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  • OC-62354-4
    Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. If a resolution has been reached, it is important you understand how to draft agreements and the enforceability of those agreements. This on-demand program provides a drafting overview with an exploration of updated case law on the enforceability of agreements pursuant to the Anderson v Anderson decision. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice.  Total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.
  • OC-62354-3
    Once you have explored the retainer process with your client, it is important to assess your family law client’s case prior to deciding which dispute resolution process is appropriate. Explore assessment categories, such as client objectives, dynamic between the parties, inter-partner violence screening, and negotiation and process style. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice.  Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
  • OC-62354-2
    Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. Once you have been retained, this on-demand program discusses tips for explaining the retainer process, explores strategies for getting instructions from your client, discusses how to determine the appropriate level of disclosure for the case, and examines how to build rapport with opposing counsel. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice.  Total running time is 58 minutes.
  • OC-62354-1
    Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. Starting with the intake process, explore effective strategies lawyers can employ before, during and at the end of the initial consultation. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice.  Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.
  • OC-62378
    It 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.
  • OC-62371-06
    This 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.
  • OC-62371-05
    This 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.
  • OC-62371-04
    This 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.
  • OC-62371-03
    This 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.
  • OC-62371-02
    This 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.
  • OC-62371-01
    This 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.
  • OC-62363
    The 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.