Serving Chilliwack, Fraser Valley
Family Law Lawyer Chilliwack — Sea to Sky Law™
Experienced divorce, custody, estate & mediation services for Chilliwack & Fraser Valley families
Sea to Sky Law™ provides comprehensive family law, divorce, estate planning, and mediation services to Chilliwack, Sardis, Cultus Lake, and the surrounding Fraser Valley. Virtual meetings available province-wide.
We serve Chilliwack families by phone or secure video throughout the Fraser Valley. Our decades of BC family law experience means Chilliwack clients receive the same award-winning legal expertise as our New Westminster clients.
About Chilliwack
Chilliwack is the commercial and legal hub of the eastern Fraser Valley, and its courthouse on Yale Road carries a name steeped in history — the old Yale Road was the historic wagon route connecting Fraser Canyon communities during the gold rush era, first bringing settlers and, with them, the need for formal legal order. The Chilliwack Law Courts (46085 Yale Road) handle Provincial Court family matters locally — parenting orders, child support, and protection applications — while BC Supreme Court matters, including divorce and contested property division, are typically heard at the New Westminster Law Courts. The courthouse also serves the Stó:lō people's traditional territory, and Chilliwack courts have been the venue for significant Indigenous rights proceedings over the decades. Chilliwack families dealing with separation often face the particular challenge of dividing properties that have appreciated significantly as Metro Vancouver growth has pushed eastward into the Fraser Valley. Under BC's Family Law Act, both the family home and any vacation property (such as Cultus Lake cabins) acquired during the relationship are generally subject to equal division. Acreage and agricultural property in the Sardis and Ryder Lake areas require specialist appraisal. Andrew Liggett BA JD CD brings over 30 years of BC family law expertise to Chilliwack clients — with full virtual consultations, you never need to drive to New Westminster for legal advice.
Chilliwack clients meet with us by phone or secure video conference. Virtual consultations are available province-wide. Contact us to arrange your preferred meeting format.
Common questions
Does Sea to Sky Law serve Chilliwack and Sardis?
Yes — we provide family law, divorce, estate, and mediation services throughout Chilliwack, Sardis, Cultus Lake, and the Fraser Valley, with secure video and phone consultations available.
Can I have a virtual meeting with a Chilliwack family lawyer?
Absolutely. Sea to Sky Law offers secure virtual consultations throughout BC, including Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley — so you get experienced family law advice without leaving home.
What family law services are available in Chilliwack?
We handle divorce, child custody, parenting agreements, spousal support, property division, separation agreements, estate planning, wills, powers of attorney, and mediation for Chilliwack and Fraser Valley clients.
Is there a mediation option for Chilliwack family disputes?
Yes — Andrew Liggett is designated by the Law Society of BC (LSBC) as a Family Law Mediator and Arbitrator. Mediation is available for Chilliwack families by secure video or phone.
What if we own property in Cultus Lake or acreage in Sardis?
Vacation properties and acreage acquired during your relationship are family property subject to equal division. Each property requires independent appraisal and careful planning — especially where one party wishes to retain the property. We coordinate with agricultural and vacation property specialists.
How are business interests handled in Chilliwack divorces?
Family businesses (farms, agritourism, vineyards) must be valued by a qualified business appraiser. We coordinate valuations and help structure property division to allow one party to retain business continuity while the other receives equalization.
Can children move with me to another Chilliwack neighbourhood during separation?
Parenting arrangements are based on the best interests of the child. If both parents remain in the Chilliwack area, relocation within the area is often permitted; relocation outside the area requires court approval or agreement. Early legal advice prevents disputes.
Contact us
Chilliwack, BC (virtual meetings — contact us)
Phone: 604-792-0104
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Meetings are by appointment only, by phone or secure video.