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OC-62380-1Legal Professionals can be creatures of habit. This on-demand program begins by providing an overview of child and spousal support legislation before exploring several Child Support Guidelines short snappers that are intended to help break common habits that get in the way of good legal work. Topics include tips for calculating Guideline income, dealing with the section 7(3) childcare calculation trap, Schedule III adjustments, listing (or not listing) all section 7 expenses, issues arising from RESPs, split parenting calculations (s. 8), and shared parenting setoffs (s. 9). This on-demand program was originally presented on April 4, 2024 as part of a program titled Spousal & Child Support. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62354-4Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. If a resolution has been reached, it is important you understand how to draft agreements and the enforceability of those agreements. This on-demand program provides a drafting overview with an exploration of updated case law on the enforceability of agreements pursuant to the Anderson v Anderson decision. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice. Total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.
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OC-62354-3Once you have explored the retainer process with your client, it is important to assess your family law client’s case prior to deciding which dispute resolution process is appropriate. Explore assessment categories, such as client objectives, dynamic between the parties, inter-partner violence screening, and negotiation and process style. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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OC-62354-2Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. Once you have been retained, this on-demand program discusses tips for explaining the retainer process, explores strategies for getting instructions from your client, discusses how to determine the appropriate level of disclosure for the case, and examines how to build rapport with opposing counsel. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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OC-62354-1Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. Starting with the intake process, explore effective strategies lawyers can employ before, during and at the end of the initial consultation. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice. Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.
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62354.01This paper is a comprehensive review of the principles set out in the Anderson v Anderson decision, earlier consideration by Alberta courts of those same principles, and how Alberta courts will likely apply the Anderson decision. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Running an Effective Family Law Practice program in Edmonton on March 7, 2024.
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OC-62383Given the prevalence of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system, it is important for criminal law practitioners to understand the interaction between mental health and criminal law and how to effectively advocate for mental health rights. This on-demand program explores topics such as Criminal Code provisions and key case law governing fitness to stand trial, the impact of mental health in sentencing, and procedure and strategies when advocating for clients dealing with mental illness. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 9, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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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.
