation tends to be faster, less expensive and less stressful than litigation, and gives both people more control over the outcome.
Do you help common-law couples across BC?
Yes. BC recognizes common law relationships after two years of living together in a marriage-like relationship, and similar family property rules generally apply once that threshold is met.
What is independent legal advice (ILA) and when do I need it?
Independent legal advice, often shortened to ILA, means a lawyer explains an agreement to you separately from the other person's lawyer, confirming you understand it before you sign. BC courts expect ILA on agreements like separation, cohabitation and marriage agreements.
How do I find the best family lawyer in BC for my situation?
Start with a lawyer who practices in the specific area your case touches, whether that's divorce, custody, support or property division, and who explains things in plain language.
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