LITIGATION IS A PROCESS

There are a series of steps, that can take one year to three years to complete and at times having regard for the pandemic this time frame may be longer.   At all times, Amanda and staff will work with you to put forward offers to settle an effort to avoid further stress and expense. However, the ability to settle a file is contingent upon your instructions, your former spouse's disclosure in a timely fashion and his or her ability to consider your offers to bring the matter to a close. In the event you can not reach an agreement with your former spouse, the matter will ultimately proceed to a trial where a Judge will make a final Order that is binding upon you and your former spouse. At all times, Amanda is committed to settling the matter without the necessity to conduct a trial.

 INFORMATION, PREPARATION AND REALISM

A strong family lawyer has a responsibility to provide you with an opinion and counsel you as to how the law applies to your unique family situation.  Amanda prides herself on providing clear information to her clients, well prepared Court materials and a strong dose of realism - what you can expect the Court to reasonably order.  

Amanda tells you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear. She does so with grace, care and concern for you and your family. Amanda strives to provide concrete and reliable legal guidance in compassionate fashion as you work through your family transition.  At Amanda Gaw Family Law, we help you restructure your family.

CHILD FOCUSSED CONFLICT RESOLUTION 

Your children are most important in this process.  Amanda is passionate about creating solutions and adopting positions that focus on your children's unique needs and best interests - so that they can do what they do best - be kids.