BC Child support is determined by Federal law and guidelines ensure that children’s best interests are looked after. The BC support calculator calculates a base amount but this amount is only the starting point. Child support in BC is calculated by taking into account various circumstances such as the percentage of guardianship, gross annual income […]
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MacLean Law in the Community
MacLean Law’s core community philosophy is to empower our clients and help them triumph over complex family circumstances. We also believe in practising this value to the community at large, by giving in various ways to support others in triumphing in their endeavours. We embrace charitable initiatives as a firm and support our employees’ involvement […]
MacLean Law Videos
MACLEAN FAMILY LAW VIDEOS MacLean Family Law videos are part of our focus to help you succeed in optimizing your separation and divorce outcomes. Learn more about your family law legal options before you make any decisions or take any action related to entering or leaving a marriage, common-law relationship, or other family arrangement. We […]
Calgary Family Law
When you have a high stakes family financial or child custody and parenting time dispute it pays to hire the best Calgary family law lawyers – we’ll help you resolve your family matter. Hiring a firm with a pedigree for setting new law in Canada’s highest courts can improve your outcome and your chances of […]
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 […]