• Results-driven family lawyers with a focus on each client’s unique needs.

    At Calgary’s Family Central Law Offices, we specialize in divorce, dispute resolution, custody issues, wills and estates, cohabitation agreements, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

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Effective, Trustworthy Legal Advice Tailored To You.

We put emphasis on mediation, negotiation, and arbitration as effective means to reach an acceptable solution for all parties involved.

Custody/Family Lawyers in Calgary Canada

We understand that each case is unique, and we tailor our representation to your individual needs. We practice in the diverse areas of divorce and family law, wills and estates, and civil litigation.

How we can help you

Divorce and Family Law

Divorce and Family Law

We are your trusted partners for all divorce-related issues, including division of property, custody and child support, and spousal support. Book a free consultation >

Wills and Estates

Wills and Estates

Don't leave your estate to chance. We provide advice and help you prepare wills, enduring powers of attorney for personal care and property, and personal directives. Book a free consultation >

Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation

Our lawyers are experienced in family law litigation and have appeared before Alberta’s Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench, and Court of Appeal. Book a free consultation >

The Power Of Mediation, Negotiation, and Arbitration.

We believe that the people best able to reach decisions are the clients affected by those decisions. We strive for peaceful resolutions and tailor our approach for each client to achieve the best solutions for each family.

Experience

Our lawyers, together, have over 13 years of experience negotiating the diverse areas of family law. Our knowledge and experience means you get swift, effective representation.

Efficiency

We don’t believe in prolonging cases when they can be handled expediently. We put our client’s interests first and work quickly to resolve issues that can be painful and difficult for the individuals involved.

Transparency

As a client, you run the show. As a trusted partner, we advise and provide guidance, but will work with you to ensure a satisfactory result. Someone will always be available when you need an update.

Confidence

Confidence and discretion are two of the mainstays of our practice. We are known for helping our clients feel at ease while working tirelessly to drive results. We focus on the goal and use every legal strategy at our disposable to get the outcome you desire.

Meet Nicholas J. Van Duyvenbode


Nicholas is outcome-driven to help clients achieve their goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.


His knowledge and expertise in family law and wills and estates make him a highly valued partner, litigator, negotiator, and mediator. Nicholas has several reported decisions and continues to break new ground on precedent-setting cases.

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Nicholas J. Van Duyvenbode, Partner

What Clients Are Saying

  • I had my first will done by Nicholas Van Duyvenbode at this firm and was very happy with my experience and the level of competence. All my family work is done here!
    - B. Reid

Recent News

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What are the Rights of an Estate Beneficiary in Alberta?

What are the Rights of an Estate Beneficiary in Alberta?

Waiting for an inheritance can be stressful, especially when the personal representative (executor) is not communicating effectively. You may be wondering whether the delay is normal, or what to do if something does not seem right. If you've been named as a beneficiary in a Will, understanding your rights as an estate beneficiary in Alberta can help you decide what to do next. At Family Central Law we help individuals understand their rights as an estate beneficiary. An estate benefici...

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What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will in Alberta?

What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will in Alberta?

What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will in Alberta? Losing someone is difficult enough without also having to work out what happens to their property, debts, and financial affairs. When a person dies without a valid Will, they are said to have died “intestate.” It should be noted that this does not necessarily mean that that estate will be left in limbo, nor will the government does automatically take everything. Instead, Alberta law provides a process for deciding who may inherit and...

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When a Former Partner Hides Income: What It Means for Child Support in Alberta

When a Former Partner Hides Income: What It Means for Child Support in Alberta

hild support should reflect each parent's actual financial circumstances. When one parent is not transparent about income, however, determining a fair amount can be difficult. Income may be understated through unreported earnings, cash work, corporate benefits, deferred company income, or incomplete disclosure. Sometimes complex business arrangements, make a parent's true income difficult to determine. Child support is the child's right, and both parents must contribute based largely o...

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Calgary Family Central Law Firm

Trusted Counsel for Calgary Family Law Matters

Our firm believes in access to legal services for everyone, and serves the Calgary area, as well as regularly traveling for court appearances in Red Deer, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge.

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