• 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

Learn about recent decisions and matters that could impact you and your family.

The Maintenance Enforcement Program and Its Online Registration Process

The Maintenance Enforcement Program and Its Online Registration Process

If you are dealing with unpaid child support, spousal support, or partner support in Alberta, the Maintenance Enforcement Program (“MEP”) can be an important tool to help enforce court-ordered child support and spousal support payments. Once you submit your registration and it has been processed, MEP can start the enforcement and collection of child and spousal support. MEP has significant enforcement powers if either support payments are not made. MEP registration has now started to a...

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Understanding the Urgent Application Court Process in Alberta

Understanding the Urgent Application Court Process in Alberta

Family law matters will sometimes require immediate attention from the Court. These situations mean that individuals cannot wait for lengthy return times to court through .  In these circumstances, an urgent chambers application will be needed. The Alberta Court of King’s Bench website confirms that urgent matters include situations such as: risk of violence or immediate harm; applications for exclusive possession of the family home when safety is a concern; risk of a child being rem...

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How do you get divorced?

How do you get divorced?

If you or your spouse are considering legally ending your marriage, there are essentially two different kinds of divorce available to you in Alberta. Under federal law, you may file for divorce through a contested divorce or uncontested divorce process. When entering the divorce process either together or separately, there are many far-reaching implications to consider when ending a marriage – such as decision making and parenting time (custody) of children, property, interim finances and...

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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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