MacLean Law’s New Changes To Canada’s Divorce Act Lawyers note that Bill C-78 to update the Divorce Act, 1985 was tabled a year ago and received Royal assent on June 21 2019. Here’s the link to the bill and a past article from the Globe. This is the first time the 1985 Divorce Act will […]
Vancouver Postnup Marriage Agreements
Vancouver Postnup marriage agreements are currently in vogue for movies stars and wealthy married couples. Many Vancouver or Calgary spouses involved in or who are about to take their committed relationships to the next level have heard of prenups but have you ever heard of a postnup? In today’s blog renowned divorce lawyer Lorne Maclean, […]
5 Best Stress Free Divorce Tips
5 Best Stress Free Divorce Tips can make a real positive difference in your life if you follow them. Today, our Surrey and Vancouver office shares the 5 best stress free Divorce tips. If you are divorcing or separating contact us across BC or in Calgary, Alberta. We have one of the largest, highly rated […]
Vancouver Family Pet Division Disputes
Vancouver Family Pet Division Disputes are emotionally charged and often heart wrenching. This past week I had the pleasure of working at one of our offices, located in lovely Kelowna. I had a wonderful time enjoying many of Kelowna’s offerings: wineries, sprawling greenery, tropical-like temperatures, and beautiful mountain trails. I especially adored the company of […]
Who gets the family pet on separation?
Who gets the family pet on separation cases are emotionally charged and often heart wrenching. I am an articled student at MacLean Law. This past week I had the pleasure of working at one of our offices, located in lovely Kelowna. I had a wonderful time enjoying many of Kelowna’s offerings: wineries, sprawling greenery, tropical-like […]
International Family Jurisdictional Disputes
Vancouver International Family Jurisdictional Disputes cases are arising more frequently given the world’s modern economy and the fact spouses today meet people around the world and fall in love them at a distance through social media. BC International family jurisdictional disputes can arise in family matters on the following issues: divorce; child and spousal support; […]
Vancouver Short Marriage Duration Spousal Support
Vancouver short marriage duration spousal support cases are complicated. We are asked frequently ” How long do I have to pay spousal support for in BC?” There are two formulas for spousal support in Canada that significantly affect Vancouver short marriage duration spousal support. Our senior and experienced lawyers know there is a significant difference […]
5 Ways To Protect Children During Divorce
5 Ways To Protect Children During Divorce may well be one of the best articles you can read if you are separating and have children together. Going through divorce is hard on a spouse but it’s even harder for their children and if there is one thing you must protect at all costs it’s your […]
Vancouver Oral Family Agreements
Vancouver Oral Family Agreements lawyers know that family law agreements whether written or oral have a significant impact in family disputes that come before the courts. In today’s blog, senior Vancouver family lawyer David Joyce explains how an oral contract between a husband and wife was held to govern the division of substantial excluded property. There […]
Vancouver Estate Conflict of Interest
Vancouver Estate Conflict of Interest Lawyers deal with cases where the executor of a Will is claimed to be biased or have a conflict of interest. MacLean Law’s estate litigation lawyers often deal with disputes in which children who have been left out of a parent’s apply to change or “vary” the will in order […]
