We know that you regularly support clients during some of their most stressful and difficult times. Let us help support you during your challenging times. We offer training and information in a variety of Family Law areas.
February 2020
Understanding and Advising Non-Traditional Families (Calgary)
Develop an understanding of the law related to poly individuals and poly families and learn how to provide legal services and advise clients within those types of relationships.
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Develop an understanding of the law related to poly individuals and poly families and learn how to provide legal services and advise clients within those types of relationships.
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Family Law Trial Fundamentals (Edmonton)
Review family law trial fundamentals and develop the confidence to run a family law trial from commencement, to trial book preparation, to trial conduct.
Find out more »Family Law Trial Fundamentals (Calgary)
Review family law trial fundamentals and develop the confidence to run a family law trial from commencement, to trial book preparation, to trial conduct.
Find out more »April 2020
Family Law Update (Calgary)
Review recent developments in family law. Consider how jurisprudence and legislative amendments may affect your advice to clients.
Find out more »Family Law Update (Edmonton)
Review recent developments in family law. Consider how jurisprudence and legislative amendments may affect your advice to clients.
Find out more »Basic Collaborative Law (Edmonton)
Basic Collaboriative Law is one of the three courses necessary to become a collaborative professional. Note: this course is recognized by collaborative law associations in Alberta.
Find out more »May 2020
Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts (Calgary)
Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day program. Note: this course is recognized by collaborative law associations in Alberta.
Find out more »September 2020
Interest Based Negotiations (Edmonton)
Learn about principled negotiation and how it differs from adversarial negotiation in this 4-day course. Family Law Issues are the context for learning and application, but this course is open to lawyers from all practice areas and disciplines. This course is recognized by collaborative law associations in Alberta. Limited Enrolment Program. ABOUT Communication is a cornerstone of effective interest-based negotiation. This course focuses on developing practical skills, such as: active listening effective questioning paraphrasing reframing assertive speaking Roleplay (with…
Find out more »Seminars on Demand
Exemptions and Cohabiting – Issues Under the New Family Property Act (Seminar on Demand)From Kerr to Eternity: An Overview of the New Family Property Act in Alberta (Seminar on Demand)
Contributions and Distributions: When Will Courts Consider Unequal Divisions of Matrimonial Property? (Seminar on Demand)
Effective Legal Support: Matrimonial Property (Seminar on Demand)
Advanced Matrimonial Property (Seminar on Demand)
Matrimonial Property 2017 (Seminar on Demand)
Financial Disclosure in Family Law Matters (Seminar on Demand)
Domestic Contracts (Seminar on Demand)
Effective Legal Support: Family Law (Seminar on Demand)
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Publications
Alberta Family Law Practice Manual (Electronic Format)Family Law Fundamentals (Electronic Format)
Family Law Fundamentals (Hardcopy & Electronic Format)
Alberta Family Law Practice Manual (Hardcopy & Electronic Format)
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Program Materials
Cracking the Code: Family Law Legislation and Estate PlanningFrom Kerr to Eternity: An Overview of the New Family Property Act in Alberta (Seminar on Demand)
Drafting Post-separation Property Agreements
Tax Considerations When Planning for Death and Incapacity
Child Support in the Age of the Millennial
Setting Aside Agreements: Challenging Domestic Contracts
Child and Spousal Support Obligations in the Estate Planning Context
Spousal and Child Support Obligations in an Economic Downturn
Family Law File Negotiation Checklist: Preparation is Key
Separation Agreements and Life Insurance – Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
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Multimedia Downloads
50th Annual Refresher - Audio Recordings and Program MaterialsDrafting and Practice Considerations under the Wills & Succession Act
50th Annual Refresher: Family Law Sessions – Audio Recordings and Program Materials
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Complimentary Resources
Principles of Natural JusticePracticing Family Law without Going Crazy: A Lawyer Mental Health Primer
Tips and Traps for the Family Law Advocate
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