Vancouver, BC – November 12, 2026 – MacLean Law would like to congratulate the leadership and professional contribution of Sophie Bartholomew, whose work as Vice President of the Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch (CBABC) Family Law Committee helped drive the development of an important new practice resource: The CBA BC Family Law Financial Disclosure […]
MacLean Law Expands Calgary Family Law Office with the Addition of Catherine Fox, KC
Experienced Mediator, Arbitrator and Senior Lawyer, Catherine Fox, KC, Joins Growing Calgary Team at Bankers Hall to Lead and Mentor Family Lawyers Serving Complex Family Law Clients Across Alberta CALGARY, AB – November 10, 2026 – MacLean Law is expanding its Calgary family law office at Bankers Hall with the addition of Catherine Fox, KC, […]
MacLean Law Named a 2027 Best Law Firm in Canada
MacLean Law is proud to announce its recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms in Canada, ranked by Best Lawyers®. This distinction recognizes professional excellence and reinforces MacLean Law’s position as a leading Canadian family law firm serving high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. For nearly half a century, MacLean Law has built […]
Calgary Alberta High Net Worth Divorce: Complex Assets, Valuation, and Wealth Protection
Calgary Alberta High Net Worth Divorce is rarely simple, but when a relationship ends involving substantial wealth, the legal and financial stakes multiply. In Alberta, a high net worth divorce transforms standard property division and support calculations into a highly complex maze. From unwrapping corporate structures to handling volatile assets, affluent couples face distinct legal […]
Fraser MacLean Interview by CanadianLawyer: Navigating the Common-Law Property Problem in Family Law
Common-Law Relationships and Property Division in BC: What Couples Need to Know October, 2026: CanadianLawyer interviewed Fraser MacLean, a thought leader in Vancouver family law and common-law relationships in BC. The British Columbia’s Family Law Act provides important property-division protections for unmarried couples, but determining whether a relationship qualifies can be more complicated than many […]
Best BC Judicial Case Conference “JCC” Tips
Best BC Judicial Case Conference “JCC” Tips can really help you settle early or set yourself up for success in your family law case. In today’s blog associate Ana Banus gives you tips to help you and your children succeed and move forward after separation. Vancouver Best BC Judicial Case Conference “JCC” Tips Tel: 604 […]
Fraser MacLean to Chair Discussion at the Canadian Legal Summit, 2026
The Canadian legal profession is changing. Technology, AI, evolving client expectations, HR pressures and the economics of running a law firm are reshaping how legal services are delivered. These issues will be discussed at the Canadian Legal Summit 2026 on October 14 in Toronto. The summit brings together 60+ speakers and legal industry leaders, focused […]
High Net Worth Equal Family Business Profits Division
MacLean Law’s High Net Worth Equal Family Business Profits Division has set a precedent for Canadian family property cases. Under the Family Law Act upon separation both spouses have a prima facie undivided one half share in family property as a tenant in common. Unfortunately, many family lawyers failed to address the urgent need for […]
Common-Law vs. Married Spouses: What’s the Difference?
Common-Law vs. Married Spouses: What’s the Difference? In BC we refer to common law relationships as marriage like relationships. Regardless of the nomenclature, people often ask us What’s the difference between a marriage like and married relationship in BC for property division, child and spousal support and child parenting time? Fortunately we have Arissa Javer’s […]
Lorne MacLean, KC and MacLean Law Recognized by Best Lawyers
Lorne MacLean, KC Recognized by Best Lawyers for His Continued Dedication to Family Law Vancouver family lawyer Lorne MacLean, KC has been named to The Best Lawyers in Canada™, extending a recognition that now spans nearly two decades. As the founder of MacLean Law, Lorne has built a reputation as one of Canada’s leading lawyers […]
