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OC-62487The rise of digital assets in recent years has created novel challenges in family law matters. Explore some of these challenges, with topics including: income from trading in digital assets for support purposes in family law; how to compel disclosure of digital assets for the purposes of income determination and property division; and dissipation of family property through cryptocurrencies This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 12, 2025. Total running time is 45 minutes.
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OC-62473-6Explore key procedural aspects of the Court of King’s Bench (with a focus on family law matters) and useful Chambers applications. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62473-5Explore common themes and priorities for Chambers practice where family violence is alleged. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62473-4This on-demand program provides an overview of the Maintenance Enforcement Program and the Child Support Recalculation Program. It further examines how to read a MEP statement of account. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62473-3Explore strategies for recognizing mental health issues, the impact of timing on litigation, and tools for handling mental health matters with clients. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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OC-62473-2Explore general principles relating to the oppression remedy and explores cases where the remedy has been applied in a family law context. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62473-1Explore a child’s right to be heard in judicial proceedings, the role of the child’s counsel, qualifications to become a child’s counsel, the court application process, appointments and retainers, and expectations and limitations of a child’s counsel. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
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OC-62478Learn how to master deadlines and adhere to procedural requirements with practical tips and strategies. Benefit from the added perspective of a distinguished member of the judiciary, who shares valuable insights from the Bench, making this an informative and enriching experience for enhancing your legal practice. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 20, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
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OC-62472Explore key aspects of adoptions and birthparents’ rights and reviews the developments in the area with a focus on a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision, Re A. (Adoption), 2024 ABCA 203. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 29, 2024. Total running time is 43 minutes.
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OC-62460This presentation explores considerations for when involvement of an expert in court or ADR proceedings is helpful, how to differentiate between genuine expertise and ‘pseudo-experts’, and strategies for evaluating and challenging an expert’s level of expertise during qualifying processes. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 12, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 2minutes.
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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.
