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BC Family Settlement Appeal Success

Settlements in BC family law cases are common and are the focus of our MacLean Family Law legal team. Since 97 percent of family law cases settle outside of court, clear offers to settle are important in ending  often acrimonious family law disputes. But what is the test when an offer to settle is made […]

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

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

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

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