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Explore problems and practical solutions for family law paralegals. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on October 20, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 36 minutes.
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Identify, unpack, and intervene in systemic racism within legal institutions and your own practice. Moving beyond a diversity and inclusion lens, this session encourages members of the legal community to develop an anti-racist framework. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on September 9, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 54 minutes. This on-demand program is complimentary.
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Explore the ins and outs of the Family Property Act, including practical takeaways that will assist you in your role as legal support staff. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on April 22, 2021. Total running time is 2 hours, 28 minutes.
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Consider the status quo as it relates to various aspects of parenting and family law, including when it is established. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on April 19, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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This on-demand program addresses recent developments in the law and cases touching on increase in value of exempt assets, valuation dates, and double-dipping issues that arise when both income and property are shared in the same post-separation period. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on March 23, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.
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This two-part interdisciplinary on-demand series dives into the requirement in the Divorce Act requiring that family violence, including coercive controlling behaviours, be considered when making best-interests determinations regarding children. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a 2-part webinar series on February 17 and 24, 2021. This on-demand product includes recordings from both days. Combined running time is 5 hours, 10 minutes.
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In the first few years of family law practice, lawyers can greatly benefit from both substantive law knowledge and practice management skills to assist them in effectively managing matters. Listen to experienced practitioners explore family property, child support, spousal support, family violence, and more. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on January 27, 2021. Total running time is 5 hours, 27 minutes.
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Explore current topics such as the intersection of bankruptcy and family law and costs. Review recent cases regarding financial issues in separation and divorce. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on November 27, 2020. Total running time is 2 hours, 25 minutes.
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Dive into the intersection between child welfare and family law. Hear from experienced legal practitioners as well as from a parent coordination and child welfare expert. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on November 20, 2020. Total running time is 2 hours, 37 minutes.
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Review tax deductions, benefits, amounts, and credits as they relate to family law, with particular focus on support and legal fee deductions, child care expenses, and the Tax Court’s new approach to the Amount for Eligible Dependent. Although some tax concepts will be briefly reviewed, viewing Part 1 is recommended, especially for practitioners less familiar with these concepts. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on July 28, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 38 minutes.
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Learn about basic tax concepts, how the Income Tax Act classifies different sources of income in order to identify when an asset should be discounted for tax, how to minimize taxes when structuring a transfer of land or business in your family property settlement, the difference between tax credits, benefits, deductions, and amounts, and how changing parenting arrangements during the pandemic could affect their calculation. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on July 21, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 28 minutes.