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Our award-winning lawyers put your best interests front and center. She believes in compassion above all else. We do not always believe in your choosing us.

Award Winning Family, Employment and Strata Lawyers
YLaw is the fastest-growing family law and employment law firm in BC, with offices in Vancouver, Langley, and Chilliwack. YLaw Group is an Award Winning and highly successful BC Family Law Firm that specialize in Family Law. Our Vancouver Divorce Lawyers have an outstanding success record with over 90% of cases successful in Court in 2014 to date. We know our law, our lawyers care about your case and we will stop at nothing to make sure you are safely taken to the next chapter of your life with maximized results and minimized damage. Leena Yousefi established YLaw Group with a simple goal in mind:

paying attention to the client and not just the law; and
creating and arguing law in favour of the client not the other way around. Her team are the best hand-picked and highly talented staff and family lawyers, eager to take on complex medium to high-net worth family law cases in Vancouver and BC. At YLaw Group, we relate to our clients on a personal level and do not treat them as mere numbers. We have morning meetings in which we talk about every client’s case and ensure we keep the clients up-to-date through every step of the litigation. We only know quality and do not believe in quantity when we deal with our client’s cases because each case is unique and deserves its own attention, nurturing and time. We do not cut corners and ensure an absolute perfect representation of the client’s rights in Court or settlement meetings. We encourage reasonable settlements but are known as some of the most aggressive lawyers in family law when same is necessary. Our success rate and awards speak for themselves and we are eager to help you through your journeys whatever they may be. We believe in you choosing the right family lawyer for your case. If we are lucky enough to meet you one day, we would love to show you how we would strategize your case, make sure you are effectively represented, and how we would obtain the best results possible for you. To set up a consultation with our award-winning family lawyers, call us at 604-974-9329 or contact us.

10/14/2026

9 million Canadians did some form gig work in 2024, and for about one in four, it was their main source of income.

So what happens when that income becomes part of a child or spousal support case?

Whether earnings come from Uber, YouTube, Etsy, or a cash business, BC courts are concerned with what a person actually earns, not simply what their tax return reports. Where income goes unreported or undisclosed, a court can look beyond the tax return, weigh the evidence, and impute income based on a person's true capacity to earn.

When it comes to support, whether you pay or receive it, the outcome usually comes down to the strength of the evidence.

🔗 Read our latest blog to learn how side income affects child and spousal support in BC: https://www.ylaw.ca/blog/side-hustles-gig-incomes-cash-income-oh-my-the-interplay-of-child-support-and-side-incomes/

10/09/2026

If an executor's bad behaviour forces you into court, who pays the legal bill? YLaw's estate lawyer Leah Vidovich explains when BC courts order an executor to pay costs personally, out of their own money rather than the estate's.

We cover:
● Why legal fees normally come out of the estate, leaving less for the beneficiaries
● The BC courts' reasoning: if the executor caused the problem, why should the family pay?
● When it happens: refusing to share financial records, taking unreasonable positions, or dragging matters out for months or years
● How a judge can order an executor to pay costs personally
● Why the amounts in complex estates can run into tens of thousands of dollars

Being an executor isn't a blank cheque to act however you like and hand the family the bill.

If an executor is making things harder and more expensive than they need to be, visit YLaw at https://ylaw.ca or call (604) 974-9529.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ylaw.ca/blog/can-an-executor-or-administrator-be-ordered-to-pay-damages-personally-in-bc/

10/07/2026

We’re proud to share that Trudy Hopman has been named to The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 for Family Law 🎉

Best Lawyers recognitions are based on confidential peer evaluations from lawyers in the same field and region, making this honour especially meaningful. It reflects the recognition Trudy has earned from her peers throughout her career.

For more than three decades, Trudy has guided hundreds of families through separation, divorce, complex financial disputes, and high-conflict parenting matters as a litigator, accredited mediator, arbitrator, and parenting coordinator.

Congratulations, Trudy! We’re proud to have you as part of YLaw and grateful for everything you bring to our clients and our team.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ylaw.ca/new/trudy-hopman-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-lawyers-in-canada-2027/

10/02/2026

How much severance are you actually entitled to in BC and what if your contract doesn't say? YLaw's employment lawyer Leena Yousefi explains common law severance: what it is, when it applies, and why it's often far more than your employment contract offers.

We cover:
● When you fall under common law severance (no contract, or a silent or unenforceable termination clause)
● Why common law notice is often significantly more than a termination clause allows
● The factors that decide your entitlement (age, how niche your job is, how long a similar job would take to find)
● How being "induced" to leave a secure job can increase what you're owed
● Why you should never accept a severance offer without understanding your common law entitlement

Don't guess what you're owed; understand your common law severance entitlement before you respond to any offer.

