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 […]
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 […]
International Family Law Prenup Agreements
International Family Law Prenup Agreements are becoming increasingly common. International Family Law Prenup Agreements also bring complex jurisdictional analyses into play. In today’s blog dual called international family lawyer Sophie Bartholomew explains how it works. International Couples and Prenuptial Agreements: Which Country’s Law Should Apply? Getting married is a major life decision. For couples who […]
MacLean Law Recognized by Doyle’s Guide for Family Law in British Columbia
For decades, Doyle’s Guide has been one of the legal industry’s most respected independent ranking organizations, recognizing leading lawyers and law firms across Canada, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom. Its rankings are based on extensive peer-review research, industry feedback, client recognition, and the professional reputation of lawyers within their areas of practice. MacLean Law […]
MacLean Law is an Excellence Awardee for Boutique Law Firm of the Year
MacLean Law is proud to announce that it has been recognized as an Excellence Awardee for Boutique Law Firm of the Year by the prestigious Canadian Law Awards. This distinction reflects the award winning lawyers and their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, advancing family law practice, and achieving results for family law clients […]
Sophie Bartholomew Speaks to CTV News on Bigamy in BC
April 10, 2026, from CTV News: A fairy tale that got lost’: Canadian man’s multiple wives say marriage licences should never have been issued A CTV News W5 investigation uncovered significant gaps in how marriage licences are issued across Canada, revealing that most jurisdictions do not verify whether applicants are already legally married. This lack […]
