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OC-62310This webinar explores the key principles of legal analysis and statutory interpretation. Topics include applying the IRAC method, citing legal sources, and starting your own precedent library. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 17, 2023. Total running time is 44 minutes.
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62310.02Legal research is a skill that some people may not associate with the responsibilities for legal support staff. This paper delves into the foundations of legal research within the context of staff who support lawyers. It serves to help establish a baseline and provides useful information to bring legal support skills to the next level. This paper was presented at LESA’s Legal Research and Paperless File Management for Legal Support Staff webinar on January 17, 2023.
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62310.01There are many benefits to transitioning to electronic files, despite associated effort and challenges. When moving to electronic files, it is important to implement an automated client intake process, halt the accumulation of paper, and create digital copies of all paper documents. This paper provides practical guidance on how to navigate this transition and provides insight into the author’s own experiences. This paper was presented at LESA’s Legal Research and Paperless File Management for Legal Support Staff webinar on January 17, 2023.
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OC-62296-05From the perspective of Court of King’s Bench clerks, this presentation provides insight into why rejections occur in family law matters. It also discusses reasons for rejection on divorce applications as well as email/digital filing service requirements and expected timelines. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 13, 2022 as part of our Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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OC-62296-04This presentation discusses recent changes to the Divorce Act and some initial considerations under the Hague Convention and limitations issues. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 13, 2022 as part of our Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 25 minutes.
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OC-62296-03This presentation covers disclosure, including for desk applications, and what to do when there is incomplete disclosure; issues that can arise in applications for child support, notices to attend family docket court, draft applications and affidavits, contents of affidavits, filing of applications, and service; and applications for parenting and spousal support. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 13, 2022 as part of our Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
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OC-62296-02This presentation examines different pleadings, common divorce applications including division of property, styles of cause, and grounds of divorce. It includes a robust Q&A at the end of the presentation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 13, 2022 as part of our Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
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OC-62296-01This presentation summarizes common divorce law concepts with a view to helping legal support staff bridge the legal requirements of files they’re working on in their day-to-day work. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 13, 2022 as part of our Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 1 hour, 12 minutes.
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62296.13This paper highlights some of the recent changes in the Divorce Act, RSC 1985, c 3 in the following areas: (1) definitions of custody/access, parenting orders, and spouses, (2) definition and requirements for relocation, (3) inclusion of best interest & family violence provisions. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on October 13, 2022, and in Calgary on October 19, 2022.
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62296.01This paper summarizes common divorce law concepts with a view to helping legal support staff bridge the legal requirements of files they’re working on in their day-to-day work. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on October 13, 2022, and in Calgary on October 19, 2022.
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OC-62251-4Explore best practices, formal requirements, and expectations surrounding opening and closing family law files. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person session on June 10, 2022, as part of our Family Law Issues for Paralegals program. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62251-3Review the key steps in the exchange of disclosure process from the perspective of a family lawyer and paralegal team. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person session on June 10, 2022, as part of our Family Law Issues for Paralegals program. Total running time is 59 minutes.
