Family Law Articles Archives

Capital Gains Income and Support

Capital gains income and support disputes are becoming more common with some separated Canadians making huge capital gains wins on real estate and stocks. One of the main decisions judges and lawyers must make is properly calculating the real income of both spouses including how Capital Gains Income and Support intermesh in a family law […]

Unequal BC Family Property division Misconduct cases allow for unequal division of the Family Property pie due to misconduct during the relationship. In most cases, family property and debt is divided equally but there are some exceptions including where one spouse has disposed of family property inappropriately. In today’s blog Eleanor Surajballi explains the rules. […]

The best divorce child relocation lawyers at MacLean Law successfully help clients deal with applying for child move away cases or opposing these emotionally draining child relocation and mobility cases. The new Divorce Act has new rules for mobility and child relocation. In today’s blog Brianne Beckie explains the new rules that apply across Canada […]

Overnight Child Parenting Time lawyers at MacLean Law act across Canada with offices across BC and in Calgary and Toronto. In today’s blog senior Calgary associate, Peter Graburn explains decisions in this area from across Canada. Parenting capacity and an individualized assessment of the child’s temperament are key. Clearly, the more involved each parent has […]

Covid -19 Child Parenting Vaccination Disputes

Child Parenting Covid-19 Vaccination Disputes are in full bloom now. Vaccines have been delivered across Canada. Parents are extremely stressed at present worrying about their children going to school again. Anti masking protestors roam the streets across Canada even harassing hospital workers. Vaccines were thankfully rushed through development and are 95% effective. Health Canada has […]

Who are the Best Vancouver Family Lawyers? Our firm has set a number of record wins for our ecstatic clients. The ways to objectively determine who the best Vancouver family lawyers include: meeting with them in person to see if they empathize with you but recognizing that it makes sense that they are not afraid […]

The Best* Calgary Family Lawyers help clients deal with divorce, separation, child custody, spousal and child support, and matrimonial property division issues. Founder, Lorne MacLean, QC has been named by Canadian Lawyer Magazine as one of the Top 25 Influential Lawyers in Canada. MacLean Law’s Calgary Family Lawyers office and MacLean Law is a 5 […]

The Best Victoria Family Divorce Lawyers provide strategic counsel to allow Victoria family law clients to resolve challenging family law disputes involving children, support, and Victoria family property division. MacLean Law has now opened its downtown Victoria family law and estate litigation office located at Suite A02- 810 Humboldt Street. Call us at 250 434 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shari Schnurr

13:46 31 Aug 17

I highly recommend Ms. Aman Kahlon as was very patient, determined, smart and understanding. She is very professional and handles herself well in every situation. We won our court case of a single father becoming primary guardian of the children which is rare for this to happen. Thanks to Aman and her team who stayed focused till the bitter sweet end of VICTORY. Ms. Aman Kahlon thank you so much for all your hard work and your team. You were our first family lawyer and I'm so grateful for the who MacLean Family Law firm.read more

shamroga42

00:51 07 Jul 16

I have a strong feeling of support with Mr MacLean, for the past years I have been through many lawyers never feeling that they had the backbones necessary to get it done. Mr MacLean believes that children do not forfeit the love and guidance of two caring parents just because of separation, he was the lead counsel in Young V Young the leading Canadian case on maximum contact by children to both parents and believes shared custody promotes the best outcome for children and allows for both the parents and children to win. Passionate, focussed, tireless and intelligent he puts in a lot of energy which makes you believe in brighter days. Highly recommended for Calgary complex and high conflict cases he is the one to get things to move along with haste. Stop wondering who to hire and finally begin your journey with confidence. He is knowledgable and understands alienation, which ultimately will protect your child's best interest.read more

Irene Kovalenko

17:46 11 Jul 16

Lorne N. MacLean, QC successfully represented me in a complex fertility law and assisted human reproduction AHRT case. He is brilliant, tireless, professional and cares about his clients like his family.I would highly recommend him to anyone needed a top family lawyer when they are faced with a complex high stakes family law caseread more

Sarah Chipperfield

20:56 10 Jun 16

Top Calibre Firm! I was drawn to MacLean Law after seeing multiple articles of their precedent setting cases.....the advice I received was clear, professional, specific to my circumstances and compassionate. I highly recommend them.read more

Jared Plec

04:30 08 Jul 16

I met Amandeep Kahlon when she volunteered with the Calgary Police Service. She helped me obtain my rights as a father and made sure I had parenting time with my sons. I now have my sons majority of the time of the time and before I had them only once a month. I spent much money with another lawyer before I became frustrated but Ms. Kahlon helped me solve my problems quickly and at a reasonable price. She is the best and I recommend her to everyone. I wish her luck. Thank you Amandeep!!!!!!read more

Gary A

18:24 14 Jun 16

Mr Maclean and his team has been very instrumental in the success of my case. Mr Maclean obtained equal parenting time for a child who was less than one-year-old at the time.I highly recommend him to anyone who is going through the difficult process of a divorce.Lorne’s high energy, expertise’s in court and calm composure created an amazing dynamic that was exhilarating and uplifting. He is bright, caring, experienced, hard working, honest, trustworthy and above all very very good in court. Our son has a loving relationship with his father due to Mr Maclean’s brilliant presentation in court. I find Lorne Maclean a true professional and a friend but also a great human being. A better choice for a lawyer could not be made.read more

Obi Okoye

17:10 19 Jan 18

Words cannot express the gratitude I owe to Aman Khalon and her team (Nikolina Maric & Christina Johnson) for the tireless work they did to restore life back into my soul. As time was of the essence in my matter, Aman listened patiently to my circumstances, drew up a solid plan and started work immediately. Aman did all the leg work and even waited patiently for 3 hours in court to get the necessary signatures the same day she was in court. In just a week, this devoted dad had his child safely back in his arms. I sleep well at night now knowing that I have entrusted the rest of the matter in the hands of a very capable Counsel- Aman Khalon. I remain ever indebted to you and your team at Maclean Law. I will always recommend your Firm to anyone faced with a similar situation.read more

Susan Busch

00:20 20 Feb 18

I have had the privilege of having Mr Peter Graburn has my lawyer for the passed four year. He is an excellent attorney and I was more then pleased with the work he has done for me. He was very compassionate with helping me deal with a narcissistic former spouse.MacLean Law is very fortunate to have he in their firm.read more