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62283.03This 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.
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62283.01Examining the purpose and intent of both direct examination and cross-examination, this paper provides tips and pointers to help litigators of all levels of experience hone their advocacy skills. It also provides helpful information when dealing with child witnesses and when making objections generally. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law in Jasper from May 4–7, 2023.
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OC-62283-12In the recent Alberta Court of Appeal case of Peters v Atchooay, the law dealing with imputing income in child support matters changed. This presentation canvasses the law surrounding imputation of income in child support matters and spousal support matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.
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OC-62283-11Tapping into the experience and expertise of members of the judiciary from all three levels of Court in Alberta, this presentation looks at the “how” of conducting EICCs, JDRs, PTCs, and appeal conferences. It also provides tips and practice pointers for family law lawyers. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 1 hour, 29 minutes.
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OC-62283-10This presentation explores what summary trials are and what they are not. It also addresses factors that lawyers need to consider when deciding whether a particular matter is appropriate for a summary trial. The presentation examines procedural similarities and differences between the Court of King’s Bench and the Court of Justice. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.
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OC-62283-09This presentation 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 on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes.
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OC-62283-08This presentation looks at various considerations that family law lawyers should keep in mind when working with an expert. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 1 hour, 15 minutes.
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OC-62283-07The 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 presentation assists family law lawyers make the most of the processes for the benefit of their clients. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 56 minutes.
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OC-62283-06This presentation aims to help more experienced family law lawyers finesse and fine tune their legal writing to effectively advocate for their clients. It examines effective writing styles generally and explores writing strategies and tips in the context of affidavits, orders, concise letters, summary trials, and case conferences. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 1 hour, 30 minutes.
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OC-62283-05Focusing on the kinds of topics that might come up among lawyers over a coffee break, this presentation explores developments in family property matters since the coming into force of the Family Property Act, disclosure, consent to property deals, exemptions, and more. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62283-04With an emphasis on recent Alberta case law, this presentation explores issues of non-disclosure, imputing income in spousal support matters, and lack of evidence to support claims. It also considers courts’ use of the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines and the Revised User’s Guide. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62283-03This presentation explores the foundational requirements for early resolution and alternative dispute resolution, along with obstacles and barriers to resolution. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA's Refresher 2023: Family Law. Total running time is 1 hour, 15 minutes.
