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OC-62406-6This on-demand program addresses essential aspects of effective communication, with topics including strategies for general communication, interactions with counsel, self-represented litigants (SRLs), and other legal professionals. and how to establish clear boundaries and expectations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
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OC-62406-5It is important for legal support staff to understand reviews of lawyers’ charges. Explore topics such as a Guide to the Review Office Web Page, tips for booking a review, forms for reviews, responding to a client-requested review, the time limit and limitation period, service of documents for a review, and adjournments. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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OC-62406-4A well-organized Family Property Statement is an essential tool in determining the division of family property. Explore the fundamentals of family property statements and provides suggestions to legal support staff about how to assist in the preparation of a family property spreadsheet. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 43 minutes.
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OC-62406-3Family law can be tough for all involved, from clients to lawyers and legal support staff. Explore strategies to help legal support staff better manage and prioritize their workload, avoid potential burnout, mitigate risks for compassion fatigue, and provide mental health support mechanisms. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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OC-62406-2Understanding the intricacies of trial preparation is essential for effectively assisting lawyers in representing their clients. Explore a legal assistant’s role in preparing for trial, from the preparation and filing of commencement pleadings to the creation and use of trial materials. Each stage demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to the relevant practice notes, directions, and Rules of Court. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 35 minutes.
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OC-62406-1Explore key functions of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, with topics including, how mediation, arbitration, and mediation-arbitration work, how legal support can help prepare, and the types of documents involved. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 17 minutes.
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OC-62381Child support in the context of children with disabilities creates unique considerations for lawyers since the cost of care for children with disabilities is often higher than the cost of care for children without disabilities. Explore how the Courts handle finances for families whose children have special needs. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 13, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
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OC-62396-6Explore topics that frequently arise with domestic contracts, including: identifying parties’ motivations, disclosure considerations, negotiation factors, agreement drafting, formal requirements, independent legal advice, and costs and legal fees. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62396-5Explore Common Valuation Issues and Tax Tools for Settlement, with topics including: an overview of business valuations; common areas of disagreement with respect to valuations; and tax issues and solutions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62396-4Family property disputes are not immune from corporate litigation issues such as misappropriation of funds, denial of access to information, removal of directors, squeezing out minority shareholders, diverting business to a new company, and general corporate misbehaviour. Explore corporate litigation concepts and topics that may be of interest to family law practitioners in advising their clients in family property matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62396-3The breakdown of a relationship is often accompanied by financial problems of one or both spouses. Explore some of the general principles that family practitioners should be aware of with respect to the intersection between family law and bankruptcy law. Topics include how a bankruptcy or insolvency can affect family property proceedings and settlement as well as the impact of bankruptcy proceedings on support claims. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62396-2While arbitration and mediation-arbitration have been part of Calgary’s practice for many years, for other jurisdictions, including Edmonton, it is less common and has only been gaining traction recently. Explore how to be more effective in addressing process, options, and materials to make your family law arbitrations smoother. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 57 minutes.
