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OC-62384From the perspective of land surveyors, this presentation examines issues that frequently arise with surveys in residential real estate transactions and real property reports. Looking at real life examples, the presenters provide practical advice on what justifies updating an RPR, what to do if you encounter issues with RPRs, boundary disputes and discrepancies, encroachments, and municipal compliance (or non-compliance). This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 23, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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62371.05When a child is apprehended, the Director (Child & Family Services) must return the child within two days or make an application for initial custody, as well as a supervision order, a temporary guardianship order, or a permanent guardianship order. This paper explores initial custody applications, including timelines and structure of the initial custody hearing , evidence, the legal test to be met, tips for counsel for the Director, tips for counsel for the parent/guardian, and next steps after the hearing. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program on January 19, 2024.
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62371.01This paper addresses aspects of the Alberta Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA), including the responsibilities of the Ministry of Child and Family Services and the Director, the roles of Family and Surrogate Court Litigation (FASCL) and Court Coordinators, principles that guide the interpretation and administration of the CYFEA, agreements with the Director, supervision orders, apprehension orders, temporary guardianship orders (TGOs) and permanent guardianship orders (PGOs), private guardianship, administrative reviews, and pertinent forms. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program on January 19, 2024.
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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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092.043.00The Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual is a comprehensive resource for any wills and estates practitioner. This two-part manual contains essential information and practical tips on estate planning and administration, including Surrogate forms and procedures. Whether you are drafting a will or probating one, this manual is a go-to resource.
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62363.01The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) are administrative programs that operate within the Ministry of Justice. This paper explores 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; and the FSOS complaint review process and the ombudsman. This paper was presented at LESA’s MEP: A Primer for Legal Support Staff webinar on December 6, 2023.
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62364.02More and more family law clients and lawyers are turning to arbitration as an alternative to the courts. While many benefits exist, constraints and limits also exist. Part 1 of the paper explores various provisions of the Arbitration Act, including how they intersect and influence each other, and how the judiciary has interpreted them. Part 2 focuses on the intersection of the arbitration process and the limited jurisdiction of the court. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Collateral Issues in Family Law program in Calgary on December 1, 2023.
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OC-62360This on-demand program explores cross-cultural interactions and the ways that so-called “implicit” or unconscious biases that we all have can affect how we interact with each other. It further considers the ways that implicit biases may show up, the impact they can have, the sources from which they arise, and best practices for mitigating their effects. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on December 5, 2023. Total running time is 2 hours, 52 minutes.
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OC-62373-02Lawyers have a duty to keep clients informed of status, relay facts, and communicate details which may impact the resolution of a matter. For many lawyers, these communications typically occur via email. As a result, lawyers and support staff are generally overloaded with email and may feel overwhelmed when trying to get it under control. Communication breakdowns are a significant factor in many malpractice actions, and a lawyer’s inability to keep up with email often contributes to that. This presentation explores how to significantly improve Outlook’s default settings as well as track, flag, and file emails (and attachments) efficiently. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 29, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 11 minutes.
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OC-62373-01Learn the powerful ways that Microsoft Excel can improve your work product, make your practice more efficient, and save you time. Many legal professionals either underutilize Excel or don’t use it at all. This presentation explores topics applicable across a variety of practice areas, including how to produce flawless fiduciary accountings, amortization schedules, real estate closing statements, graphical representations of data, mail merges, and useful formulas (dates, numbers, text, and logic). This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 29, 2023. Total running time is 3 hours.
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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.
