SERVICES
Christina Matthews offers a variety of legal services on a “traditional” retainer, a limited scope retainer, flat-fees for select services, legal services on a “sliding scale” for those with a lower income, and legal services via Legal Aid. While it is generally difficult to estimate the costs for legal services (especially when involved in litigation), Christina is committed to providing more affordable legal services to her clients without compromising her professionalism, and competence. Please contact Christina to inquire on her rates.
Family Law
Christina Matthews has a wide range of experience assisting clients in family law disputes for both contested and uncontested matters.
Christina Matthews assists clients with the following family law issues:
- Divorce;
- Common-law separation;
- Matrimonial/Family Property Division;
- Parenting/Custody Matters, including decision making authority and enforcement;
- Child Support;
- Spousal Support/Partner Support;
- Restraining Orders;
- Emergency Protection Orders;
- Mobility Issues;
- Mediation/Arbitration;
- Adoptions;
- Family Law Agreements, including cohabitation agreements, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and separation agreements;
- Guardianship; and
- Child Welfare Matters including family enhancement agreements, supervision orders, temporary guardianship orders, and permanent guardianship orders
Civil Litigation
Christina Matthews has assisted clients dealing with the following civil issues:
- Preparing demand letters;
- Breach of Contract;
- Misrepresentation;
- Negligence;
- Collection, use and disclosure of personal information;
- Debt collections and judgment enforcement;
- Civil Assault and Trespass;
- Sexual battery;
- Small Claims Disputes;
- Court of Queen’s Bench Actions;
- Employment litigation;
- Real Estate Litigation;
- Insurance disputes; and
- Estate Litigation
Estate
Christina has experience dealing with estate disputes, including acting for an estate, litigating claims from people not included in the estate but believe they have an interest in the deceased’s property, negotiating or litigating family law related disputes that impact an estate, managing the assets of the estate, and drafting probate applications.
Christina Matthews has assisted clients dealing with the following estate issues:
- Estate Disputes;
- Family Disputes;
- Claim Litigation;
- Asset Management;
- Drafting Probate Applications;