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62143.06This paper provides paralegals with a practical guide to understand and implement the Court of Queen’s Bench Family Law Practice Notes when assisting lawyers and the law firms they work with. These materials emphasize the application of the Practice Notes in Calgary and explain how (not when) to use the Practice Notes correctly. Particular attention is given to Practice Notes 6–10, and useful day-to-day tips are suggested throughout. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Advanced Family Law Issues for Paralegals program in Edmonton on January 16, 2020 and in Calgary on January 23, 2020.
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62143.05This paper reviews some common rules and procedures of the family law Rules of Court. While not an exhaustive guide, it aims to help paralegals address and identify process issues. This paper does not address rules and procedures of the Provincial Court and Court of Appeal. Topics relate to starting a family action, resolving family issues, disclosure of information, financial disclosure, judgements and orders, and managing litigation.
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62143.04This short paper offers some tips to help lawyers deal with the specific challenges that self-represented litigants pose. Also included is a sample introductory letter with a checklist for disclosure and statement of income, assets, and liabilities.
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62143.03This paper offers practical suggestions on how to organize a file and stay on top of document management, providing tips that can be implemented even without the aid of an expensive IT system. Topics include, for example, a discussion of file structures, file naming conventions, and saving emails, attachments, and documents.
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62143.02This paper reviews the role of a legal assistant or paralegal during mediation or arbitration, considering issues from both the intake and requesting perspective. The paper focuses on how assistants play a role in helping the lawyer they work with maintain the impartiality and neutrality they are required to maintain as a mediator or arbitrator. The paper discusses pre-, during-, and post- mediation/arbitration concerns, including information collection, conflicts, scheduling, sending formal correspondence and documentation, and more. Materials include quick reference checklists and a sample booking sheet precedent.
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62143.01This paper informs paralegals about changes to the Family Property Act and the Divorce Act, aiming to equip paralegals with the knowledge needed to provide enhanced service to clients and practical assistance to lawyers in light of legislative changes. The paper is meant to introduce the changes that will most affect practices on a day-to-day basis. Topics address terminology changes, definitions, relationship interdependence, property exemptions, client duties and obligations, best interests of the child, parenting orders, contact orders, and relocation.
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OC-62143.05Review useful day-to-day tips for Practice Notes 6, 7, 8, and 10. Consider some common rules and procedures of the family law Rules of Court. Topics relate to starting a family action, resolving family issues, disclosure of information, financial disclosure, judgements and orders, and managing litigation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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OC-62143.04Discover some tips to help lawyers deal with the specific challenges that self-represented litigants pose. Included is a sample introductory letter with a checklist for disclosure and statement of income, assets, and liabilities. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 28 minutes.
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OC-62143.03Review practical suggestions on how to organize a file and stay on top of document management, and discover tips that can be implemented even without the aid of an expensive IT system. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 42 minutes.
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OC-62143.02Review the role of a legal assistant or paralegal during mediation or arbitration, considering issues from both the intake and requesting perspective. Focus on how assistants play a role in helping the lawyer they work with maintain the impartiality and neutrality they are required to maintain as a mediator or arbitrator. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 17 minutes.
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OC-62143.01This on-demand program informs paralegals about changes to the Family Property Act and the Divorce Act, aiming to equip paralegals with the knowledge needed to provide enhanced service to clients and practical assistance to lawyers in light of legislative changes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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OC-62143-GPExplore family law topics, legislative changes, and procedural strategies that will help experienced paralegals succeed in their roles and help clients. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on January 16, 2020. Total running time is 3 hours, 5 minutes. Each presentation sold separately.
