A family law firm built on calm, honest advice.
Since 2012, Woodcock & Tomlinson Law has helped people across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland move through separation with their finances, their relationships with their children, and their dignity intact.
Why we do this work
Family law isn't only about the law. It's about people making some of the biggest decisions of their lives while they're under enormous stress.
We started Woodcock & Tomlinson Law to be the firm we would want to call ourselves: one that answers the phone, tells you the truth about your chances, and treats court as a tool to use when it's needed, not a default.
Today our team of lawyers, paralegals and assistants focuses on family law and on wills and estates. That focus lets us give sharper advice, and it keeps our fees predictable.
What you can expect from us
Straight answers
We tell you what we think will happen, including when it isn't what you hoped to hear. Good decisions start with honest expectations.
Conflict as a last resort
Negotiation, mediation and collaborative law come first. When court is necessary, we're prepared and experienced in the BC Supreme Court and the Provincial Court.
Children at the centre
Parenting arrangements outlast any court order. We help build ones your children can actually live with.
Clear, predictable fees
Written estimates, detailed invoices, and flat fees where possible. No surprises.
Prompt replies
We return calls and emails within one business day, and you always know who is working on your file.
Practical, not theatrical
We measure success by outcomes and how quickly you can move on, not by how many letters we send.
Serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Our office is in Vancouver, and we regularly act for clients in Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam and Surrey.
We also meet by secure video, so we can work with clients anywhere in British Columbia, including those who have moved away while a matter is ongoing.
People we often work with
- Parents working out a parenting plan after separation
- Common-law partners unsure of their property rights
- Business owners and professionals with complex assets
- Couples wanting a cohabitation or marriage agreement
- People facing an urgent issue, like a relocation or safety concern
- Families updating their wills after a separation, marriage or new child
Talk it through with a lawyer who knows families.
A first consultation gives you a clear picture of where you stand and what your options are. Most people leave with a plan.
Book a consultation