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Vancouver Step-parent Child Support and the New BC Family Law Act

BC Step-parent Child Support lawyer, Lorne MacLean, Q.C., wants both married and common-law spouses to know that the new Family Law Act commencing March 18, 2013 brings some small but important changes to BC child support. The new BC Family Law Act Act will precisely define a step-parent’s accountability to pay child support while considering […]

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    Canadian Family Law Firm of the Year 2024 | Excellence Awardee 2023, 2025

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    Boutique Law Firm of the Year Excellence Awardee: 2026

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    Leading Family Law Firm, Leading Lawyer Lorne MacLean KC, Rising Star Fraser MacLean

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    Lorne MacLean, KC named a Fellow of the IAFL

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    Fraser MacLean, Changemaker - Top 25 Canadian Lawyer

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    Lorne MacLean, KC, Fraser MacLean, Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America

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    Authors of prestigious Chambers and Partners Family Law Guide Canada

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    Lorne MacLean, KC, 25 Most Influential Lawyers 2020

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    Gurdeep Khosa 2022 & Fraser MacLean 2026

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    Lorne MacLean, KC, 500 Influential BC Business Leaders

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    Top Choice Vancouver Family Law Firm: 2014, 2016-2026

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    Lorne MacLean, KC, Top 3 Divorce Lawyers: Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey

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