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 […]
SCC Says Decreasing Support Arrears Requires Disclosure
The new decision of Colucci v Colucci, 2021 SCC 24 stands for the proposition that the SCC Says Decreasing Support Arrears Requires Disclosure. Maclean Law lawyers have set a number of precedents in the Supreme Court of Canada in winning sole custody, special costs and 100 percent reapportionment of a home for our delighted client in […]
Best Family Law Courtroom Practices
Best Family Law Courtroom Practices. “Enough is enough.” Our top rated family lawyers know there is a difference between being firm and being uncivil. Clients need to know that winning in court requires finesse and persuasion, not a family counsel who acts like a bull in a china shop who loses credibility in front of […]
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 […]
Are Vancouver Marriage Agreements Enforceable?
Are Vancouver Marriage Agreements Enforceable? The answer is: that depends. Vancouver marriage agreements that are fairly negotiated and that reasonably contemplated how the marriage actually played out are likely to be upheld. Unfairly negotiated agreements or fairly negotiated agreements that did not predict how the marriage developed are likely to be set aside entirely or […]
Confidential Family Financial Disclosure Lawyers
Confidential Family Financial Disclosure Lawyers help keep sensitive financial information protected so a business or venture thrives and is not damaged by it being revealed or by it falling into the wrong hands. MacLean Law’s top-rated Confidential Family Financial Disclosure Lawyers have obtained sealing orders in high profile cases as well as non-disclosure agreements and […]
Calgary Edmonton Advance Legal Costs
Calgary Edmonton Advance Legal Costs Lawyers help level the playing field in family law cases particularly in cases involving narcissistic ex-spouses. Provinces across Canada have created legislation to enable a financially weaker spouse to obtain funds to help them pursue justice. Calgary Edmonton Advance Legal Costs 403 444 5503 January 6, 2021 – the culmination […]
High Net Worth Family Law Appeal Lawyers
The best High Net Worth Family Law Appeal Lawyers bring family law appeals or defend against family appeals involving family matters such as child custody and parenting time, child and spousal support, and family property and debt division. MacLean Law’s top-rated High Net Worth Family Law Appeal Lawyers have won Appeals from Provincial Court in […]
Short Marriages and Unequal Division
Short marriages and unequal division cases are on the rise in British Columbia under our new Family Law Act. Initially because of the excluded property provisions scheme in the new Family Law Act unequal division arguments regarding family property gains based on unequal contribution were thought to be reduced and restricted. However, this has not […]
Divorce Day Family Lawyers
The first working day after the Christmas holidays in 2021 is today. It is also the day that family lawyers call “divorce day“. The experienced and top-rated high net worth family lawyers at Canada’s national family law firm of MacLean Law are fielding calls and emails to help separated spouses move forward successfully. Our firm […]
