This paper examines new and noteworthy developments in family law for 2016. Topics discussed include changes to Maintenance Enforcement Program policies regarding section 7 expenses; applications for costs in family law litigation; dealing with self-represented litigations; imputing income for determining spousal support; and tips for handling social media in family law practice.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 6th Annual Law & Practice Update program in Calgary on October 14 & 15, 2016.