The MacLean family lawyers in Vancouver understand that changes in the circumstances of the child-support paying parent sometimes may justify a variation of child support. Most commonly, the “change of circumstance” is an increase or decrease in the payor’s income or a move of one or more children between homes. Our Vancouver family lawyers also […]
Alternative dispute resolution in family law
By Audra Bayer There is a legal cultural shift that began in British Columbia as a result of The Family Law Act coming into force on March 18, 2013. This shift is a direct result of The Family Law Act requiring lawyers to assist their clients whenever appropriate and use alternative dispute resolution processes to reach effective family […]
Vancouver Family Property Lawyers
The top Vancouver Family Property Lawyers have been arguing excluded property cases since the new Family Property provisions of our Family Law Act came into effect in March of 2013. There are two types of property in marriage or relationship property division cases. Our Vancouver Family Property Lawyers argue for division of both “family property” and gains […]
Vancouver Child Support Lawyer
The Vancouver Child Support Lawyer team at MacLean Law knows that when parents are together they work tirelessly to properly raise their children and to ensure they have the highest lifestyle possible. What happens when one or more of the parents loses their focus and tries to pay less than their children deserve because they […]
Surrey Parenting Time Denial
Our Surrey child custody and Surrey parenting time denial lawyers know that a child should have maximum contact with both parents. Lorne MacLean, QC argues “a child shouldn’t forfeit the love and guidance of two caring and concerned parents merely because of marriage breakdown”. It’s critical you call us immediately if you are denied parenting […]
Best Vancouver Legal Associate Career
Are you looking for the Best Vancouver Legal Associate Career? Richard Branson taught Lorne MacLean, QC to stop looking to hire people just because they have extraordinary resumes or impressive academic records. MacLean Law hires people who share our indefatigable passion to help individuals surmount challenging life situations who also have stellar resumes. Think you are […]
BC Family Property Reapportionment
Surrey BC Family Property Reapportionment cases can be tricky and in some cases aggravating. You need a top Surrey BC Family Property Reapportionment lawyer to ensure the best possible settlement or court outcome. The highly experienced Surrey family property division lawyers at MacLean Law will ensure your rights are protected and your claims are vigorously advanced. Call […]
Surrey Child Support Variation
Surrey child support variation cases involve the proper calculation of income of the child support paying parent and in many cases the parent who receives the Surrey child support. Our Surrey child support variation lawyers understand that any initial orders or agreements for Surrey child support need to be accurate and take into account any […]
Surrey Spousal Support Remarriage
MacLean Law’s Surrey spousal support remarriage lawyers explain the principles on this thorny issue as set out in the recent BC Court of Appeal case in Morigeau v. Moorey. The court reviewed the law on Surrey spousal support remarriage cases and dismissed an appeal from the husband who was trying to reduce and cancel his Surrey […]
Surrey Spousal Support
Surrey Spousal Support is an issue that involves both an analysis of whether spousal support should be awarded on contractual, compensatory ( someone suffered disadvantage) or non- compensatory (means and needs). It also involves a proper calculation of each spouse’s income. The test for a Surrey spousal support claim is not what each spouse earns […]
