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  • 62150.05
    This short paper provides practical tips for conducting an effective cross-examination and includes discussion about impeaching a witness on inconsistent statements. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Trial Fundamentals program in Edmonton on March 11, 2020 and in Calgary on March 18, 2020.
  • 62150.04
    This paper explores four key areas related to direct examination: (1) basic rules for direct examination, (2) preparing witnesses, (3) how to control witnesses and proper versus improper leading, and (4) use of exhibits. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Trial Fundamentals program in Edmonton on March 11, 2020 and in Calgary on March 18, 2020.
  • 62150.03
    This short overview paper offers practical tips for making effective opening and closing statements when conducting a family law trial. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Trial Fundamentals program in Edmonton on March 11, 2020 and in Calgary on March 18, 2020.
  • 62150.02
    This paper offers some ethical and practical considerations for when a family law case is headed to trial. It includes reflections on lessons learned, tips, and precedents. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Trial Fundamentals program in Edmonton on March 11, 2020 and in Calgary on March 18, 2020.
  • 62150.01
    This paper focuses on Alberta Rules of Court Part 5 questionings (formerly known as examination for discovery) that, in the family law context, apply to proceedings under the Divorce Act or Family Property Act as well as actions for unjust enrichment. Topics provide insight into the scope of questioning, preparing for questioning, conducting questioning, and using questioning evidence at trial. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Trial Fundamentals program in Edmonton on March 11, 2020 and in Calgary on March 18, 2020.
  • OC-62209-04
    This presentation examines common issues and struggles in assembling family property tables and what lawyers can do to ease associated difficulties. It offers practical suggestions to facilitate the equalization and distribution of family property. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in January, 2021.
  • OC-62209-03
    This presentation provides some background on the intersection of family violence and family law, particularly parenting issues, and your obligations to your client. It also highlights recent amendments to the Divorce Act that touch on family violence. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in January, 2021.
  • OC-62209-02
    This presentation discusses seven core fundamentals family counsel should keep in mind when analyzing their clients’ right to claim support or their respective liability for support. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in January, 2021.
  • OC-62209-01
    This presentation reviews key factors and ethical issues that lawyers must consider when preparing, drafting, and advising clients on cohabitation agreements. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in January, 2021.
  • OC-62193-03
    This presentation provides an update on parenting issues. Topics include: Practice Note 2 and clarification on what can and cannot occur in regular family chambers; how courts have addressed COVID-19 factors; mobility; shared parenting; supervised parenting; reversal of custody cases; and the stay of enforcement test for parenting decisions. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November, 2020.
  • OC-62193-02
    This presentation discusses the importance of clear terms, social factors, finances, resources and other factors to consider when dealing with child centered parenting orders. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2020.
  • OC-62193-01
    This presentation discusses the importance of considering the requirements imposed by section 4 of the Children, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA), the interplay of section 39 of the CYFEA and section 23(5.1) of the Family Law Act, requests for information under section 126 of the CYFEA, and the proposed provisions of Bill C92 (An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, youth and families) when dealing with child welfare matters. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2020.