Jeannette Aucoin

Jeannette, a seasoned family law attorney, excels in handling the intricate layers that define this legal domain. From navigating divorces to resolving child and spousal support issues, her expertise extends to managing property disputes, trusts, and business-related conflicts with a keen eye for equitable solutions. Her approach combines empathy with professionalism, ensuring her clients receive comprehensive support through tumultuous times.

With a penchant for detail and analysis, Jeannette adeptly assesses the potential risks and benefits of her clients' cases, aiming for resolutions that are both fair and practical. Despite her preference for amicable settlements, she is no stranger to the courtroom. Her prowess in litigation is evident in her track record, notably in securing vexatious litigant declarations from both the B.C. Supreme Court and the B.C. Court of Appeal, which have significantly alleviated her clients' burdens.

Jeannette's dedication to family law is paralleled by her interest in its evolving facets, particularly fertility and reproductive technology law. Her expertise in this niche area, especially in compliance with the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, makes her a go-to advisor for clients facing legal challenges in the wake of advancing reproductive technologies.

Her commitment extends beyond her practice. Jeannette actively contributes to the legal community through memberships in organizations such as Access Pro Bono, the BC Law Institute's Parentage Law Reform Project, the Canadian Bar Association (both nationally and in British Columbia), the Law Society of British Columbia, and the Trial Lawyers' Association of British Columbia.

Jeannette's legal education and accolades are as impressive as her professional endeavors. Admitted to the Bar in British Columbia in 2016, she holds a Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University (2015) and emerged victorious in the BC Court of Appeal Competitive Moot. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Women's Studies from the University of Victoria (2009).

In her practice of family law, Jeannette is not just an attorney; she is a guide through the complex legal landscape, ensuring that even in the face of dispute, the essence of family remains in