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 Family Debt Division Lawyers
Vancouver Family Debt Division Lawyers help separating spouse’s in BC fairly divide and allocate responsibility for Vancouver BC family debt. Many debts are family debts but not all debt is family debt. In rare cases, even family debt can be allocating unequally between the two separated spouses. Sometimes, one spouse may call a loan to […]
Unequal Family Property Contribution
Unequal Family Property Contribution and how it impacts BC family property division is now governed by a stricter set of rules. These new rules focus far less on unequal contribution than ever before. In fact section 81 says spouses are both equally entitled to the family property and equally responsible for their family debt regardless […]
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? […]
Vancouver BC Family Debt Lawyers
Vancouver BC Family Debt Lawyers explain: What is Vancouver BC family debt? In today’s family law blog, Rana Yavari, articled student, at our team of top rated* Vancouver BC Family Debt Lawyers explains What is Vancouver BC family debt? Family debts include debts or financial obligations incurred by either spouse during the course of their relationship (namely […]
Calgary Common Law Pension Property Rights
Calgary Common Law Pension Property Rights – The thin edge of the wedge? Division of matrimonial property is a significant part of any family separation. But what if you are not married? What if you are living common-law? Do you have a right to a division of property with your partner? In BC common law […]
Significantly Unfair Unequal Family Property Division
One of the developing areas of BC family law involves Significantly Unfair Unequal Family Property Division. So how does unequal family property division work and what does “significantly unfair” mean? The Family Law Act established a new stricter test for the courts to depart from a presumptive 50/50 division of family property. BUT the famous […]
How To Win BC Family Property Debt Division
How To Win BC Family Property Debt Division cases require an understanding of four key points: What is the date the relationship started and ended? What types of property are involved? What types of debt are shared? What valuation dates are to be used? Our top rated* How To Win BC Family Property Debt Division […]
Property Division Videos
MACLEAN FAMILY LAW VIDEOS We’re focused to help you succeed in preserving your wealth during a divorce. Watch our Property Division Videos. We have family lawyers in Vancouver, Calgary, Surrey, Richmond, Kelowna, and Fort St. John. Call us toll free at 1 877 602 9900 or request a consultation. Family Property Division Videos What are excluded Properties? […]
