Raj Mallhi
About Raj
Dealing with divorce, support (child and spousal), custody, property division, agreements, or other family law matters can be emotional and difficult. You shouldn’t go it alone. Instead, you’ll want a qualified lawyer to help you make the best decisions from the start to get the most favourable outcome. Raj is able to assist clients in English, Punjabi or Hindi.
Prior to joining Fleetwood Family Law, Raj worked as a family law lawyer in Langley. She has a long history of advocacy, as she was a union advocate before entering law, assisting union members with labour and human rights issues. Although her professional expertise is in family law, Raj remains committed to providing access to justice and to representing complainants under the Human Rights Code and the Employment Standards Act. While at law school she volunteered with their Law Centre, assisting low-income members with legal disputes.
Raj received her law degree from the University of Victoria and was called to the bar in 2018. She is dedicated to ensuring your legal needs are met and exceeded.
Let Raj help you resolve all family law issues, both contested and uncontested, through negotiation, mediation or litigation.
Blogs
Can You Get Spousal Support If You Don’t Live Together? The Facts
If you're in a long term relationship where you haven't been living together, but your finances have become entwined, there's a good chance you'll need spousal support if the relationship breaks down. Spousal support is financial support given to a less financially...
The Child Support Guidelines of BC
Parenting can be an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience. But it can also be a financial burden, particularly if you're the one who has to financially support your child. That's where child support comes in - a government-mandated system of financial...
Factors to Consider When Considering Custody
Custody is a hard decision to make, and it can be even harder to decide who should have custody of your child. However, by considering the following factors, you can make a more informed decision: How to decide if you want custody Deciding whether or not to pursue...
How does property get divided during a divorce?
The property of a divorcing couple is generally divided evenly between the two spouses. This includes both marital property (property acquired during the marriage) and separate property (property owned by one spouse before the marriage). However, there are some...
How Does The Court Decide How Much Child Support I Have To Pay?
The court decides how much child support you have to pay by looking at many factors. Some of these factors include how much money each parent makes, how much money the child needs, and who pays for what expenses related to the child. The court uses a formula to...
How having a Family Lawyer can help
Surrey is a great place to raise a family, with plenty of activities and opportunities for kids of all ages. However, raising a family can be challenging, and sometimes it's helpful to have some extra support. That's where a family lawyer comes in - they can help you...
Signs You’re In A Common Law Relationship
If you're not sure whether or not you're in a typical law relationship, some signs can help you figure it out. While each relationship is unique, there are some general things to look for that can indicate that you and your partner are cohabitating without being...
Why Should You Have a Family Lawyer?
Family Lawyer: When going through a divorce, it is essential to have a family lawyer by your side. A family lawyer can help you ensure that your rights are protected and that you get what you deserve in the divorce settlement. Here are some of the reasons why you...
My income has decreased due to Covid! What can I do?
Playing Nicely about Child Support Saves Legal Costs Since Covid hit, your industry has taken a downturn and now child support payments are too high. If your spouse is sympathetic, you can simply enter into a new child and spousal support agreement to reflect your...
Spousal Support – Ouch That Hurts!
For many people the most irksome aspect of a divorce is the idea that they may have to pay spousal support -or what is often referred to as spousal maintenance or alimony -to their soon to be ex-spouse. Most people are very willing to pay child support for their...