Guiding You Through Life’s Most Personal Legal Matters
Family transitions and estate planning often involve sensitive decisions that carry long term consequences. At Abisoye Law Corporation, we understand that these matters are not only legal issues. They touch your family, your future and your sense of stability.
We provide clear, compassionate and strategic support in family law, wills and estate planning. Whether you are navigating separation, addressing parenting concerns, planning your estate or administering the affairs of a loved one, you receive guidance that is grounded in professionalism and care.
Our goal is to help you protect what matters most while offering the clarity and confidence you need to make informed decisions.
We serve
- Individuals and couples facing separation or divorce
- Beneficiaries and heirs
- Executors and estate trustees
- Parents addressing custody and support matters
- Families planning estates and succession
Separation and Divorce
The end of a relationship is emotionally and legally complex. We help you understand your rights and obligations, negotiate fair resolutions and pursue outcomes that support your long term stability. We assist with:
Uncontested Divorce
- Divorce application preparation and filing
- Joint divorce applications
- Desk order divorces
- Divorce order registration
Contested Divorce
- Strategic divorce litigation
- Trial preparation and representation
- Complex property division disputes
- High-conflict divorce management
Separation Agreements
- Comprehensive separation agreement drafting
- Negotiation and mediation support
- Property and debt division
- Spousal support provisions
- Child custody and access arrangements
- Review of opposing party's proposed agreements
We help you choose the approach that best protects your interests while encouraging respectful and practical solutions.
Child Custody, Access & Parenting
Your children’s well-being must remain at the centre of every decision. We assist with:
Parenting Arrangements
- Parenting time schedules
- Decision-making responsibility
- Parenting plans and agreements
- Relocation matters
- Grandparent access and contact
Guardianship
- Guardianship applications
- Guardianship disputes
- Testamentary guardianship
Child Protection Matters
- Representation in Ministry of Children and Family Development matters
- Protection hearing representation
- Supervision order matters
We support you in building arrangements that are practical, respectful and firmly centered on the best interests of your children.
Child and Spousal Support
Support obligations can significantly affect both parties after separation. We help you navigate:
Child Support
- Child support calculations under Federal Child Support Guidelines
- Child support agreements
- Child support variation applications
- Child support enforcement
- Special and extraordinary expenses
- Section 7 expenses
- Imputing income matters
Spousal Support
- Spousal support entitlement analysis
- Spousal support quantum determination
- Compensatory and non-compensatory support
- Spousal support agreements
- Spousal support variation and review
- Spousal support enforcement
- Retroactive support claims
Our approach is rooted in clarity and fairness, supported by a strong understanding of the applicable guidelines and case law.
Property Division
Dividing family property requires attention to detail and a clear understanding of the Family Law Act. We assist with:
Family Property Division
- Identification and valuation of family property
- Excluded property claims
- Business valuation and division
- Pension division
- Family home division and sale
- Debt division
- Unequal division claims
- Property division agreements
Trusts & Complex Assets
- Family trusts and property division
- Corporate holdings and family property
- Stock options and equity compensation
- Inheritance and excluded property tracing
We help you pursue an outcome that reflects both the law and your long term financial security.
Domestic Agreements
Proactive agreements help reduce conflict and protect your interests. We prepare:
Cohabitation Agreements
- Pre-cohabitation agreements
- Property and debt provisions
- Support waivers and limitations
- Review and negotiation
Marriage Agreements (Prenuptial Agreements)
- Pre-marriage agreements
- Property protection strategies
- Support provisions
- Business protection
- Independent legal advice
Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Post-marriage agreements
- Relationship reconciliation agreements
- Property and support arrangements
Each agreement is tailored to reflect your goals with clarity and precision.
Family Law Dispute Resolution
Many families prefer solutions that avoid court. We assist with:
- Negotiation and settlement
- Mediation representation
- Collaborative family law
- Arbitration
- Family law litigation and trials
- Emergency and interim applications
- Restraining orders and protection orders
We help you reach peaceful, respectful resolutions whenever possible.
Adoption
Bringing a child into your family is a meaningful milestone. We assist with:
- Step-parent adoptions
- Relative adoptions
- Adult adoptions
- Consent and dispensing with consent
We ensure the process is handled with care and attention.
Wills and Estate Planning Services
Planning ahead is one of the most responsible decisions you can make. It ensures your wishes are honoured, your loved ones are protected and your affairs are handled with clarity.
Will Preparation
- Comprehensive will drafting
- Simple and complex estates
- Testamentary trusts
- Guardianship provisions for minor children
- Specific bequests and residuary estates
- Executor appointment
- Will storage
Will Updates & Amendments
- Codicils
- Will revisions
- Will review and updates
Mirror Wills for Couples
- Coordinated estate planning for spouses
- Mutual will provisions
Each agreement is tailored to reflect your goals with clarity and precision.
Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney allows someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs if you are unable to do so. We help you with:
Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial)
- Comprehensive financial powers of attorney
- Specific and general powers
- Attorney appointment
- Safeguards and limitations
Representation Agreement (Healthcare)
- Healthcare decision-making authority
- Personal care decisions
- End-of-life care instructions
- Advance directives
Probate and Estate Administration
Managing a loved one’s estate can be overwhelming. We guide executors and administrators through:
Probate Applications
- Estate grant applications (probate)
- Letters of administration
- Resealing foreign grants
- Estate asset identification and valuation
- Creditor notification
- Estate accounting
- Beneficiary distributions
Estate Trustee Services
- Executor and administrator guidance
- Estate administration support
- Compliance with Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA)
- Estate dispute avoidance
We provide steady support during what is often a difficult time.
