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 […]
Variation of BC Marriage and Cohab Agreements Lawyers
Variation of BC Marriage and Cohab Agreements is a frequent area of dispute in British Columbia. A Court has the power to vary “unfair” marriage agreements under the former Family Relations Act and Significantly unfair agreements under our current Family Law Act. The best Variation of BC Marriage and Cohab Agreements Lawyers can explain what […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers – Fraser MacLean
Fraser MacLean’s selection as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers recognizes a career defined by high-stakes advocacy, precedent-setting work, and a deep commitment to client service. A family law Associate at MacLean Law, Fraser MacLean has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia, including the Court of Appeal, and has built a litigation record […]
Setting Aside Spousal Support Agreement Waivers
Setting Aside Spousal Support Agreement Waivers is a complex area of law governed in BC by both The Federal Divorce Act and the Family Law Act. While agreements can be set aside under the FLA the test is a rather high bar. The time to think hard about the fairness of a spousal support waiver […]
Sophie Bartholomew: Vice-Chair of the BC Family Law Committee
MacLean Law Lawyer Sophie Bartholomew: A New Vice-Chair at the Helm We are proud to announce that Vancouver lawyer Sophie Bartholomew of MacLean Law is serving as Vice Chair of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch Family Law Committee for 2025–2026. In this role, she is among the legal professionals providing the government with critical […]
Avoid These Top 7 BC Separation Agreement Mistakes
Avoid These Top 7 BC Separation Agreement Mistakes says top ML family associate Sophie Bartholomew. In this article you will learn how to avoid common legal pitfalls in your separation agreement in BC. Learn what mistakes to avoid and how a top BC family lawyer can help protect your rights. Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid […]
