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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 dat

e. 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.

It’s always a great time when our team comes together to connect, celebrate, and step away from the day-to-day for a lit...
08/28/2026

It’s always a great time when our team comes together to connect, celebrate, and step away from the day-to-day for a little while.

At YLaw, we believe in balancing hard work with time to unwind. Moments like these are a reminder that the people are what make this firm what it is.

Here's to good company, great conversations, and the team that shows up for our clients every day!

Were you fired? You may be owed fortunes in severance ⬇️ A dismissal for "just cause" or getting fired without being pai...
08/26/2026

Were you fired? You may be owed fortunes in severance ⬇️

A dismissal for "just cause" or getting fired without being paid anything can feel final. In many cases, it is not. You may have been wrongfully dismissed as employers seldom have the right to just fire people.

In the most recent and groundbreaking case of Silva v. Royal Bank of Canada, 2026 ONSC 3841, one of Canada's largest banks dismissed a high-performing financial planner alleging she engaged in conduct that was so unacceptable they had to let her go and give her nothing.

The court found the dismissal was not justified, held that it was wrongful, and awarded her more than $2.6 million in damages.

Just cause or firing without pay has the highest bar in employment law. The burden is on the employer to prove it. Even so, some employers assert it in circumstances that fall well short of the legal standard.

What often matters just as much as the reason for the firing is how it was handled, whether the investigation was fair, how you were treated on the way out, and what your employer reports about you afterward. In this case, a regulatory notice stating she was dismissed for cause followed her to every prospective employer and effectively ended her career in the industry.

If you have been dismissed for cause, do not assume the label is correct. Understand your position, and your entitlements, before agreeing to anything.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ylaw.ca/blog/terminated-for-just-cause-without-severance-understanding-your-rights-after-a-2-6-million-ruling/

We’re thrilled to celebrate a recent victory by Cathleen McClughan, and to welcome her as the newest senior lawyer at YL...
08/25/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate a recent victory by Cathleen McClughan, and to welcome her as the newest senior lawyer at YLaw.

In J.D. v. A.S., 2026 BCSC 1520, Cathleen represented a father who had been separated from his young daughter for more than a year, despite an existing parenting order.

The Supreme Court of British Columbia found that there was no justification for withholding the child, ordered the existing parenting order enforced, and put a clear reunification plan in place for father and daughter.

It’s a meaningful result for our client and an important step toward rebuilding their relationship.

Cathleen brings more than 30 years of legal experience to YLaw, with 26 years focused on family law and civil litigation. She has appeared at every level of court and has acted as counsel in leading family law cases involving parenting, relocation, and appeals.

As an experienced mediator and skilled negotiator, Cathleen works to keep her clients out of court whenever possible. When litigation is necessary, she brings the same determination, experience, and care to every level of court.

Congratulations on this important win, Cathleen, and welcome to YLaw! 👏

🔗 Read more about Cathleen: https://www.ylaw.ca/lawyers/cathleen-mcclughan/

Ari Wormeli, Partner and Family Lawyer at YLaw, continues his lecture series on family law in British Columbia, with the...
08/21/2026

Ari Wormeli, Partner and Family Lawyer at YLaw, continues his lecture series on family law in British Columbia, with the next session taking place on August 26.

Once a proceeding is underway, the next steps can have a significant impact on how a file moves forward. This session will examine Form 8 Financial Statements and the Judicial Case Conference (JCC) process in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, including what practitioners and parties should know before they attend.

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

📅 August 26 at 6:00 PM PST
💻 Live via Microsoft Teams

Register here: 4480f344-3788-4512-a07a-63528da6cfe1@93b1e797-fd6a-4219-b04f-8694648ac186?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4480f344-3788-4512-a07a-63528da6cfe1@93b1e797-fd6a-4219-b04f-8694648ac186?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

08/18/2026

Can you actually be fired for using ChatGPT or AI at work? YLaw CEO and employment lawyer Leena Yousefi breaks down the basic rules for AI use and misuse in BC workplaces, for both employees and employers.

