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OC-62378It is important for family law practitioners to have an in-depth knowledge of family law procedure in order to effectively serve their clients. Designed for internationally trained lawyers, this on-demand program explores key procedural and practical aspects of family law in Alberta, including the different courts and their mandates, key family law legislation, and starting a family law proceeding. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 6, 2024. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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OC-62371-06This on-demand program explores key topics related to home study reports, then moves on to a discussion from the perspective of justice navigators on topics including community resources with a focus on resources in Edmonton and Calgary areas, strategies for connecting clients with resources, and where to look for applicable resources. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62371-05This panel discussion will canvass pertinent topics relating to initial custody hearings. Topics of discussion include: timelines of initial custody applications, what initial custody hearings are, and recent case law in the area of initial custody hearings. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62371-04This on-demand program explores An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families to help facilitate an understanding of key aspects of the act. It further discusses the impact of this act on provincial legislation. The presentation concludes with a view from the bench from a Justice in the Edmonton Family and Youth Court. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
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OC-62371-03This on-demand program explores private guardianship applications and child welfare in Alberta, with topics including private guardianship, application process, Cultural Connection Plan, and notice and consent. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program. Total running time is 40 minutes.
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OC-62371-02This on-demand program explores the practical steps on how to access a file from Child and Family Services, including making a request pursuant to section 126(1) or an application pursuant to section 126.11 of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program. Total running time is 52 minutes.
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OC-62371-01This on-demand program will help lawyers understand the relevant legislation for child protection matters, with topics including an overview of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act, an overview of child protection practice generally, and an introduction to applicable law and key concepts. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program. Total running time is 45 minutes.
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62371.05When a child is apprehended, the Director (Child & Family Services) must return the child within two days or make an application for initial custody, as well as a supervision order, a temporary guardianship order, or a permanent guardianship order. This paper explores initial custody applications, including timelines and structure of the initial custody hearing , evidence, the legal test to be met, tips for counsel for the Director, tips for counsel for the parent/guardian, and next steps after the hearing. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program on January 19, 2024.
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62371.01This paper addresses aspects of the Alberta Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA), including the responsibilities of the Ministry of Child and Family Services and the Director, the roles of Family and Surrogate Court Litigation (FASCL) and Court Coordinators, principles that guide the interpretation and administration of the CYFEA, agreements with the Director, supervision orders, apprehension orders, temporary guardianship orders (TGOs) and permanent guardianship orders (PGOs), private guardianship, administrative reviews, and pertinent forms. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program on January 19, 2024.
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OC-62363The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) are administrative programs that operate within the Ministry of Justice. This on-demand program explores the following aspects of these programs: The legislative framework for the MEP and RP; The MEP’s enforcement authority; When to serve the MEP and why; Drafting orders; The MEP’s section 7 and child status policies; The Child Support Recalculation Program Regulation and the administrative limits of the RP; The FSOS complaint review process and the ombudsman. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on December 6, 2023. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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62363.01The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) are administrative programs that operate within the Ministry of Justice. This paper explores the legislative framework for the MEP and RP; the MEP’s enforcement authority; when to serve the MEP and why; drafting orders; the MEP’s section 7 and child status policies; the Child Support Recalculation Program Regulation and the administrative limits of the RP; and the FSOS complaint review process and the ombudsman. This paper was presented at LESA’s MEP: A Primer for Legal Support Staff webinar on December 6, 2023.
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62364.02More and more family law clients and lawyers are turning to arbitration as an alternative to the courts. While many benefits exist, constraints and limits also exist. Part 1 of the paper explores various provisions of the Arbitration Act, including how they intersect and influence each other, and how the judiciary has interpreted them. Part 2 focuses on the intersection of the arbitration process and the limited jurisdiction of the court. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Collateral Issues in Family Law program in Calgary on December 1, 2023.
