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OC-62508Going beyond traditional domestic violence screening, this on-demand program equips legal professionals with actionable strategies for identifying and addressing coercive control in family law cases. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 10, 2025. Total running time is 57 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62474.04Participation in alternative dispute resolution processes is now mandated by Alberta courts for family law matters. In light of such requirements, and increasing desires by parties to participate in ADR, it is imperative that family law lawyers understand their responsibilities and obligations. This paper explores the standard of care in collaborative processes, whether parties can be compelled into arbitration, whether counsel can exert pressure on clients to mediate or settle, whether agreements reached in mediation are binding, the standard of appeal for arbitration, and ethical obligations to screen for family violence. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law 25 program in Edmonton on May 27, 2025.
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62474.03Modern child support laws are child-focused and evaluate parental obligations to financially support their children within their social context and in consideration of all the circumstances. This area of law is continually undergoing refinement, and its multitude of nuances can make the determination of child support challenging. This paper explores various concepts including retroactive child support, the DBS factors, adult children, and imputation of income. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law 25 program in Edmonton on May 27, 2025.
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62474.02Through the lens of five key family property cases, this paper explores the intersection of sections 7 and 8 of the Family Property Act. Topics addressed include the difference between section 7(3) and section 7(4) property, the presumption of equal sharing of section 7(4) property, section 7(3) property to be adjusted in a just and equitable manner, rebutting the presumption of equal sharing of section 7(4) property, the section 8 factors, property acquired during separation, and dissipation. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law 25 program in Edmonton on May 27, 2025.
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62474.01The legal test in parenting cases continues to be the best interests of the child test. However, recent legislative changes and jurisprudence have resulted in deviations from prior case law. This paper explores mobility applications, parental conduct and contempt of court, special chambers parenting applications, the interplay with An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families, and interim parenting orders and credibility. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law 25 program in Edmonton on May 27, 2025.
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62506.01The rights of grandparents to have contact with their grandchildren is becoming an increasingly significant legal issue in Alberta. This paper explores the current legal framework governing grandparents’ contact rights, key case law developments, and the process by which grandparents can seek contact through the courts. These materials were presented at LESA’s Grandparents’ Rights in Alberta: Navigating Access and Custody Challenges webinar on May 13, 2025.
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62497.06Should costs in family law matters be treated differently than in regular civil litigation matters? This paper explores the issue and provides a roadmap of costs considerations on interim applications, at trial, and in arbitrations. It also provides helpful tips when making cost submissions in family law matters. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
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OC-62474-5In this panel discussion, each panelist discusses the top things they wish they had known early on in their family law practices about spousal support. A brief questions and answers period is included at the end of the panel discussion. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 30 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62474-4Explore the standard of care in collaborative processes, whether parties can be compelled into arbitration, whether counsel can exert pressure on clients to mediate or settle, whether agreements reached in mediation are binding, the standard of appeal for arbitration, and ethical obligations to screen for family violence. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 57 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62474-3Explore various concepts including retroactive child support, the DBS factors, adult children, and imputation of income. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62474-2Explore the intersection of sections 7 and 8 of the Family Property Act. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 57 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62474-1Explore mobility applications, parental conduct and contempt of court, special chambers parenting applications, the interplay with An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families, and interim parenting orders and credibility. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
