West Kelowna Spousal Assault Defence Lawyers bring 30 years of family law and high profile criminal experience to our Kelowna family law office. Andre Roothman defends spouses accused of spousal assault across BC and in the Yukon. Family violence is a critical new focus under the Family Law Act and for good reason. Having a top […]
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WESA Section 58 Fixing Invalid Will
WESA Section 58 Fixing Invalid Will lawyers handle cases where someone expresses a “Will like” wish but it does not comply with the normal formal requirements to make a Will. They could use a homemade Will form but not get it witnessed, they could leave a suicide note with instructions to divide their estate, they […]
Vancouver Patients Property Committee Lawyers
Our Vancouver Patients Property Committee Lawyers know that with the increasing prevalence of dementia amongst our BC elderly population, families often have to deal with an aging parent who becomes incapable of managing his or her financial affairs, or even of himself or herself. In today’s blog, Vancouver articled student, Fraser MacLean, explains what the law is […]
Vancouver Family Violence Emotional Abuse
Vancouver Family Violence Emotional Abuse lawyers handle cases of family violence involving emotional abuse as well as physical abuse. Lorne N MacLean, QC has obtained protection orders including a rare lifetime protection order. Vancouver Family Violence Emotional Abuse Lawyers 1-877-602-9900 A recent BC Supreme Court decision reviewed the law on this important topic. Click here […]
Vancouver Ambiguous Unclear Will Interpretation
Vancouver Ambiguous Unclear Will Interpretation lawyers help beneficiaries and executors carry out the true intentions of a deceased Willmaker. Traditionally, courts focused on deciding a Willmaker’s wishes by looking within the 4 corners of the Will itself. WESA has relaxed the rules for what constitutes a valid Will and what the Court can do to […]
Vancouver BC Spousal Support Self Sufficiency
Vancouver BC Spousal Support Self Sufficiency lawyers handle cases where entitlement to spousal support, the amount of spousal support and the duration the support should last are at issue. Our top-rated* Vancouver Spousal Support Self Sufficiency Lawyers are also very familiar with the duty or goal of both parties attempting to achieve or maintain self-sufficiency […]
Vancouver Child’s Views Wishes Best Interests
Vancouver Child’s Views Wishes Best Interests lawyers deal with cases where the court must consider how to obtain and what weight should be given to a child’s views or wishes. In past decades it was thought the best approach was to keep children insulated from the entire separation process. However, over time a number of […]
Vancouver Enforcing Agreements Family Lawyers
Vancouver Enforcing Agreements Family Lawyers deal with negotiating agreements after obtaining full disclosure and then ensuring they are enforced. Frequently, parties reach minutes of settlement on the courthouse steps and tell the Court the matter is settled. Shortly thereafter, parties prepare detailed written documents that set out the settlement. Not surprisingly, parties often disagree on the […]
Surrey Punjabi Family Lawyer Mediator
Looking for a top Surrey Punjabi Family Lawyer Mediator? MacLean Law has a pedigree of success at trial and on family law settlements. A common request of many people experiencing a family law conflict is a desire to not engage in a contentious court battle. Often we are asked if Surrey family mediation is possible. MacLean […]
Calgary Exempt Matrimonial Property Division
Calgary Exempt Matrimonial Property Division deals with: Calgary matrimonial property that is to be equally divided; Calgary exempt property that is not to be divided; and Calgary increases in value on exempt property that is to be equitably divided. Calgary Exempt Matrimonial Property Division “High Net Worth Divorce” – What’s not included in Matrimonial Property? […]
