Bloem Attorneys

As sole practitioner Francois passion for matrimonial matters and representation in the practice of divorce and child custody law is the driving force behind his practice. It was also during his clerkship that he found that family law provided the opportunity to fulfill his passion: to give those without a voice, a voice in the ever intimidating justice system. " I found that many people do not know of their rights and often times get taken advantage of by the system. That is where I want to help. I found that there is nothing quite as precious as the family and I want to be there to help guide a family in need."



His focus on divorce and matrimonial matters relates to his experience around the best interest of the child. The complexity of divorce settlement is never an easy or enjoyable experience, but once you have decided to go your separate ways it's important to start thinking about the process with the help of people understanding both the legal as well as emotional process. At Bloem Attorneys, both processes are important. In chronological fashion, the psychological stages as they progress through the four phases of the divorce process (i.e., deliberation, decision, transition and healing) needs to be incorporated within the process as a whole. The litigation phase "floats" and is distinct from the emotional phases in that it may occur anytime after the decision to divorce is made. Although litigation is not an emotional stage, it is superimposed on the emotional process of divorce and is primarily defined in terms of duration as a function of the legal process. Generally, the process takes about one yearor two if the divorce is fully contested in court and is considerably shorter if the parties reach an amicable agreement. Once the legal process earnestly begins, this period is characterized by the redefinition of the roles of each partner. As such, it can be either a period of tremendous growth or stagnation and despair, or, it can be both, to varying degrees.
Legal fees and what to expect in terms of costs:



The most frightening aspect of instructing an attorney is the prospect of high legal fees. Relax. We charge an agreed fee with you, up front, and will not bill you for every phone call or by the hour.



We’ll meet with you and support you throughout the process, help you decide on how to divide your assets fairly and work out what is best for your children. We’ll help you to minimize the cost and stress of a divorce. For an unopposed divorce, we charge a fixed amount, negotiated upfront. This fee includes all consultations and putting together a settlement agreement that will be made a court order. This agreement regulates how you split assets, who the kids live with, maintenance, visitation rights and responsibilities and rights of the parents regarding the kids.

Bloem Attorney's represents it's clients in a spirit of civility by avoiding needlessly destructive legal tactics - with no compromise in results. People enmeshed in divorce tend to think that they should hire the most aggressive divorce attorney they can afford.



The law lacks insight and sensitivity to the consequences of the emotional attachments and entanglements that arise in relationships.

Our approach is less stressful for clients, protects clients' long-term interests, and promotes strong and healthy parent-child relationships. Protecting children is central to our philosophy

Bloem attorneys advocates for civility in divorce, promoting ''do today what you will not regret next year''