Estate Litigation
When disagreements arise regarding a will or estate, we assist with:
Will Challenges
- Will validity disputes
- Undue influence claims
- Lack of testamentary capacity
- Suspicious circumstances
- Will interpretation disputes
Wills Variation Claims
- Variation applications under WESA
- Defense of variation claims
- Adequate provision for spouses and children
Estate Administration Disputes
- Executor misconduct claims
- Accounting disputes
- Passing of accounts
- Removal and replacement of executors
Trust Disputes
- Trustee duties and obligations
- Trust interpretation
- Beneficiary rights
Estate Planning Strategies
Our estate planning strategies are designed to help clients protect their assets and structure their legacy with clarity and confidence.
- Tax-efficient estate planning
- Family business succession planning
- Charitable giving strategies
- Life insurance trusts
- Joint ownership arrangements
- Beneficiary designations
- Estate equalization strategies
- Incapacity planning
These solutions ensure a well-organized plan that preserves wealth, minimizes risk, and supports long-term family stability.
Why Families Choose Abisoye Law Corporation
Compassionate Counsel
We understand these matters are deeply personal. We provide legal guidance with empathy, respect, and sensitivity to your emotional well-being.
Strategic & Practical Approach
We focus on solutions that serve your best interests and your family's long-term well-being, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Child-Centered Focus
In family law matters involving children, their best interests guide our advice and advocacy.
Comprehensive Estate Planning
We ensure your estate plan is thorough, legally sound, and aligned with your wishes for your family's future.
Experienced Advocacy
When court proceedings are necessary, we provide skilled, effective representation to protect your rights.
Family Law and Wills Process
We listen to your situation, answer your questions, and explain your legal rights and options.
We develop a legal strategy tailored to your goals—whether amicable resolution or court proceedings.
We prepare necessary court documents and manage financial disclosure requirements.
We pursue resolution through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings as appropriate.
We formalize agreements or obtain court orders that protect your interests.
We assist with enforcement, variation, or other post-resolution matters as needed.
We discuss your family situation, assets, wishes, and estate planning objectives.
We recommend estate planning tools and strategies suited to your circumstances.
We draft your will, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
We review documents with you, answer questions, and arrange proper execution and witnessing.
We provide guidance on secure document storage and provide copies to relevant parties.
We recommend reviewing your estate plan when life circumstances change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uncontested divorces typically take 4-6 months from filing to final order. Contested divorces involving property division, support, or parenting disputes can take 1-2 years or longer, depending on complexity.
No, but it’s highly advisable. A separation agreement resolves property, support, and parenting issues, making the divorce process smoother and less costly.
Under BC’s Family Law Act, family property acquired during the relationship is generally divided equally. Excluded property (owned before the relationship, gifts, inheritances) typically remains with the original owner, though exceptions exist.
Child support is calculated using the Federal Child Support Guidelines based on the paying parent’s income and number of children. Additional expenses (Section 7 expenses) for childcare, healthcare, and extracurricular activities may also be shared.
Support orders can be enforced through the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP), which can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds, suspend licenses, and take other enforcement actions.
Yes. A will ensures your assets go to your chosen beneficiaries, appoints an executor to manage your estate, and names guardians for minor children. Without a will, BC’s intestacy laws determine asset distribution.
An enduring power of attorney authorizes someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapable. A representation agreement authorizes healthcare and personal care decisions. Both are essential incapacity planning tools.
While legally possible, homemade wills often contain errors, ambiguities, or invalid provisions that lead to disputes and costly litigation. Professional will preparation ensures your will is valid and achieves your intentions.
Probate (applying for a grant of probate) is the court process confirming your will’s validity and the executor’s authority. It’s typically required for estates with significant assets, real estate, or financial institutions requiring court confirmation.
Yes. Wills can be challenged on grounds including lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, suspicious circumstances, or inadequate provision for spouses and children under WESA.
Client Success Stories
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They supported me through one of the hardest seasons of my life.
My separation was emotionally draining, but the ALC team provided steady and compassionate guidance. They explained my rights clearly and helped me secure a fair settlement. I never felt rushed or judged.
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Our will and estate plan were prepared with care.
My spouse and I had been postponing our estate planning for years. ALC helped us understand what we needed and prepared our wills, power of attorney and representation agreement. Everything was done professionally and with empathy.
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Their advice on parenting matters was practical and respectful.
I wanted a parenting plan that focused on my children’s best interests. ALC listened carefully and helped create a plan that works well for everyone. Tobi professionally collaborated with my partner’s counsel. I appreciate how balanced and thoughtful their approach was.
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Protect Your Family and Secure Your Future
Whether you are planning ahead or facing a major life transition, Abisoye Law Corporation offers steady guidance and clear support.
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Based in British Columbia, our firm serves individuals, families, executives and growing businesses across five core practice areas: Immigration, Business Law, Real Estate, Family Law and Wills, and Litigation. We offer integrated legal support, meaning we can help you move from one stage of your personal or business journey to the next with consistent guidance and clear strategy.
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- 1820 East Kent Avenue, South Vancouver, BC V5P 2S7
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