We cover:
● What happens if an employee misuses AI (like feeding confidential info into ChatGPT)
● Why you often can't be fired for it — especially when there's no AI policy in place
● Why employers need a clear, BC-compliant AI policy
● How some tools may be banned while others are allowed
● When firing an employee over AI use could be wrongful dismissal

Whether you're an employer setting policy or an employee who's been disciplined, know your rights before you act.

For help with workplace AI policies or a wrongful dismissal question, visit YLaw at https://ylaw.ca or call (604) 974-9529.

After four incredible years at YLaw, we're saying goodbye to one of our own as she heads off to law school.Mahsa joined ...
08/13/2026

After four incredible years at YLaw, we're saying goodbye to one of our own as she heads off to law school.

Mahsa joined us as YLaw's very first intern and helped lay the foundation for what has since become a thriving internship program. Over the years, she's worn many hats, including Intern, Junior LAA, Executive Assistant, and just about every other role imaginable. If something needed to get done, Mahsa was always ready to step in and help.

Her kindness, hard work, positivity, and unwavering support for those around her have left a lasting impact on our team. She has been an important part of YLaw's growth, and we're grateful for everything she's contributed along the way.

We're excited to see what the future holds for Mahsa and have no doubt she'll accomplish great things in law school and beyond.

Congratulations, Mahsa. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way.

08/05/2026

Can your employer cut your pay or demote you without your agreement? YLaw's CEO and employment lawyer Leena Yousefi explains when a pay cut, demotion, or job change crosses the line into constructive dismissal in BC and when it entitles you to severance.

We cover:
- What counts as a "significant" change to your employment (pay cuts, demotions, department transfers, losing your team)
- Why you shouldn't agree to major changes too quickly
- When a "take it or leave it" change becomes constructive or wrongful dismissal
- Why the severance you're owed in these situations can be significant
- How to respond and negotiate from an informed position

If your employer has changed your pay or role, find out what you're owed before you agree to anything.

For help with a pay cut, demotion, or constructive dismissal claim, visit YLaw at https://ylaw.ca or call (604) 974-9529.

07/30/2026

Meet Raumina Rezai, one of the family lawyers on our YLaw team 🌟

Before she stepped into family law, her background included theatre and teaching, and she carries those skills with her every day. They taught her how to read a room, communicate with clarity, and meet people exactly where they are.

That perspective shapes the way she practices. Family law is deeply human work, and Raumina approaches it with the care those moments deserve. She is committed to creating a supportive space for her clients and advocating for them with real conviction.

Watch the full video to learn more about Raumina, her background, and the heart she brings to her work.

When does a private conversation become a workplace issue?In BC, what you post, text, or vent about work can carry real ...
07/28/2026

When does a private conversation become a workplace issue?

In BC, what you post, text, or vent about work can carry real legal consequences, even from a personal account on your own time. Courts have made it clear that employers have a responsibility to address workplace harassment, including conduct that occurs online, while employees can't assume off-duty activity is beyond workplace scrutiny.

We break down what both sides need to know before a post becomes a problem.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ylaw.ca/blog/group-chats-social-media-and-workplace-gossip-when-get-fired-for-what-post/

Adopting AI without understanding the law is a risk few employers can afford.AI has become part of nearly every BC workp...
07/21/2026

Adopting AI without understanding the law is a risk few employers can afford.

AI has become part of nearly every BC workplace, yet the legal framework around it is still catching up. If you're not careful, a harmless paste into ChatGPT can become a privacy complaint, a constructive dismissal claim, or a human rights issue.

Our blog outlines what BC employers need to know in 2026, and how to stay on the right side of the line.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ylaw.ca/blog/ai-in-the-bc-workplace-what-employees-and-employers-need-to-know-in-2026/

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