Family Violence and Child Parenting Time is a key topic courts now deal with on a daily basis. A new BC Court of Appeal decision decided whether violence directed towards a parent constitutes family violence in order to determine the best interests of the children. in todays blog Kanika Bajaj one of our amazing Articling […]
Best Vancouver Family Lawyers
Who are the Best Vancouver Family Lawyers? You have no doubt seen our winning high net worth cases referred to in numerous front page media articles, on television or have read our precedent setting cases to guide you in your family law case. Our cases are cited in the leading CLE BC Sourcebook and on […]
Valuation Of Third Party Discretionary Trusts On Separation
The valuation of third party discretionary trusts on separation has sparked disputes between family lawyers and trust lawyers, and even more so for separating family law clients. A blockbuster BC Court of Appeal case of Cottrell was released at the end of December 2023. Cottrell v Cottrell provides guidance for family law clients and their […]
Setting Aside Final Family Orders
Setting Aside Final Family Orders lawyers at MacLean Law help you get justice when you have a reasonable excuse for not being aware of an appearance for a final family order. We warn all our high net worth family law clients to be aware of any attempts to serve them and not to stick their […]
Setting Aside Marriage Separation Agreements
Our top-rated lawyers routinely represent family law clients in cases involving Setting Aside Marriage Separation Agreements. The new BC Supreme Court case of Y.L v G.L. 2020 BCSC 808 provides an amazing summary of how courts decide Setting Aside Marriage Separation Agreements disputes. Lorne MacLean, QC leads our team of property, support, and child parenting […]
Best Vancouver Family Trial Lawyers Tips
Best Vancouver Family Trial Lawyers Tips help you understand when a family law matter raises a triable issue that needs to be referred to trial the trial list. It is important to note that ONLY after a matter is referred to the trial list can: document discovery, pretrial discovery, if appropriate a summary trial on […]
Best Judicial Case Conference JCC Tips
Best Judicial Case Conference JCC Tips will help you focus the family law issues in front of a Judge and help narrow the dispute or ideally settle your family law case at an early stage. MacLean Law’s Best Judicial Case Conference JCC Tips are designed to save you time, money and stress. Audra Bayer is […]
Avoid Vancouver Separation Date Mistakes
How do you Avoid Vancouver Separation Date Mistakes? In today’s blog, Rana Yavari will help you avoid Vancouver separation date mistakes by explaining why you need to pay attention to this important date to ensure your family law rights and divorce claims are properly protected. There are strict time limits relating to the date of […]
BC Family Property Valuation Date Lawyers
How do we divide BC Family property after separation? BC Family Property Valuation Date Lawyers deal with division and valuation of BC family property, exempt property and the gain on exempt property. BC Family Property Valuation Date Lawyers explain that the date of separation is the event that entitles a spouse to their share in family […]
Vancouver Family Trial Lawyer Tips
Vancouver Family Trial lawyer Tips can help you increase your chances of success at trial and help you properly prepare to be a credible and believable witness on the stand. Trials are stressful and discoveries that precede the trial require both the client and their family lawyer to be prepared. Here is one of Lorne […]
