Meet SharonMcKim-Ryan,

MeetSharonMcKimRyan

with over 15 years of trusted experience in family law.

Custody & Access

When children are involved, the most important part of your separation will be determining the parenting arrangement.

Child Support

Both parents have an obligation to provide financial support for their child, and this obligation doesn’t end when parents separate or divorce.

Divorce

Divorce is the legal end of a marriage. Final termination of a marriage, whether it’s contested or uncontested, requires a court application.

Separation Agreements

When marriages and relationships break down, separating parties can agree on the terms for division of assets/debts, parenting, child support, and spousal support.

Spousal Support

Spousal support, or alimony, is money paid by one spouse to the other following a separation or divorce to help with expenses.

Property Division

Whether you’re married or in a common law relationship, you must ensure your rights are protected when the time comes to divide property.

Cohabitation Agreements

A formalized cohabitation agreement is one of the best ways to ensure the fair division of property in the event of common law separation.

Marriage Contracts

Marriage contracts allow a couple to decide, in advance, their rights and obligations both during the marriage and upon their separation or death.

Litigation

Litigation is the legal process used when parties cannot reach an agreement on their own.

About Relationshift Family Law

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Finding a path through separation and divorce can be one of life’s most difficult challenges – especially when children are involved. At Relationshift Family Law, we focus exclusively on what matters most: family.

We are committed to helping clients resolve their legal issues, in a cost-effective and timely manner, so they can move forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a consultation?

A consultation is the initial meeting with new clients where we gather facts, assess options, and develop a plan that best suits your unique situation.

What is your fee structure for legal representation?

Should you decide to retain the firm, we require an initial retainer, which gets deposited into our law firm’s Trust account. The funds are then used/applied towards future invoices related to your matter. When the initial retainer is exhausted, we require an updated retainer. The amount and/or frequency of the retainer depends on the legal needs and the complexity of your matter.

What is the billing process?

We log our time into our time-tracking software daily. All billable activities and expenses are itemized in detail on each invoice, which will be sent to clients once a month. The client’s retainer is then used to pay the invoice.

How much will my matter cost?

Your legal fees will depend on your legal needs. Many factors can affect the total cost of legal services, including the complexity of the issues, necessary research, difficulty in dealing with the opposing side, trying to reach an agreement or settlement, the need to go to court, and unexpected problems.

Do you offer Pro Bono services or accept Legal Aid Certificates?

Unfortunately, we do not offer free legal representation or accept legal aid certificates. If you cannot afford private counsel, we suggest that you contact the Newfoundland & Labrador Legal Aid Commission at 1-800-563-9911.