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Family Law | Property Division

Property division isn’t just a game of numbers.

We’ll help you stay focused, strategic, and in control as we seek to divide property according to you factually specific family circumstances.

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My experience with Hepburn + Glass has been excellent. They helped me get through a difficult time with my divorce, and we’re always available to help and advise me along the way. I appreciate their concise manner and grace during the challenges that come with separation.

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When it’s time to divide the life you built, we help protect what’s yours.

Property division doesn’t have to be a disaster, but it can feel like one when you don’t know your rights. We help you cut through the noise, understand what matters, and push for what’s fair. This isn’t about taking everything, it’s about protecting what you’ve earned and walking away without regrets.

Property Division

Frequently
Asked
Questions

  • Family property usually includes anything you or your partner acquired during the relationship. This can include your home, bank accounts, pensions, businesses, and even debts. There are exceptions, and we’ll help you figure out exactly what applies in your situation.

  • Property you brought into the relationship may be considered excluded property, but any increase in its value during the relationship can still be divided. We’ll help you separate what’s yours from what’s shared so you don’t lose more than you should.

  • Not always. While a 50/50 division is the starting point in B.C., the law allows for different outcomes based on specific circumstances. If that standard doesn’t make sense in your case, we’ll help you push for a result that does.

  • That doesn’t necessarily matter. In many cases, it’s still considered shared property if it was acquired during the relationship. We’ll help you understand your claim and make sure you aren’t left out just because of a name on paper.

  • Debts are usually divided just like assets. If a loan or credit card was used during the relationship, it’s likely considered joint, even if it’s only in one person’s name. We’ll help you sort out what’s fair and avoid being stuck with more than your share.

  • Yes. A lot of property issues are resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, and we strongly encourage that when possible. But if you’re facing someone who won’t play fair, we’re ready to take it to court and protect what matters.

  • In most cases, you have two years after a divorce or separation to make a claim. That clock can move quickly, so it’s important to get legal advice early, even if you’re not ready to take action yet.

  • We give clear, strategic advice that protects what you’ve earned and helps you move forward without unnecessary drama.

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