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Family Law
Lawyer
Laurence
Klass
Watson Goepel LLP
A bit about me ?
• Old enough to remember black
and white TV
Watson Goepel LLP
• Married for 19 years to Tracy
and have a daughter Natasha
turning 16.
• Mad Arsenal soccer fan
A bit about me ?
• Qualified lawyer in the UK &
Canada
Watson Goepel LLP
• Nearly 20 years family law
experience
• Family lawyer at Watson
Goepel in downtown
Vancouver
Why use a family lawyer?
• Appropriate legal advice, giving
clients an informed choice
• Agreements - tailored to client
needs and their plans for the future
• Offering professional help and
support navigating the legal system
Watson Goepel LLP
How I can help?
Watson Goepel LLP
Co-hab Agreement
Pre-Nup Agreement
Divorce & Separation
The facts
• 12% of cohabitations last ten years
compared to 90% of first marriages
• Over 40% of Canadian marriages end
before the 30th wedding anniversary
• Divorce and separation affects family assets,
income, how kids are looked after and cared
for.
• If you or both of you own a private company
financial considerations are more complex
Watson Goepel LLP
Child Custody
Child Support
Spousal Support
Why choose me?
• Will work towards a negotiated
resolution
• Managing client expectations
• Effective litigation skills
• Cost-effective
Watson Goepel LLP
Think you might know someone to
refer to me …what next?
• Initial consultation fee:
• 1-1.5 hours preferably in-person, but
can be via conference call $315 per
hour
• 25% discount for BNI members
• Retainer
• Limited retainer
Watson Goepel LLP
Watson Goepel LLP
Laurence Klass
at Watson Goepel
Your Family Law Solutions Start
Here!
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Laurence Klass - Family Law

  • 2. A bit about me ? • Old enough to remember black and white TV Watson Goepel LLP • Married for 19 years to Tracy and have a daughter Natasha turning 16. • Mad Arsenal soccer fan
  • 3. A bit about me ? • Qualified lawyer in the UK & Canada Watson Goepel LLP • Nearly 20 years family law experience • Family lawyer at Watson Goepel in downtown Vancouver
  • 4. Why use a family lawyer? • Appropriate legal advice, giving clients an informed choice • Agreements - tailored to client needs and their plans for the future • Offering professional help and support navigating the legal system Watson Goepel LLP
  • 5. How I can help? Watson Goepel LLP
  • 9. The facts • 12% of cohabitations last ten years compared to 90% of first marriages • Over 40% of Canadian marriages end before the 30th wedding anniversary • Divorce and separation affects family assets, income, how kids are looked after and cared for. • If you or both of you own a private company financial considerations are more complex Watson Goepel LLP
  • 13. Why choose me? • Will work towards a negotiated resolution • Managing client expectations • Effective litigation skills • Cost-effective Watson Goepel LLP
  • 14. Think you might know someone to refer to me …what next? • Initial consultation fee: • 1-1.5 hours preferably in-person, but can be via conference call $315 per hour • 25% discount for BNI members • Retainer • Limited retainer Watson Goepel LLP
  • 15. Watson Goepel LLP Laurence Klass at Watson Goepel Your Family Law Solutions Start Here!