Your Divorce or Family Lawyer’s Commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality

Written By Abby Pang

At Illuma Family Law, we take pride in our commitment to privacy and confidentiality to protect families and their children. The following are the guidelines that we follow:

 

1. Your divorce or family lawyer will hold in strict confidence all information concerning your business and affairs acquired in the course of the professional relationship, regardless of the nature or source of the information or of the fact that others may share the knowledge, and will not share any such information unless disclosure is expressly or impliedly authorized by you, or is required by law or by a court.

 

2. Your divorce or family lawyer will take all reasonable steps to ensure the privacy and safekeeping of your confidential information.

 

3. Your divorce or family lawyer will not disclose the fact of having been consulted or retained by you unless the nature of the matter requires such disclosure.

 

4. Your divorce or family lawyer will preserve your secrets even after the termination of the retainer, whether or not differences have arisen between you and your lawyer.

 

5. Your divorce or family lawyer will not use any confidential information respecting for the benefit of the lawyer or another person, or to the disadvantage of you. When engaging in a business transaction with a client or former client in the limited circumstances, the lawyer will not use for personal benefit any confidential information acquired in the course of acting for the client.

 

6. Your divorce or family lawyer who engages in literary work such as an autobiography or memoirs will not disclose your confidential information in the autobiography or memoir.

 

7. Your divorce or family lawyer will not disclose to one client confidential information concerning or received from another client in a different matter, and shall decline employment or withdraw from a retainer which might require such disclosure.

 

8. Your divorce or family lawyer will avoid indiscreet conversations or gossip, and will not repeat gossip or information about your affairs, even though you may not be named or otherwise identified.

There are many good reasons to settle your family law case out-of-court, including keeping your case and personal details out of the public records. In the meantime, you can trust that your divorce or family lawyer will protect your privacy and confidentiality.

Want to learn more? Please contact us for a consultation.

The material provided in this blog is for general information and education purposes only and does not contain, and should not be construed as containing, legal advice applicable to a particular set of facts. If you require legal advice, please contact us for a consultation with one of our experienced family law lawyers.

Abby Pang

Abby is a lawyer and loving mother of two children. She is an advocate for healthy families and children. She has turned her energy towards supporting families, by providing guidance and helping families navigate through the legal system, while empowering them to have a voice throughout the process.

Abby Pang’s journey began in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Subsequently, her family moved to the east side of Vancouver, before moving to Richmond, where she spent most of her childhood. Her father was a refugee who came to Canada in 1970, and from him she learned the meaning of grit.

In her youth, Abby experienced a breakdown in her family unit which resulted in divorce. She understands that marital breakdowns and divorces can be complicated, but also devastating. She also understands there are alternative options and ways to mitigate the damaging effects of the process.

Abby earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia, studying psychology and family studies. She earned a law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, exchange program through the Hong Kong University. In 2008, she returned to British Columbia to work in a large law office while completing her National Certificate of Accreditation. She then completed her articles in a boutique law firm in Vancouver. She was called to the British Columbia bar in 2012.

Abby has appeared in Provincial Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. She deals with personal injury claims, sexual assault (civil) claims, and family law matters: In addition to her court experience, Abby takes a “family first” approach and is resolution-focused. She is registered through the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

As a lawyer, Abby Pang’s community involvement included volunteer work with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers and the Canadian Bar Association Women Lawyers’ Forum. As well, she had the opportunity to assist at Rise Women’s Legal Center and Battered Women’s Support Services through volunteering with Amici Curiae Friends of Court.

Abby is the recipient of A Woman of Worth Leader of the Year Award 2023 for her outstanding achievements in strengthening her community/organization through innovative approaches to resolving challenges and inspiring meaningful change. She has been recognized nationally as a nominee of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2023, which honours extraordinary women leaders and businesses.

In her personal time, Abby enjoys snowboarding, bike riding, and spending time with her family.

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