Services

FAMILY lAW

Frequently the breakdown and dissolution of the marriage lead to tremendous friction, pain and stress to the parties involved. We recognize that family law disputes can be very difficult and offer compassionate and efficient services with the focus on getting the best possible results for you. We offer the following services and legal representation in the area of family law including but not limited to disputes and resolutions around:

Divorce;
Guardianship;
Custody, Access & Parenting;
Mobility (Relocation) Applications;
Child Support including support for Adult children;
Spousal & Partner Support;
Division of Matrimonial Property and Family Property;

Common Law Separation;
Property Division between Adult Interdependent Partners (Common Law Partners);
Separation Agreement & Cohabitation Agreements;
Pre-nuptial & Post-nuptial Agreement;
Emergency Protection Orders and Restraining Orders;
Independent Legal Advice (ILA).

WILLS & ESTATES

One of the most important legal documents you could have is a Will. This gives legally binding instructions outlining what you wish to happen to the possessions and property owned solely by you after your death.

We are dedicated to working with clients concerned about preserving and protecting their assets in the event of death or incapacity and their successful succession on death. We can help you draft the documents and organize whom you choose to name as beneficiaries. We can help you with:

Drafting Wills;
Enduring Power of Attorney;
Personal Directives.

NOTARY SERVICES

We offer notary services including witnessing signatures on various documents but not limited to:

Affidavits;
Statutory declaration;
Invitation letters;
Travel consent letters;
Certify true copies;
Identity verification.

Mediation

You do not have to go to Court to decide every legal issue. If you and your ex want to work together, you can mediate. Mediation, as used in law, is a form of alternative dispute resolution resolving disputes between two or more parties with concrete effects. Typically, a third party, the mediator, assists the parties to negotiate a settlement. Mediation will allow parties to keep costs reasonable by not having to pay substantial amount in legal fees and you no longer have to be stuck for months or years to end your disputes.

LEGAL COACHING

We believe that everyone deserves access to justice. However, we are also mindful that the cost of legal fees can be a substantial and often a deciding factor in your consideration of whether or not to retain a lawyer. We offer legal coaching where you can represent yourself while we help you in the background. This way you control the cost and how much you spend. As your legal coach, we can guide/help you with:

Drafting, reviewing or editing court applications and other legal documents;
Support navigating and understanding legal procedure;
Providing legal advice on the relevant law;
Calculate Child support or spousal support including arrears;
Guide you on oral submissions or arguments before a Judge.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

When writing this comment to Rahima Shariff, I sincerely thank her for the most professional and fantastic representation. I really do appreciate her dedication, knowledge, confidence and excellent representation in dealing with a very stressful case. Thank you so much for going above and beyond. I am extremely grateful for her incredibly efficient, flexible and thoughtful work on my behalf. Rahima will certainly be at the top of my list to recommend to clients and friends seeking legal resources in family law. Many thanks for all her hard work and support.

Rahima is very personable and professional. I was very stressed out and intimidated by the court case however Rahima was very good at explaining the process, getting everything done in a timely professional manner. She went above and beyond and I can tell works very hard. She's tough in court so it was great to have her representing me! I was very happy with her as my attorney it was a very positive experience.

Rahima absolutely knows her family law. She is reasonable, ethical, won't waste your money etc. Fantastic lawyer 100%. Highly recommended. I agree with the other reviews she can and will stand her ground.

My lawyer, Rahima Shariff is a wonderful lawyer with so much experience in family matter. I recommend her to anybody looking for a family lawyer in Alberta and beyond if possible

contact us

Our office address is:

Unit 311 – 7 Westwinds Crescent NE Calgary, Alberta T3J 5H2

Our office is at a walking distance from McKnight LRT station.