Serving Surrey, Metro Vancouver
Family Law Lawyer Surrey — Sea to Sky Law™ | surreyfamilylaw.ca
Trusted divorce, custody, estate & ADR services for Surrey & South Fraser families
Sea to Sky Law™ provides award-winning family law, divorce, estate planning, and mediation services throughout Surrey, Cloverdale, Newton, Fleetwood, and the South Fraser region. Virtual meetings available province-wide.
Surrey families have access to Sea to Sky Law's full range of legal services including divorce, child custody, spousal support, estate planning, and mediation. Andrew Liggett's LSBC ADR designations mean Surrey clients can resolve disputes without the time and expense of court.
About Surrey
Surrey's law courts are among the busiest in BC outside Vancouver, reflecting the rapid population growth that transformed Surrey from a rural municipality into one of Canada's largest cities. The Surrey Law Courts (14340 57 Ave) handle both Provincial Court and Supreme Court family matters, meaning Surrey families can often resolve parenting, support, and property disputes without leaving the city. The facility serves a combined population approaching 700,000 — its caseload has grown as dramatically as the city itself, with early courts here once governing a sprawling farming municipality that, within a few generations, became a dense urban centre. Surrey's rapid growth — particularly in Fleetwood, Cloverdale, and Clayton — has created a large number of families with recently purchased homes and significant mortgage debt, making property division a central issue in many separations. Under BC's Family Law Act, family property is generally divided equally, but the family home's treatment (buyout vs. sale) requires careful planning. Surrey also has a significant proportion of couples with immigration ties to South Asia and other regions — while BC law applies regardless of cultural background, Andrew Liggett approaches every family's circumstances with care and sensitivity. International assets, cross-border custody arrangements, and multi-country property holdings are more common here than almost anywhere else in BC, and Sea to Sky Law™ has experience navigating all of them.
Surrey 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 Surrey clients?
Yes — we serve Surrey, Cloverdale, Newton, Fleetwood, White Rock, and the broader South Fraser region with full family law, estate, and mediation services, available virtually province-wide.
What is the cost of a divorce lawyer in Surrey?
Costs depend on your situation. Uncontested divorces and mediated separations are significantly less expensive than court proceedings. We offer a free intake call so you can understand your options and likely costs before committing.
Can I get family mediation in Surrey?
Yes — Sea to Sky Law offers mediation and arbitration throughout Surrey and the South Fraser. Resolving your dispute through ADR is typically faster, more private, and far less expensive than going to court.
What estate services are available for Surrey families?
We provide wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, probate applications, executor assistance, and estate planning — all available to Surrey clients virtually.
What if one of us is not a Canadian citizen?
Family law in BC applies to all persons within the province, regardless of citizenship status. Spousal support and property division follow BC's Family Law Act. Immigration status can affect settlement negotiations and enforcement; early legal advice ensures your rights are protected.
How are dependent adult children treated in spousal support calculations?
If you have adult children (18+) who are dependent on you, they may be considered in spousal support calculations under the Child Support Guidelines. We help document dependencies and adjust support accordingly.
Can we resolve our Surrey family dispute without going to court?
Yes — and we strongly recommend it. Mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce are all faster, less expensive, and less stressful than litigation. Andrew Liggett is LSBC-designated as a Family Law Mediator and Arbitrator.
Contact us
Surrey, BC (virtual meetings — contact us)
Phone: 778-728-0208
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Meetings are by appointment only, by phone or secure video.