Urgent Property and Personal Protection Orders can be a priority at the start of a BC family law case. In today’s blog articled student Jeremy Thomsen sets out some key personal protection and family property preservation orders steps you should consider at the start of a BC or Calgary Alberta family law file. Our firm […]
Vancouver Postnup Marriage Agreements
Vancouver Postnup marriage agreements are currently in vogue for movies stars and wealthy married couples. Many Vancouver or Calgary spouses involved in or who are about to take their committed relationships to the next level have heard of prenups but have you ever heard of a postnup? In today’s blog renowned divorce lawyer Lorne Maclean, […]
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 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 […]
