Setting Aside Spousal Support Agreement Waivers is a complex area of law governed in BC by both The Federal Divorce Act and the Family Law Act. While agreements can be set aside under the FLA the test is a rather high bar. The time to think hard about the fairness of a spousal support waiver […]
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Sophie Bartholomew: Vice-Chair of the BC Family Law Committee
MacLean Law Lawyer Sophie Bartholomew: A New Vice-Chair at the Helm We are proud to announce that Vancouver lawyer Sophie Bartholomew of MacLean Law is serving as Vice Chair of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch Family Law Committee for 2025–2026. In this role, she is among the legal professionals providing the government with critical […]
Best International Family Lawyers
Lorne MacLean, KC named a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers This prestigious recognition for BC’s best international family and high net worth lawyers reflects Lorne MacLean KC and MacLean Law’s record-setting achievements, including the highest spousal support, child support, lump-sum spousal support, special costs, and financial penalties awards. These accolades were […]
Canadian court has ruled on liability for contractors’ artificial intelligence use
Fraser MacLean, a high net worth Vancouver lawyer of MacLean Family Law is once again at the centre of one of Canada’s most watched debates on artificial intelligence and legal ethics. As a recent recipient of ‘Canadian Lawyer’s 2025 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers‘, Fraser’s sought after opinion was underscored by his role in discovering opposing […]
Finding Hidden UHNW Corporate Income for Support
MacLean Law sets the records for Finding Hidden UHNW Corporate Income for Support. We use life style analyses, private eyes, Mareva injunctions, Anton Pillar raids and forensic analysis of company financial statements. We expose hidden cash, overseas assets, assets held in third parties names for a spouse and more. For one of our record cases […]
FLA Section 211 Expert Child Parenting Reports
FLA Section 211 Expert Child Parenting Reports can be ordered in contested child parenting responsibility and child parenting time an guardianship cases. In today’s blog Lexpert ranked family associate Gurdeep Khosa gives a you a straightforward explanation on when section 211 parenting and guardianship reports may be ordered. Section 211 Reports- The Five W’s: Everything […]
Arreglos Parentales en British Columbia (BC): Poniendo a los Hijos Primero
Arreglos Parentales en British Columbia (BC): Poniendo a los Hijos Primero Cuando los padres se separan, uno de los temas más importantes es decidir cómo se compartirá el tiempo con sus hijos. En British Columbia (BC), los arreglos parentales —ahora llamados Parenting Time y Parental Responsibilities bajo la Family Law Act— siempre se basan en […]
Avoid These Top 7 BC Separation Agreement Mistakes
Avoid These Top 7 BC Separation Agreement Mistakes says top ML family associate Sophie Bartholomew. In this article you will learn how to avoid common legal pitfalls in your separation agreement in BC. Learn what mistakes to avoid and how a top BC family lawyer can help protect your rights. Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid […]
Best Child Co-parenting Tips
Best Child Co-parenting Tips help separated families and their chuldrn thrive after a family breakdown. Remember parents are forever. In today’s blog ML associate Kevin Zeng provides key tips for you and your children to help everyone win after separation. Best Best Child Co-parenting Tips Tel: 604 602 9000 It is important for parents to […]
Vancouver Ultra High Net Worth Family Lawyers
Vancouver BC ultra high net worth family lawyers know these difficult cases demand precise and discrete legal advice to ensure wealth and asset protection and a fair sharing of high net worth income and family property is maximized for both ex-spouses and their children. Discretion and privacy is also key in this rare cases. Our […]
