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  • OC-62406-2

    A Comprehensive Guide for Legal Assistants and Paralegals: Preparing for Trial (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    Understanding 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-62259-2

    A Discussion of the Three Approaches to Negotiations (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    This on-demand program discusses one lawyer's personal approach to practicing family law. Resources include a discussion of the three types of divorces (the emotional divorce, the intellectual divorce, and the legal divorce) and offer considerations when advising clients. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person session on June 14, 2022, as part of our Advanced Negotiation Techniques for Family Lawyers program. Total running time is 1 hour, 1 minute.
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  • OC-62143.01

    A Great and Sudden Change: Changes to the Family Property Act and the Divorce Act in 2020 (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    This 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-62215-01

    A Guide to the Family Property Act (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    This on-demand program examines key provisions of the Family Property Act and explains important concepts. Topics canvassed include the application of the act to common law couples, date of separation, limitation periods, valuation date, exemptions, exclusive possession of the family home, pensions, existing and future agreements, and Court forms.
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  • OC-62380-5

    A Primer on Imputation of Income in Situations of Underemployment and Unemployment (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    This on-demand program serves as a primer on imputation of income for the purposes of support. It explores imputation of income under the Federal Child Support Guidelines and the Alberta Child Support Guidelines and the Peters test. This on-demand program was originally presented on April 4, 2024 as part of a program titled Spousal & Child Support.  Total running time is 35 minutes.
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  • OC-62248-12

    A Summary of Spousal Support Principles in Divorce Law (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    Consider the interplay between spousal support and a claim for maintenance and support under the Wills and Successions Act. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person session on May 2, 2022, as part of LESA’s Refresher 2022: Wills and Estates. Total running time is 1 hour, 16 minutes.
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  • OC-62371-02

    Accessing Child Welfare Files: Disclosure Requests (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    This on-demand program explores the practical steps on how to access a file from Child and Family Services, including making a request pursuant to section 126(1) or an application pursuant to section 126.11 of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 52 minutes.
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  • OC-62473-5

    Addressing Allegations of Family Violence in Chambers (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    Explore 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-62286-01

    Addressing Family Violence – Evidence in Chambers (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    At the beginning of the presentation, Sarah Dargatz, the program chair, sets the stage with factors that lawyers should consider when addressing family violence in chambers. The rest of the presentation addresses evidence issues that may arise in chambers applications where there are allegations of family violence. It examines facts that need to be proven and how to prove/disprove them, statutory and common law definitions and requirements, and procedural steps that lawyers should consider. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 25, 2022 as part of our Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program. Total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.
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  • OC-62286-04

    Addressing Family Violence – Outcome Options (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    This presentation discusses legal tools that are available to help parties move forward after a Court has determined that domestic violence has occurred. It considers tools that exist in other jurisdictions and in Alberta legislation, with a view to helping Alberta lawyers be creative in crafting solutions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 25, 2022 as part of our Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program. Total running time is 44 minutes.
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  • OC-62286-05

    Addressing Family Violence in Chambers Panel Discussion (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    This presentation consists of two panel discussions and includes answers to questions from attendees at the live session. The morning discussion focuses on the program’s first two topics: evidence in chambers and legal principles surrounding family violence. The afternoon discussion focuses on the additional topics of allegations of family violence, counter-allegations of alienation, and outcome options. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 25, 2022 as part of our Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program. The total running time for each individual presentation ranges between 1 hour, and 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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  • OC-62209-01

    Adult Interdependent Partners and Property or Support Agreements (On-Demand)

    $95.00 – $445.00
    This presentation reviews key factors and ethical issues that lawyers must consider when preparing, drafting, and advising clients on cohabitation agreements. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in January, 2021.
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