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  • OC-62015-01
    In this presentation, Ryan Anderson discusses the request for financial information in a Notice to Disclose and the format and detail to include in a Reply. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2016.
  • OC-62194-03
    In 2010, the Recalculation Program (“RP”) was implemented. Discuss what’s working and issues with RP since then.
  • OC-62194-02
    Explore topics that intersect family law and bankruptcy, such as matrimonial property claims and support regimes.
  • OC-62194-01
    Review topics like preparing a successful costs application, strategic considerations for counsel and costs and self-represented litigants.
  • 62283.10
    This paper addresses important issues for Alberta lawyers in parenting cases, including: the nature of high conflict parenting cases, the concept of coercive control in the definition of “family violence”, the role of counsel in family law cases, the Alberta experience with shared parenting cases, and the AFCC-Alberta Parenting Plan Guide and other helpful resources available for lawyers and parents in making parenting plans. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.
  • 62283.09
    Family law matters often intersect with a variety of issues: from psychological wellbeing of children to property valuations, to pensions, to tax issues, and on and on. Lawyers cannot be specialists in all these areas, nor can the justices who decide the issues; working with experts is sometimes a necessary step in a litigation matter. This paper looks at various considerations that lawyers should keep in mind when working with an expert. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.
  • 62283.08
    The dual process of mediation combined with arbitration has become more attractive to counsel over the past 10-15 years as the cost and complexity of family litigation through our court system has increased. Focusing on practice pointers, this paper assists family law lawyers make the most of the processes for the benefit of their clients. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.
  • 62283.07
    This paper examines effective writing styles and approaches generally and in the context of affidavits, orders, and concise letters. It also provides tips for written advocacy in summary trials and case conferences. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.
  • 62283.06
    Focusing on case law since the introduction of the Family Property Act in 2020, this paper explores developments that have come from the new legislation, disclosure, consent to property deals, exemptions, and the intersections of corporate law, wills and estates, law, and family law. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.
  • 62283.05
    This paper explores recent Canadian case law addressing spousal support issues, with a focus on Alberta jurisprudence. It also explores issues of non-disclosure, imputing income, lack of evidence to support claims, and courts’ use of the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines and the Revised User’s Guide. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.
  • 62283.04
    This paper explores the foundational requirements for early resolution and alternative dispute resolution, along with obstacles and barriers to resolution. It also examines the “pathway” of family law litigation and invites readers to assess how they will deal with things such as: legal issues vs. clients’ inter-party relationship issues, intermediate court applications, utilizing court processes to move matters along, and obtaining final resolutions for clients. Finally, it offers tips on file management, communication, approaching expert reports, and conducting trauma informed practice. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.
  • 62283.03
    This paper discusses development in the jurisprudence relating to child support in these areas: retroactive child support; when, where, and how an adult child continues to be an eligible recipient of child support; obligations of people who stand in the place of a parent; and post-Cunningham corporate disclosure issues. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.