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62318.01The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) are administrative programs that operate within the Alberta Ministry of Justice. This paper sets out the legislative framework for both programs; provides context for lawyers who have files that intersect with the programs; and explores considerations that lawyers should know when bringing applications to vary child support or to stay enforcement, drafting orders, and looking at MEP’s Debtor and Creditor Statements of Account. It also examines the administrative limits of the RP. This paper was presented at LESA’s Maintenance Enforcement Program: What Every Family Law Lawyer Should Know webinar on January 25, 2023.
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61874.00fUnilateral relocations by landlords can catch tenants by surprise and result in costly business interruptions and moving costs. This paper provides an overview of relocation clauses and highlights some considerations that should be made by landlords and tenants to mitigate and prevent possible risks. This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Law – Getting the Most Out of Your Experts program on April 27, 2013.
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61874.00dThis paper presents information on how psychologists can fulfill expert roles in the areas of separation, divorce, custody, family violence, and child abuse. Additionally, this paper also provides a list of key ethical guidelines that should be understood and followed by psychologists as well as a list of the typical components of a retainer agreement. This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Law – Getting the Most Out of Your Experts program on April 27, 2013.
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OC-62301From the perspective of an IT security expert, this presentation explores digital forensics with a view to helping lawyers better understand resources and techniques available to preserve evidence in their clients’ legal matters. It also provides guidance for lawyers to protect their own digital assets against fraud, IP thefts, and cybersecurity incidents and to recover data if one of these things occurs. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 28, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour.
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61874.00cIn this paper, the author addresses two topics: first, the useful role that legal tax counsel can play when dividing property in the context of a divorce or adult interdependent partner separation is addressed. Second, this paper provides a case study for the purpose of illustrating the structuring of an agreed upon division of matrimonial property. This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Law – Getting the Most Out of Your Experts program on April 27, 2013.
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61874.00bThis paper provides an overview of the Federal Child Support Guidelines. The author provides information regarding the various deductions permitted when determining a payor’s income and provides information on how to calculate the income of someone who is self-employed, a corporate shareholder or who has a low tax rate. Additionally, the author also discusses the spousal support advisory guidelines and the concept of double dipping. This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Law – Getting the Most Out of Your Experts program on April 27, 2013.
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61874.00aThis paper discusses the importance and benefits of retaining financial experts and business valuators for family law matters for both lawyers and clients. The role of financial experts, the approaches to value and valuation reports is discussed. In the conclusion, the author addresses the importance of creating and maintaining a well-developed relationship between lawyers and their experts. This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Law – Getting the Most Out of Your Experts program on April 27, 2013.
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OC-62286-05This presentation consists of two panel discussions and includes answers to questions from attendees at the live session. The morning discussion focuses on the program’s first two topics: evidence in chambers and legal principles surrounding family violence. The afternoon discussion focuses on the additional topics of allegations of family violence, counter-allegations of alienation, and outcome options. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 25, 2022 as part of our Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program. The total running time for each individual presentation ranges between 1 hour, and 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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OC-62286-04This presentation discusses legal tools that are available to help parties move forward after a Court has determined that domestic violence has occurred. It considers tools that exist in other jurisdictions and in Alberta legislation, with a view to helping Alberta lawyers be creative in crafting solutions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 25, 2022 as part of our Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program. Total running time is 44 minutes.
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OC-62286-03Family violence cases are complex, and many factors contribute to their complexity. In addition, the alleged perpetrator often makes a counter-allegation of alienating behaviour. When these matters come to Court, often with limited and generally contradictory evidence, what can the Court do? This presentation explores these issues and provides options to consider when these matters arise. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 25, 2022 as part of our Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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OC-62286-02Legal matters that involve family violence are not easy situations for anyone involved. Understanding and keeping the legal principles regarding family violence will help lawyers navigate these difficult issues. This presentation discusses the legal principles at play when dealing with Emergency Protection Orders and Restraining Orders. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 25, 2022 as part of our Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program. Total running time is 37 minutes.
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OC-62286-01At the beginning of the presentation, Sarah Dargatz, the program chair, sets the stage with factors that lawyers should consider when addressing family violence in chambers. The rest of the presentation addresses evidence issues that may arise in chambers applications where there are allegations of family violence. It examines facts that need to be proven and how to prove/disprove them, statutory and common law definitions and requirements, and procedural steps that lawyers should consider. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 25, 2022 as part of our Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program. Total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.
