The Hague Convention can present complex challenges for legal professionals. This presentation provides an overview of key Hague processes, including the applicability of the convention, the articles of the convention, and habitual residence. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 14, 2026. Total running time is 54 minutes

Discuss appellate practice in family law matters. Consider procedural and substantive issues on appeals from arbitration awards, appeals from Provincial Court to the Court of Queen’s Bench, and appeals from the Court of Queen’s Bench to the Court of Appeal. Learn about the standard of review, how to write a persuasive factum, and effective appellate oral advocacy. Hear from our esteemed faculty and walk away with tips from sitting Justices at the Alberta Court of Appeal in this highly informative program.

Without a complete evidentiary record that supports one’s case, it will be difficult to win on appeal. At the Provincial Court, lawyers should keep in mind that their case may be headed to the Court of Queen’s Bench on appeal. This on-demand program examines how to effectively build the record in the first instance to support potential future appeals.

The Hague Convention can present complex challenges for legal professionals. This paper provides an overview of key Hague processes, including the applicability of the convention, the articles of the convention, habitual residence, undertakings, temporary orders for custody, and execution of a judgement. These materials were presented at LESA’s A Practice Guide to the Hague Convention on International Child Abductions webinar on January 14, 2026.

Without a complete evidentiary record that supports one’s case, it will be difficult to win on appeal. At the Provincial Court, lawyers should keep in mind that their case may be headed to the Court of Queen’s Bench on appeal. This paper examines how to effectively build the record in the first instance to support potential future appeals. This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Law Appeals webinar series on October 28, 2021 and November 18, 2021.