I am a family lawyer based in Vancouver, BC. I provide advice and representation to clients all over BC for issues arising from divorce or common-law separation, including property division, parenting arrangements, and child and spousal support.
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Spencer Thomson
ABOUT
Spencer Thomson
I am a family lawyer based in Vancouver, BC. I provide advice and representation to clients all over BC for issues arising from divorce or common-law separation, including property division, parenting arrangements, and child and spousal support.
Using the court system to resolve disputes tends to be a poor solution for most separating couples; it’s an expensive and stressful endeavour that leads to a long and escalating conflict, prolonging the finalisation of a separation. I have too frequently seen people needlessly spend tens of thousands on legal fees on the way to trial that could have otherwise gone to their retirement, a down-payment on a new home, or their children’s tuition – not to mention the added time and stress during an already stressful period.
In pursuit of a fair separation, my practice is to develop a cost-minded strategy, tailored to you, that avoids the courtroom where possible. By instead relying on reasoned negotiations and mediation to try to strike a fair deal, we will typically first try to resolve the legal aspects of a separation in a way that is more cost-effective, less stressful, and faster than bringing a fight to a judge. That said, I am also an experienced litigator; when push comes to shove, I know how to fight for my clients in court when litigation can’t be avoided.
In a way that is affordable and fair, I want to guide you through the legal complexities of a separation so you can fully move on to the next stage of your life. I look forward to seeing how our firm can help.
I reached out to this firm in my search for a cohabitation agreement lawyer and am happy to have Spencer and his team assist me in a very timely manner. Spencer took the time to meet with me and explain to me the situation, how the process works, my case, any jargon that I did not understand, and what my options are and how he could support what was in my best interest. Their systems felt secure and the whole process was efficient.”
Daniela Q.
I was born, raised, and am currently living in the Lower Mainland. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria, graduating with a major in Biology, with honours. After working in a research lab for a couple years, I went to Dalhousie University in Halifax to get my law degree, which I completed in 2018. I completed my articles, and then practised with a mid-sized law firm in the Fraser Valley for nearly 5 years.
I was born, raised, and am currently living in the Lower Mainland. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria, graduating with a major in Biology, with honours. After working in a research lab for a couple years, I went to Dalhousie University in Halifax to get my law degree, which I completed in 2018. I completed my articles, and then practised with a mid-sized law firm in the Fraser Valley for nearly 5 years.
I have had multiple successes at trial both in British Columbia’s Supreme Court and Provincial Court. Two of such cases are below:
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