Family Law

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Protect what matters most

Navigate life’s turning points with strength and perspective.

In moments of family conflict, the consequences often extend far beyond the personal. For high-net-worth families in particular, events like the formation or breakdown of a relationship or a generational transition can carry significant financial and structural consequences. These moments shape business arrangements, influence personal wealth, and define legacies. They are not just emotionally charged—but strategically critical.

In times like these, standard advice is not enough. Combining sharp negotiation skills, deep legal foresight, and an accomplished record of advocacy, we help families like yours resolve complex disputes and defuse future tensions. With expertise, tact, and sensitivity, we pursue what’s rightfully yours—whether that means protecting what you’ve built or securing your rightful claims.

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Complex families deserve more than simple solutions

We don’t just deliver legal answers; we provide integrated roadmaps. By bringing together the right people, perspectives, and experience, we tailor our advice to reflect the complete scope of your life and the path ahead. Here's what sets us apart:

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Cross-disciplinary solutions: As a boutique family law team within a full-service firm, we work seamlessly with colleagues across key practice areas to address the impact of family law on your trusts and estates, corporate, and tax matters — delivering 360-degree solutions that reflect the full breadth of your assets, obligations, and relationships.

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Stability for evolving family businesses: For families in transition, structural changes can reshape ownership, trusts, and business strategies. We advise on business valuations, income attribution, tax exposure, and restructuring, and help craft agreements and structures built to endure—safeguarding your family and business or upholding an entitled spouse’s legal claims long into the future.

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Advocacy that puts family first: When conflicts escalate, our priority is to resolve disputes with speed, precision, and discretion. We’re skilled negotiators who work to preserve relationships and prevent future issues wherever possible. But when litigation becomes necessary, we bring sophisticated courtroom expertise to protect your interests with confidence.

"We approach family law with the same intensity, discipline, and strategic focus as any complex commercial dispute—because for our clients, the stakes are just as high."

 

Michael Rankin, Partner and Co-leader, Family Law Group

Clear answers. Lasting outcomes.

From advanced planning to complex disputes, we guide you through every stage with deep insight and practical direction. Here’s how we support you:
 

Litigation, mediation and arbitration

When the stakes are high, you need options. We help you weigh the benefits of litigation, mediation, and arbitration—and choose the forum that best supports your values, interests, and long-term priorities. Our focus is always on achieving successful, sustainable outcomes, in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.

Marriage and cohabitation agreements

Divorce and separation

Spousal and child support