The Best BC Family Mediation Lawyers know that just a few months ago, a new certification became a requirement of all Divorce lawsuits in the Supreme Court of BC. It requires family lawyers to encourage their clients, among other things, to try to resolve matters out of court, through a “family dispute resolution process”, also […]
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Unequal Division of Family Property and the Impact of Inheritances
Unequal Division of Family Property and the Impact of Inheritances Property division under the Family Law Act (“FLA”) refers to two key terms: “family property” (s.84) and “excluded property” (s.85). “Family property” is defined broadly and includes all personal and real property that: on the date of separation is owned by a spouse or in […]
SCC Says Decreasing Support Arrears Requires Disclosure
The new decision of Colucci v Colucci, 2021 SCC 24 stands for the proposition that the SCC Says Decreasing Support Arrears Requires Disclosure. Maclean Law lawyers have set a number of precedents in the Supreme Court of Canada in winning sole custody, special costs and 100 percent reapportionment of a home for our delighted client in […]
Best Family Law Courtroom Practices
Best Family Law Courtroom Practices. “Enough is enough.” Our top rated family lawyers know there is a difference between being firm and being uncivil. Clients need to know that winning in court requires finesse and persuasion, not a family counsel who acts like a bull in a china shop who loses credibility in front of […]
Managing Narcissists During Divorce and Separation
Managing Narcissists During Divorce and Separation is critical to allowing separated spouses and their children to move forward successfully to better times. In today’s blog Maclean Law senior family lawyer, Peter Graburn, explains how clinical narcissism affects separated families. Peter also provides tips on managing narcissists during divorce and separation. Many experts believe it is […]
Hiring Top BC Family Lawyers
Hiring Top BC Family Lawyers is the goal of many clients facing separation. The choice is key to how you are able to move forward after divorce and separation. Tal Wolf explains the proper way to find good legal representation and the traps to avoid when hiring top BC family lawyers. For more ways on […]
Calgary Edmonton Parenting Time Lawyers
Calgary Edmonton Parenting Time Lawyers deal with cases where parenting time has ceased, is conditional, or needs to be supervised. Calgary parenting time reintroduction lawyers also deal with increasing the time a child spends with a parent. In today’s blog Peter Graburn and Kaye Booth review how parenting time may go from nonexistent, minimal, conditional, […]
Toronto Parental Alienation Lawyers
Toronto Parental Alienation Lawyers help protect children and targeted spouses from being alienated from each other. Toronto Parental Alienation Lawyers also defend against false or unsupported Toronto parental alienation claims. In today’s blog Peter Graburn one of our senior Toronto family lawyers explains the characteristics indicating there may be parental alienation in play in your […]
Are Vancouver Marriage Agreements Enforceable?
Are Vancouver Marriage Agreements Enforceable? The answer is: that depends. Vancouver marriage agreements that are fairly negotiated and that reasonably contemplated how the marriage actually played out are likely to be upheld. Unfairly negotiated agreements or fairly negotiated agreements that did not predict how the marriage developed are likely to be set aside entirely or […]
Family Law Social Media Defamation
Family Law Social Media Defamation is a hot topic in recent years. So What Can You Do if your Ex-Spouse if Bad-Mouthing You?: In today’s blog, Ana Sadovska explains remedies and damages for internet defamation in family law cases. Our top-rated lawyers are adept and obtaining conduct orders, parenting time or contact reductions, family violence […]
