Family Law
Further Expansion of General Filing and Claims to Family Law Actions
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has announced further expansion to the King’s Bench Family and Divorce Filing Digital Service (the “FDS”). Calgary and Edmonton judicial centres now accept ...
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Notice to Articled Students – Requests for Bar Admission Ceremonies at the Court of King’s Bench (2024)
On May 1, 2024, the Court of King’s Bench will begin accepting 2024 bar admission requests. Requests for bar admissions for June, July, and August will not be processed until ...
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New Program Alert | Mediation of Family and 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. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to ...
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Managing Mental Health as an Early Lawyer
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada, the LESA blog spotlights our very own Legal Content Writer, Susan Emam. Susan graduated from the University of Alberta, Faculty of ...
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New Program Alert | Child Support: Unique Considerations for Children with Disabilities (Webinar)
Child support in the context of children with disabilities creates unique considerations for lawyers. Base (section 3) child support and extraordinary (section 7) expenses may differ in these circumstances. The ...
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Spotlight On: Anderson v Anderson and Alberta Property-Division Contracts
Papers from recently run programs are added to the LESA Library each month. The catalogue of 1,400+ papers includes some comprehensive, practical aids you won’t want to miss. Newly added to ...
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Meet the Presenter: Jonathan N. Garbutt | Corporate Tax Structuring 101
As a second-career lawyer with a background in investment advisory and economic forecasting, Jonathan practices in the area of Canadian income tax law with Dominion Tax Law. Jonathan graduated from ...
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Newly Available | On-Demand Programs in Family Law
LESA’s wide range of on-demand programs allow you to study up on a particular topic at the time and place of your choosing – all you need is internet access. On-demand programs ...
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Notice to the Profession: Replacement of Family Docket Court with Family Law Chambers
The courts have announced that they will no longer hear matters in Family Docket Court in Calgary and Edmonton. Effective September 3, 2024, matters scheduled in Family Docket Court will ...
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New Program Alert | Effective Legal Writing Skills
Written communication is integral to the practice of law. The ability to produce well-written legal documents will greatly benefit your practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices for ...
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