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OC-62410-1Explore two important aspects of adult guardianship and trusteeship matters: urgent applications and accounting. In terms of urgent applications, it explores who can make such an application, how to do so, and provides considerations and practice tips. When it comes to accounting in AGTA matters, this presentation provides a broad overview of the who, what, when, where, and whys. It also discusses how to make an application for accounting. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships on May 28, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 28 minutes.
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OC-62396-6Explore topics that frequently arise with domestic contracts, including: identifying parties’ motivations, disclosure considerations, negotiation factors, agreement drafting, formal requirements, independent legal advice, and costs and legal fees. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62396-5Explore Common Valuation Issues and Tax Tools for Settlement, with topics including: an overview of business valuations; common areas of disagreement with respect to valuations; and tax issues and solutions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62396-4Family property disputes are not immune from corporate litigation issues such as misappropriation of funds, denial of access to information, removal of directors, squeezing out minority shareholders, diverting business to a new company, and general corporate misbehaviour. Explore corporate litigation concepts and topics that may be of interest to family law practitioners in advising their clients in family property matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62396-3The breakdown of a relationship is often accompanied by financial problems of one or both spouses. Explore some of the general principles that family practitioners should be aware of with respect to the intersection between family law and bankruptcy law. Topics include how a bankruptcy or insolvency can affect family property proceedings and settlement as well as the impact of bankruptcy proceedings on support claims. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62396-2While arbitration and mediation-arbitration have been part of Calgary’s practice for many years, for other jurisdictions, including Edmonton, it is less common and has only been gaining traction recently. Explore how to be more effective in addressing process, options, and materials to make your family law arbitrations smoother. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62396-1Farm clients expect lawyers to do a professional job in their divorce, comprehend the issues they face, and suggest appropriate courses of action. Identify common issues in farm divorces and provides considerations and solutions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Advanced Family Property on May 16, 2024. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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092.040.00Prepared by leading family law practitioners, the Alberta Family Law Practice Manual guides you through a family law file from start to finish, whether the file proceeds through collaborative law, mediation, arbitration, or court. Highlights include comprehensive information on divorce, matrimonial property, child and spousal support, and trials.
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OC-62403Helping your business clients navigate the Tax on Split Income (TOSI) rules can be complicated. Using examples, this on-demand program discusses the 2017 amendments to TOSI rules and implications for clients and their legal advisers. It will also address ways that entrepreneurs can distribute profits and remain compliant with the Income Tax Act. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 15, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
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OC-62385From the perspective of a family law practitioner, a family law paralegal, and Judicial Clerks from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, explore the fundamentals of desk divorces for legal support staff. Topics include a practical guide for effectively completing and filing the required divorce forms, common reasons for divorce rejections, e-mail filing requirements, and Family & Divorce – Filing Digital Services requirements. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 7, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 37 minutes.
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OC-62409-5Explore costs in estate litigation, with topics including McAllister v City of Calgary, aftermath of McAllister, costs in estate litigation, costs against lawyers, costs strategies, recent history with party-party costs, and costs generally. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation on April 25, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
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OC-62409-4In this panel discussion, the use of alternative dispute resolution processes in estate matters will be discussed. Topics include the mechanics of mediation, arbitration, and med-arb as estate dispute resolution tools. This presentation concludes with a general question and answer period. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation on April 25, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
