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Don’t Miss Out | Grandparents’ Rights in Alberta: Navigating Access and Custody Challenges
Grandparents’ rights in Alberta family law can be complex, especially when access or guardianship is contested. This webinar will equip you with the latest legal insights and practical strategies to navigate these sensitive cases effectively. Program Details Date: May 13 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) Location: Webinar (Online) Price: $95 (General) | ...
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ABKB Announcement: Family Pre-Court Mandatory Requirements Now in Red Deer
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has announced that they will be extending the four mandatory pre-court requirements of Alberta Family Justice Strategy to the Judicial Centre of Red Deer. The four mandatory pre-court requirements are as follows: Completion of the online Parenting After Separation Course (PAS) (if applicable) ...
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New Webinar | Valuation Methods in Family Law: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Pitfalls
Understanding valuations is crucial for family law practitioners to ensure fair property division and spousal support calculation. This webinar will explore topics including: How the various valuation methods apply in family law disputes Why traditional valuation approaches may not fully capture value in a matrimonial setting The impact of the ...
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ABKB Announcement: Release of the Desk Divorce Package Review Checklist
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta announced the release of the Desk Divorce Package Clerk Review Checklist (the “Checklist”). It is designed to foster consistency of family law practice across Alberta, to reduce the number of errors in forms, and to improve clarity for the public, legal professionals, staff, ...
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Don’t miss ‘Crypto and Conflict: A Family Lawyer’s Guide to Digital Assets’
The rise of digital assets in recent years has created novel challenges in family law matters. Cody P. Stokowski is delivering an engaging talk that will explore some of these challenges at our upcoming webinar on March 12. Program Details Date: March 12 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) Location: Webinar (online) Price: ...
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New Program | Costs
Join Hon. Robert Graesser KC on May 6 for this full day program. At times lawyers may not consider costs until the Court invites them to speak to the issue. This program will explore the law of costs in Alberta, including the post-McCallister landscape; consider strategic approaches to costs; and examine ...
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Legal Tech Essentials in a 60-minute Webinar
For lawyers looking to optimize their practice with the right technology, this webinar distills a breadth of practical tips and advice into one 60-minute lunch hour webinar. And the added benefit? Registration includes access to the recording so you can pause, replay, or catch up on missed content as it’s ...
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Bite-Sized CLE for Your Winter Lunch Breaks
With client meetings, court appearances, and long to-do lists, we know that it can sometimes be challenging to commit to a full-day CLE program. As you’re thinking about your new year’s goals and the various points on your continuing professional development plan, LESA is here to help with legal resources ...
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