While family law lawyers need to be familiar with all relevant legislation, there are certain provisions that are “must-knows”. This presentation explores these provisions and provide insight into how to utilize legislative tools to advance family law matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Essentials on May 22, 2026 running time is 1 hour.

This program is designed to ground you in the core principles of modern family practice while equipping you with practical tools you can apply immediately in your current matters. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to refresh and deepen your expertise, this program delivers a focused, accessible, and practice-ready overview of the issues that matter most. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Effective Chambers Advocacy 2026 on May 14, 2026. Running time for presentations ranges between 34 minutes and 1 hour.

The Divorce Act and Family Law Act are the foundational legislation to address family law disputes in Alberta. They give priority emphasizing the best interests of the child(ren) of separated families and, to the extent possible, shielding children from conflict related to the issues arising from separation. This paper explores some key considerations from family law legislation and highlights a few key cases to use as a starting point when conducting research. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Essentials program in Edmonton on May 22, 2026.

There are four categories of informal logical fallacies, with each category containing a subgroup of logical fallacies that rely on a similar logical structure to convey unsound conclusions. These materials explore the fallacies of presumption, relevance, weak induction, and ambiguity. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Conference (Kananaskis) program in Kananaskis on October 24–25, 2025.