MacLean Law has successfully handled hundreds of Fort St John family property, Fort St John excluded property and Fort St John unequal division of family property cases since its inception in 1983. Our firm has grown to be the largest family law firm in BC and we proudly man 4 offices across BC in Fort […]
Vancouver Parental Gifts and Family Property
What happens when parents of one spouse try to help their child- who is married, or in a marriage like relationship – buy a house by giving a down payment to their child or the happy couple or by paying off their mortgage? Can this gift to their child be excluded or is it a […]
Family Property And Separation
The family property and separation lawyers at MacLean Law point out there are three kinds of property that BC family property courts deal with when a relationship breaks down. In the recent BC Family Property case Madruga v Madruga the court noted a severance payment received by the husband post separation was not family property nor was […]
Filing Delay May Reduce Retroactive Child Support
The MacLean family lawyers in Vancouver understand that changes in the circumstances of the child-support paying parent sometimes may justify a variation of child support. Most commonly, the “change of circumstance” is an increase or decrease in the payor’s income or a move of one or more children between homes. Our Vancouver family lawyers also […]
Alternative dispute resolution in family law
By Audra Bayer There is a legal cultural shift that began in British Columbia as a result of The Family Law Act coming into force on March 18, 2013. This shift is a direct result of The Family Law Act requiring lawyers to assist their clients whenever appropriate and use alternative dispute resolution processes to reach effective family […]
Vancouver Family Property Lawyers
The top Vancouver Family Property Lawyers have been arguing excluded property cases since the new Family Property provisions of our Family Law Act came into effect in March of 2013. There are two types of property in marriage or relationship property division cases. Our Vancouver Family Property Lawyers argue for division of both “family property” and gains […]
Vancouver Child Support Lawyer
The Vancouver Child Support Lawyer team at MacLean Law knows that when parents are together they work tirelessly to properly raise their children and to ensure they have the highest lifestyle possible. What happens when one or more of the parents loses their focus and tries to pay less than their children deserve because they […]
Surrey Parenting Time Denial
Our Surrey child custody and Surrey parenting time denial lawyers know that a child should have maximum contact with both parents. Lorne MacLean, QC argues “a child shouldn’t forfeit the love and guidance of two caring and concerned parents merely because of marriage breakdown”. It’s critical you call us immediately if you are denied parenting […]
Best Vancouver Legal Associate Career
Are you looking for the Best Vancouver Legal Associate Career? Richard Branson taught Lorne MacLean, QC to stop looking to hire people just because they have extraordinary resumes or impressive academic records. MacLean Law hires people who share our indefatigable passion to help individuals surmount challenging life situations who also have stellar resumes. Think you are […]
BC Family Property Reapportionment
Surrey BC Family Property Reapportionment cases can be tricky and in some cases aggravating. You need a top Surrey BC Family Property Reapportionment lawyer to ensure the best possible settlement or court outcome. The highly experienced Surrey family property division lawyers at MacLean Law will ensure your rights are protected and your claims are vigorously advanced. Call […]
