Vancouver Discretionary Trust Family Lawyers are frequently asked: what happens to the assets in a Discretionary Trust upon the breakdown of a relationship? This question was recently considered in the case of Cottrell v. Cottrell, 2022 BCSC 1607. The case went up to the BC Court of Appeal which upheld the lower court decision. The […]
Valuation Of Third Party Discretionary Trusts On Separation
The valuation of third party discretionary trusts on separation has sparked disputes between family lawyers and trust lawyers, and even more so for separating family law clients. A blockbuster BC Court of Appeal case of Cottrell was released at the end of December 2023. Cottrell v Cottrell provides guidance for family law clients and their […]
Avoid These Excluded Property Mistakes
Lorne MacLean, KC and his team of Vancouver excluded family property lawyers at MacLean Law help you avoid these excluded property mistakes. Mistakes involving family property, excluded property and gains made on excluded property can cost people millions if they are not careful. A recent BC Court of Appeal case is a cautionary tale for […]
Who Gets The BC Family Pet On Separation?
Who Gets The BC Family Pet On Separation? Our top rated BC Family Lawyers get asked this question a lot. In today’s blog by Sophie Bartholomew, we answer this question taking into account new Family Law Act laws for companion animals. Our lawyers have successfully handled split and sole pet custody and even pet custody […]
Finding Hidden Vancouver Family Property Lawyers
Finding Hidden Vancouver Family Property Lawyers help ensure you get your fair share in a Vancouver family property division case. MacLean law has set records for aggressively finding hidden family property and punishing spouses who played dirty in fa family separation case. See our precedent setting wins in Mareva Injunctions, Anton Pillar Raids leading to […]
Kelowna Vancouver Family Lawyers Affidavit Tips
In today’s blog, we provide the Best Kelowna Vancouver Family Lawyers Affidavit Tips. These Best Kelowna Vancouver Family Lawyers Affidavit Tips were prepared by our Kelowna family lawyers Lorne MacLean KC and Fraser MacLean who can be reached at our Kelowna Office, Tel 778 754 1657. MacLean Law has set numerous winning record judgments and […]
Short Marriages and Unequal Family Property Division
Short marriages and unequal family property division disputes after separation are becoming more frequently. Short marriages, where one party brought significant property into a “marriage like” or marriage relationship, present unique challenges for family law clients and their lawyers. The case law on unequal division in this cases is somewhat disparate. The recent Supreme Court […]
Setting Aside Final Family Orders
Setting Aside Final Family Orders lawyers at MacLean Law help you get justice when you have a reasonable excuse for not being aware of an appearance for a final family order. We warn all our high net worth family law clients to be aware of any attempts to serve them and not to stick their […]
避免卑诗省家庭财产分割五大错误 致电
避免卑诗省家庭财产分割五大错误，能够帮您省下即使没有几百万，也会有数十万加元的财产。 在今天的博客中，资深律师Tal Wolf，阐述了在分居或离婚期间关于卑诗省家庭财产分割的五个常见错误观点。
Avoiding 5 BC Family Property Mistakes
Avoiding 5 BC Family Property Mistakes can save you hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars. In today’s blog senior associate Tal Wolf exposes 5 Common Myths about BC Family Property Division on separation or divorce. Avoiding 5 BC Family Property Mistakes 604 602 9000 To avoid these 5 common BC family property division […]
