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OC-62378It is important for family law practitioners to have an in-depth knowledge of family law procedure in order to effectively serve their clients. Designed for internationally trained lawyers, this on-demand program explores key procedural and practical aspects of family law in Alberta, including the different courts and their mandates, key family law legislation, and starting a family law proceeding. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 6, 2024. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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OC-62371-06This on-demand program explores key topics related to home study reports, then moves on to a discussion from the perspective of justice navigators on topics including community resources with a focus on resources in Edmonton and Calgary areas, strategies for connecting clients with resources, and where to look for applicable resources. 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 55 minutes.
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OC-62371-05This panel discussion will canvass pertinent topics relating to initial custody hearings. Topics of discussion include: timelines of initial custody applications, what initial custody hearings are, and recent case law in the area of initial custody hearings. 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 1 hour.
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OC-62371-04This on-demand program explores An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families to help facilitate an understanding of key aspects of the act. It further discusses the impact of this act on provincial legislation. The presentation concludes with a view from the bench from a Justice in the Edmonton Family and Youth Court. 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 1 hour, 5 minutes.
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OC-62371-03This on-demand program explores private guardianship applications and child welfare in Alberta, with topics including private guardianship, application process, Cultural Connection Plan, and notice and consent. 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 40 minutes.
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OC-62371-02This 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-62371-01This on-demand program will help lawyers understand the relevant legislation for child protection matters, with topics including an overview of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act, an overview of child protection practice generally, and an introduction to applicable law and key concepts. 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 45 minutes.
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OC-62363The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) are administrative programs that operate within the Ministry of Justice. This on-demand program explores the following aspects of these programs: The legislative framework for the MEP and RP; The MEP’s enforcement authority; When to serve the MEP and why; Drafting orders; The MEP’s section 7 and child status policies; The Child Support Recalculation Program Regulation and the administrative limits of the RP; The FSOS complaint review process and the ombudsman. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on December 6, 2023. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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OC-62364-04Family law practice can be hard. Lawyers must navigate the law, including legislative amendments and common law changes, clients with their own issues (not all of them legal ones), the challenges of carrying on a business/practice, and so on. This roundtable discussion explores challenges that family lawyers may face and provides strategies to address these challenges. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on December 1, 2023 as part of our Collateral Issues in Family Law program. Total running time is 1 hour, 28 minutes.
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OC-62364-03It is crucial for family law practitioners to keep up to date with court procedures. From the view of a Court of King’s Bench Justice, this on-demand program explores key court procedures that family law practitioners should know, including Pre-Court Services, Urgent Matters Chambers, and Family Docket Court. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on December 1, 2023 as part of our Collateral Issues in Family Law program. Total running time is 1 hour, 22 minutes.
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OC-62364-02More and more family law clients and lawyers are turning to arbitration as an alternative to the courts. This presentation examines what an arbitrator can and cannot do, enforcement of awards, how the various provisions of the Arbitration Act intersect, and how to develop strong arbitration advocacy. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on December 1, 2023 as part of our Collateral Issues in Family Law program. Total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes.
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OC-62364-01Family law practitioners often engage with individuals that are affected by traumatic experiences. From the perspective of social workers, this presentation explores what trauma is and how it might show up in legal clients or lawyers themselves. It also explores issues that may be beneficial for lawyers, including trauma-informed practice. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on December 1, 2023 as part of our Collateral Issues in Family Law program. Total running time is 1 hour, 32 minutes.
