Vancouver BC Occupation Rent lawyers at MacLean Law point out a recent decision of Wang v. Jiang, from our Court of Appeal on the thorny subject of “occupation rent”. Vancouver BC Occupation Rent disputes involve: what happens when one spouse leaves and home and has to pay to live elsewhere? what happens to the spouse […]
Vancouver Family Property Division
Vancouver Family Property Division involves the valuation and then an equal or unequal division of family property and family debt. Our top rated Vancouver Family Property Division lawyers have set a number of key precedents in this area. New laws for Vancouver family property division have been in place for over 9 years now and […]
BASICS OF BC SEPARATION AGREEMENTS
In today’s blog, paralegal Carly Crawford explains the basics of BC Separation Agreements. If you are about to, or have separated, you are probably wondering whether you need a BC separation agreement. We understand that BC separation agreements may seem intimidating and even a little daunting. That is why at MacLean Law, we have top […]
Best Without Notice Family Orders Lawyers
When you have a high stakes emergency family law case, you need the best without notice family orders lawyers. These orders may include section 91, injunctions under the Supreme Court family rules and worldwide Mareva injunctions. It makes good sense to hire the Best Without Notice Family Orders Lawyers when the case involves millions and/or […]
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 is in flux. MacLean Law has one of Canada’s largest family law teams […]
BC Spousal Support and Family Property Appeals
BC Spousal Support and Family Property Appeals require a skilled lawyer who knows how to assess and persuasively argue your family law appeal. Lorne MacLean, QC has an enviable record of huge wins in the Supreme Court of Canada and the BC Court of Appeal. Our firm also has one of Canada’s largest Mandarin speaking […]
BC FAMILY LAW EXPERT WITNESS LAWYERS
BC family law expert witness lawyers know psychologists, real estate valuators, business valuators and handwriting analysis experts may well be involved in your family law case. Our expert witness family lawyers act across BC, in Calgary and in downtown Toronto. Contact us early on so we can assist you in creating a winning family law […]
Best* Calgary Family Lawyers
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 […]
Unequal Division of Family Property and the Impact of Inheritances
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 […]
Managing Narcissists During Divorce and Separation
Managing Narcissists During Divorce and Separation is critical to allowing separated spouses and their children to move forward successfully to better times. In today’s blog Maclean Law senior family lawyer, Peter Graburn, explains how clinical narcissism affects separated families. Peter also provides tips on managing narcissists during divorce and separation. Many experts believe it is […]
