The Law Portal is a virtual family law firm that enables top-rate family lawyers to represent clients located anywhere in British Columbia at a fraction of the cost. Our goal is to improve access to justice by making exceptional legal representation more affordable for our clients, through discounts and payment plans.
Our network of lawyers across the province includes:
Not only do we provide skilled and reputable legal representation at reduced rates; we provide each client with a tailor-made legal team to meet his or her specific needs.
If you’re concerned about hiring a remote lawyer, don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more about your options. Remote lawyers are often able to appear in court remotely by MS Teams, and nearly all mediators and arbitrators offer their services over Zoom. If you’d like your remote lawyer to travel (whether for an in-person meeting, court, mediation, or arbitration), this can usually be arranged at no cost to you by reducing your discount.
If you’re in search of reliable legal information but you aren’t sure if you’re ready to meet with a lawyer, feel free to ask us questions in our Forum, or click on the link below to book a 30-minute initial consultation.
If you’re a lawyer, paralegal, or legal assistant who is passionate about providing clients with exceptional service and you want more freedom and flexibility in your schedule, email us at info@thelawportal.ca or click on JOIN US above to find out more about why you should join The Law Portal.
Membership is free, private, and there are no obligations or commitments.
We understand that family issues can be emotional and overwhelming. We promptly respond to our clients and provide them with the support and peace of mind they need during their most challenging times. Our clients consistently tell us that we’re different from other law firms because we genuinely care and go the extra mile. Contact us today for a 30-minute consultation.
Family Lawyer & Founder
Reception: 778-328-2828
Direct (phone and SMS): 778-897-0813
Whatsapp: 250-812-5730
Email: sarah@thelawportal.ca
I have exclusively practiced family law in British Columbia since 2016. I have extensive experience representing clients in the BC Provincial Court, BC Supreme Court, mediation, and arbitration. I have a high success rate in both court and arbitration, and I’m often able to obtain favourable outcomes for my clients without ever stepping foot in a court room.
My goals with my clients are to:
• ensure that they feel heard and understood;
• empower them with knowledge about their legal rights and obligations;
• encourage practical, cost-effective, and amicable solutions;
• help them obtain the most favourable outcomes possible; and
• minimize legal fees and conflict.
I care deeply about my clients and they often express that they can tell. I’m motivated by my clients’ successes, whether obtained through negotiations or in a courtroom. “Success” is defined differently by many people, but in my view, success is a balanced and fair result, in which conflict and legal fees are kept to a minimum, especially if there are children caught in the middle.
I currently practice remotely and I offer a minimum 25% discount on my hourly rate to account for that. If I’m required to travel (whether for in-person meetings, court, mediation, or arbitration) this can usually be arranged at no cost to the client by reducing their discount.
My hourly rate after the 25% discount is $281.00, and I offer additional discounts on a case-by-case basis.
Clients referred through EAP (their Employment Assistance Program) receive a minimum 35% discount, which brings my hourly rate down to $244.00.
I offer 30-minute consultations via telephone, Zoom, MS Teams, FaceTime or WhatsApp. I currently charge a flat rate of $99 for 30-minute consultations. I’m always happy to answer anonymous questions from the public in our Forum at no charge, and I’m available on WhatsApp 7 days per week at 250-812-5730.
Family Lawyer
Contact
Phone: 778-328-2828
Email: katya@thelawportal.ca
Fax: 604-648-8411
Katya earned her Juris Doctor from Western University in London, Ontario, where she volunteered at a legal aid clinic and successfully appealed a decision at the Social Benefits Tribunal. During her summer break, she interned with the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GATTW) in Bangkok, Thailand, where she conducted legal research and helped coordinate an international workshop for legal aid clinics dedicated to assisting trafficking victims.
Katya was called to the bar in British Columbia in 2018 and has focused her practice primarily on family law matters. Katyacares deeply for her clients, and she fiercely advocates for them with unwavering composure and professionalism.
Katya has extensive experience assisting clients with unique needs and she approaches each client with empathy and understanding. She empowers her clients by providing clear and practical advice, encouragement, and support. She offers flexible service options and unbundled legal services for clients who are willing and able to represent themselves on some level.
Katya is adept in the courtroom and has successfully obtained orders for exclusive occupancy of the family home, protection orders, spousal and child support, parenting arrangements, and interim asset distribution. She also successfully resolves many cases through mediation and arbitration, which helps to reduce legal fees and minimizes animosity in family matters.
Katya is respected by her peers and appreciated by her clients because of her passion and commitment for justice. When she isn’t serving her clients across British Columbia, she enjoys reading, hiking, and working out.
Executive Legal Assistant | Assistant to Sarah Miller
Phone: 778-328-2828
Email: chelsie@thelawportal.ca
Fax: 604-648-8411
Chelsie has been with The Law Portal team since the very beginning. Our clients adore Chelsie because she makes them feel heard and understood. She is a genuinely kind and compassionate person, and she has an amazing ability to stay calm in stressful situations. She often goes out of her way to help our clients and makes herself available far more often than required.
She’s currently transitioning to a career as a counsellor and life coach, but in the meantime, we are lucky to have her as an invaluable member of our team.
Certified Divorce Coach
Phone: 250.215.7853
Email: newlifedivorcecoaching@gmail.com
Website: www.newlifedivorcecoaching.ca
Dawn is a certified trauma informed divorce coach with in-depth knowledge about how to navigate a high conflict divorce with a difficult or narcissistic spouse. Rather than having to schedule sessions days or weeks in advance, she offers same-day support to her clients so she can be there when they need her most.
Dawn’s empathy for her clients is derived from her personal experience surviving a challenging divorce while trying to shield her children from the conflict.
Our clients who choose to utilize her services are more empowered, resilient, and knowledgeable about how to set themselves up for success in litigation or alternate dispute resolution methods. She is a fierce advocate for our clients during their journey towards a brighter future.