To understand your severance entitlement in BC, visit YLaw at https://ylaw.ca or call (604) 974-9529.

09/28/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate a recent victory by Raumina Rezai on her successful representation of the claimant in a recent multi-day family law hearing.

In A.J.M. v. R.A.S.R., 2026 BCSC 1759, Raumina Rezai represented a mother seeking spousal support and the right to have her spousal status decided fairly, after the father argued they had not lived together long enough for her property claims to stand.

The Supreme Court of British Columbia refused to decide the cohabitation start date on a paper application, finding the dispute needed a full trial, and awarded our client interim spousal support.

Although the father claimed an annual income of roughly $10,000, the Court relied on the $149,000 he had reported in his own earlier financial statement, describing his finances as markedly murky, and ordered $3,174 per month in support, retroactive to January 2026. Our client was also awarded her costs.

It's a meaningful result that protects our client's property rights and gives her financial stability on the way to trial.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ylaw.ca/cases/case-a-j-m-v-r-a-s-r-2026/

09/25/2026

We're proud to share that YLaw has been named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business, ranking No. 198 on the 2026 list 🎉

This is our 7th year making the list, and it’s especially meaningful to be recognized alongside some of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. We’re also proud to be one of the few law firms, and one of the only female-led firms, on the list.

The ranking is based on three-year revenue growth, but to us, it represents so much more than a number. We’ve grown by doing things differently, challenging the traditional law firm model, and building a workplace that puts people first.

We’re incredibly grateful to our team for everything they bring to YLaw every day, and to our clients for trusting us with the moments that matter most.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ylaw.ca/blog/ylaw-named-one-of-canadas-top-growing-companies-2026-by-the-globe-and-mail/

09/23/2026

Join Ari Wormeli, Partner and Family Lawyer at YLaw, for the next session of his family law lecture series on September 29th.

Some of the most consequential moments in a family law file happen through applications to the Court. This session will examine Supreme Court applications in British Columbia and what practitioners and parties should know to prepare and respond effectively.

The series is open to practitioners, students, and anyone seeking a clearer understanding of how family law proceedings move forward in BC.

📅 September 29 at 6:00 PM PST
💻 Live via Microsoft Teams
Register here: daca2419-f519-4dff-aa7a-23dc46182fd3@93b1e797-fd6a-4219-b04f-8694648ac186?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/daca2419-f519-4dff-aa7a-23dc46182fd3@93b1e797-fd6a-4219-b04f-8694648ac186?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog

09/17/2026

We're thrilled to welcome our newest Legal Interns to YLaw this fall! 🌟

Meet Bianca Takenaka and Maria Karaji. Bianca is a third-year student at the University of British Columbia, studying History with a minor in Law & Society, and Maria is a fifth-year student at UBC, studying Political Science.

Our Internship Program continues to draw ambitious, talented students, and we're looking forward to supporting Bianca and Maria as they grow with us this fall.

Welcome to the team! 👋

09/09/2026

What is constructive dismissal and how do you know if it's happened to you? YLaw's employment lawyer Leena Yousefi explains what constructive dismissal means in BC, and why staying silent after a major job change can cost you your right to severance.

We cover:
● What constructive dismissal actually is
● The kinds of major changes that can trigger it (pay cuts, demotions, promotions with no extra pay)
● Why you must voice your concerns or negotiate and do it quickly
● How staying silent can mean you've legally "accepted" the change
● When a significant change becomes wrongful dismissal and entitles you to severance

If your job has changed significantly, don't wait to find out where you stand before your options run out.

For advice on a constructive dismissal claim in BC, visit YLaw at https://ylaw.ca or call (604) 974-9529.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ylaw.ca/blog/just-cause-constructive-dismissal-repudiation-bc-ylaw-employment-lawyers/

09/04/2026

We’re pleased to recognize Lisa Newby for a significant result following a two-day chambers hearing in Victoria.

Lisa successfully defended a highly complex and technical application seeking to set aside and review a Parenting Coordinator’s determination concerning the choice of school for a child, as well as to terminate the Parenting Coordinator’s appointment.

The Court dismissed the application in its entirety, upholding the Parenting Coordinator’s determination, which was favourable to our client. The Parenting Coordinator therefore continues in their role.

The decision is also significant for the Parenting Coordinator Roster, as the proceeding involved important issues concerning the interpretation and application of its standard agreement.

Congratulations to Lisa on an excellent result and on her thoughtful, thorough, and effective advocacy for our client.

We also want to recognize the important contributions of our Paralegals, Yurim Larsen and Madelene Chin, whose careful preparation and support were instrumental to the success of the matter.

We are proud to have such a dedicated and exceptional team supporting our clients!

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1122 Mainland Street #580
Vancouver, BC
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Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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https://www.ylaw.ca/

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