Family Law - Saint John, New Brunswick
Family Law Services Built Around Your Needs
Fixed-fee, unbundled family law services in Saint John and across New Brunswick. Get clear guidance for separation, divorce, parenting, support, property division, agreements and family court matters, with a defined scope and predictable cost.
Unbundled Legal Services
Pay only for the help you need
Fixed-Fee Services
Agreements & uncontested divorce
Free Initial Consultation
No obligation
Who We Are
Rehn Law is a solo family law practice based in Saint John, New Brunswick. We provide focused, structured representation with an emphasis on clear communication, practical strategy, and steady guidance from consultation through resolution.
How We Work
Clear Services, Defined Around Your Needs
The Problem with Traditional Billing
- Large retainers of $5,000–$10,000+ paid upfront
- Hourly billing where every call, email, or review is tracked
- Invoices that arrive unexpectedly in significant amounts
- Difficulty knowing what the total cost of a case will be
- Reluctance to communicate for fear of being billed
- Misaligned incentives between lawyer and client
The Rehn Law Approach
- Fixed-fee legal services with a clearly defined scope
- Transparent pricing discussed before work begins
- Flexible payment arrangements may be available where appropriate
- Unbundled help for a single service or several services over time
- Family court representation available from application through trial
- Separation agreements, domestic contracts and negotiated settlements
- Practical advice focused on workable resolution
A structured process. Your case is guided through a defined process:
Initial Consultation
A free consultation to understand your situation and discuss the legal services that may assist you.
Define the Service
We identify the legal service that fits your needs and clearly explain what is included and what remains outside the scope.
Fixed Fee & Preparation
You receive a fixed fee and a clear explanation of the work ahead. Payment arrangements may be available where appropriate.
Completion & Next Options
When the service is complete, you decide whether you need help with another service or stage. There is no obligation to continue.
Our Approach
“A clear plan for the work in front of you, practical guidance at each step, and a consistent focus on moving your matter toward resolution.”
Services
How We Can Help
Family Court Representation
Retain Rehn Law for the specific court service or stage you need, or for several stages over time. Each service has a defined scope and fixed fee.
- Applications and responses
- Procedural and interim motions
- Settlement conferences
- Trial preparation and trial
- Variations and other defined court steps
Separation Agreements & Domestic Contracts
Fixed-fee drafting, review and negotiation of agreements that address parenting, support, property and other family arrangements.
- Separation agreements
- Cohabitation and marriage agreements
- Domestic contracts
- Negotiated terms and revisions
- Independent legal advice where appropriate
Negotiated Settlements
Practical, structured negotiation focused on resolving family law issues without unnecessary litigation wherever a negotiated outcome is appropriate.
- Parenting arrangements
- Child and spousal support
- Property and debt division
- Four-party and lawyer-assisted negotiation
- Terms documented in a final agreement
Divorce & Independent Legal Advice
Defined, fixed-fee services for clients finalizing an uncontested divorce or reviewing an agreement prepared by another party.
- Uncontested divorce by affidavit
- Review of proposed agreements
- Advice about legal rights and obligations
- Certificate of Independent Legal Advice
Advice on Parenting, Support & Property
Focused legal advice about parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support and property division, delivered as an unbundled service or within another defined engagement.
- Free consultation
- In-depth one-hour consultation: $300 + HST
- Clear next-step recommendations
- Payment arrangements may be available for retained services
Pricing & Fees
Transparent Fee Structure
Traditional family law billing can involve large retainers, hourly charges and uncertain total costs. Rehn Law offers unbundled legal services with a defined scope and fixed fee wherever appropriate. You know what service is being provided and what it will cost before work begins. Payment arrangements may be available. Specific pricing is discussed during your consultation.
Unbundled Family Law Services
Fixed Fee- Choose the specific legal service you need
- A written scope explains what is included
- Retain additional services only if you choose
Agreements & Negotiated Settlements
Fixed Fee- Separation agreements and domestic contracts
- Structured negotiation of parenting, support and property issues
- Fixed fee confirmed before work begins
Family Court Representation
Fixed Fee- Applications, responses and motions
- Settlement conferences
- Trial preparation and trial retained as defined services
Consultations & Payment Options
Free & Fixed- Free consultation
- In-depth consultation (1 hour) - $300 + HST
- Payment plans may be available where appropriate
At a Glance
What every Rehn Law client can expect from day one.
- Fixed fees agreed before work begins
- Pay only for the legal services you need
- A clear written scope for every engagement
- Court, agreement and settlement services available
- Payment plans may be available where appropriate
- No open-ended fixed-fee commitment
- Free initial consultation
Meet the Founder
Carson Rehn
Family Law Lawyer - Saint John, NB
Carson Rehn is a family law lawyer practicing in Saint John, New Brunswick. He provides focused representation in family law matters, including parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division, and separation agreements.
Carson's approach emphasizes clear communication, structured case management, and practical strategy. His practice is built around the belief that legal services should be predictable, accessible, and focused on resolution rather than escalation.
Rehn Law serves clients in Saint John and throughout New Brunswick.
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