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 […]
Inside Fraser MacLean’s High Stakes Family Law Practice With Lexpert
Fraser MacLean, one of the leading family lawyers at MacLean Law, was interviewed by Lexpert. The article examined his high-stakes litigation practice and growing influence in complex, ultra-high-net-worth family law disputes. The interview highlights both his courtroom experience and his role in shaping emerging legal issues, including the use of artificial intelligence in litigation. The […]
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 […]
Best International Family Lawyers
Lorne MacLean, KC named a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers This prestigious recognition for BC’s best international family and high net worth lawyers reflects Lorne MacLean KC and MacLean Law’s record-setting achievements, including the highest spousal support, child support, lump-sum spousal support, special costs, and financial penalties awards. These accolades were […]
Canadian court has ruled on liability for contractors’ artificial intelligence use
Fraser MacLean, a high net worth Vancouver lawyer of MacLean Family Law is once again at the centre of one of Canada’s most watched debates on artificial intelligence and legal ethics. As a recent recipient of ‘Canadian Lawyer’s 2025 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers‘, Fraser’s sought after opinion was underscored by his role in discovering opposing […]
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 […]
Vancouver Ultra High Net Worth Family Lawyers
Vancouver BC ultra high net worth family lawyers know these difficult cases demand precise and discrete legal advice to ensure wealth and asset protection and a fair sharing of high net worth income and family property is maximized for both ex-spouses and their children. Discretion and privacy is also key in these rare cases. We […]
High Net Worth Interim Spousal Support
MacLean Law sets the highest High Net Worth Interim Spousal Support awards payable by men and women. Yes our Maclean Law Vancouver, BC and Calgary UHNW High Net Worth Interim Spousal Support lawyers set the highest records for support obtained by both men to women and vice versa. Our wins are famous at $100,000 a […]
