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OC-62355-06Rural property transactions may attract considerations distinct from residential real estate transactions. This presentation looks at some of these considerations, including understanding who a lawyer’s client is; scope of the retainer and possible conflicts of interest; registrations on title such as mortgages, easements, and leases; water rights and zoning; GST; and foreign ownership. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 54 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62193-01This presentation discusses the importance of considering the requirements imposed by section 4 of the Children, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA), the interplay of section 39 of the CYFEA and section 23(5.1) of the Family Law Act, requests for information under section 126 of the CYFEA, and the proposed provisions of Bill C92 (An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, youth and families) when dealing with child welfare matters. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2020.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62015-01In this presentation, Ryan Anderson discusses the request for financial information in a Notice to Disclose and the format and detail to include in a Reply. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2016.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62286-05This 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.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62286-02Legal matters that involve family violence are not easy situations for anyone involved. Understanding and keeping the legal principles regarding family violence will help lawyers navigate these difficult issues. This presentation discusses the legal principles at play when dealing with Emergency Protection Orders and Restraining Orders. 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 37 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62286.01Legal matters that involve family violence are not easy situations for anyone involved. Understanding and keeping the legal principles regarding family violence will help lawyers navigate these difficult issues. This paper discusses the legal principles at play when dealing with Emergency Protection Orders and Restraining Orders. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Addressing Family Violence in Chambers program in Edmonton on November 25, 2022.
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62244.01This paper addresses some of the pitfalls that lawyers who are new to the practice may face in residential real estate transactions. Topics covered include: trust letters, Real Property Reports, holdbacks, the Protocol, and title insurance. This paper was presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Residential Real Estate webinar on May 31, 2022.
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OC-62242Explore amendments to the Surrogate Rules and Surrogate Forms and how the changes impact your wills and estates practice. Review the role of the court, the role of the clerks, and the new process for online grant applications and issuance. This on-demand program originally broadcast on June 17, 2022. Total running time is 3 hours, 14 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62244Review some of the pitfalls that lawyers who are new to the practice may face in residential real estate transactions. Topics covered include: trust letters, Real Property Reports, holdbacks, the Protocol, and title insurance. This on-demand program was originally broadcast as a webinar on May 31, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour, 9 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62193.01When dealing with child welfare matters, it is important to consider the requirements imposed by section 4 of the Children, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA), the interplay of section 39 of the CYFEA and section 23(5.1) of the Family Law Act, requests for information under section 126 of the CYFEA, and the proposed provisions of Bill C92 (An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, youth and families). This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Law Update Part 1 – Parenting and Children webinar on November 20, 2020.
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62015.01This paper introduces the basics of disclosure in family law, including some tips for best practices. It provides a review of s 21 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines, as well as the disclosure requirements outlined in the Alberta Rules of Court and notices from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. In addition, the frequency of disclosure requests is discussed in the context of s 25 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines. This paper includes: a sample family law client questionnaire; a sample disclosure cover page; a sample disclosure statement form; a sample notice to disclose application form; and a sample monthly budget. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Financial Disclosure in Family Law Matters program in Edmonton on October 18, 2016 and in Calgary on October 25, 2016.
