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OC-62356Honour based violence (HBV) is not defined in Canadian jurisprudence, except to the extent that it is often conflated with domestic violence. Understanding how to navigate matters involving HBV is important for today’s family and criminal law practitioners. This presentation explores topics such as mainstream constructions of HBV (and how they produce both false positives and false negatives), and Western examples of HBV. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 25, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 8 minutes.
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OC-62357Determining the date of separation could make all the difference in certain family law matters. The Separation Date Assessment Guide is a tool to assist family lawyers when making such determinations. This presentation explores the Guide, discusses its application in family law matters, and considers various evidentiary tools. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 17, 2023. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62209-04This presentation examines common issues and struggles in assembling family property tables and what lawyers can do to ease associated difficulties. It offers practical suggestions to facilitate the equalization and distribution of family property. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in January, 2021.
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OC-62209-03This presentation provides some background on the intersection of family violence and family law, particularly parenting issues, and your obligations to your client. It also highlights recent amendments to the Divorce Act that touch on family violence. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in January, 2021.
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OC-62209-02This presentation discusses seven core fundamentals family counsel should keep in mind when analyzing their clients’ right to claim support or their respective liability for support. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in January, 2021.
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OC-62209-01This 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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OC-62193-03This presentation provides an update on parenting issues. Topics include: Practice Note 2 and clarification on what can and cannot occur in regular family chambers; how courts have addressed COVID-19 factors; mobility; shared parenting; supervised parenting; reversal of custody cases; and the stay of enforcement test for parenting decisions. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November, 2020.
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OC-62193-02This presentation discusses the importance of clear terms, social factors, finances, resources and other factors to consider when dealing with child centered parenting orders. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2020.
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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.
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OC-62020-08In this presentation, Dr. Larry Fong discusses the role of the psychologist as an expert witness, parenting assessor, or litigation support. Sharon Gray discusses the role of financial experts in family law trials. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2016.
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OC-62020-07In this presentation, the Honourable Justice K.M. Horner discusses tips and traps for the family law advocate from the perspective of the Bench. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2016.
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OC-62020-06In this presentation, Deborah Shennette discusses tips for trial preparation and conducting a trial, and demonstrates elements of trial advocacy. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2016.
