As the Family Law World Turns: Critical Advice for Family Lawyers

  • February 05, 2016

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There is always more to learn in the ever evolving world of family law, and we've got you covered. Get up-to-date information on the new Family Law Rules and the important cases making law. Gain valuable insights and practical advice from judges, experts and your esteemed colleagues on the key issues that impact your day to day practice. With two panels, seven judges and our annual "Year in Review", the jam-packed 2016 OBA Institute Family Law Program is not to be missed if you want to be in the know and stay ahead of the curve.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Annie Noa Kenet, Goldhart & Associates
Michael Zalev, Epstein Cole LLP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The New Approach to Family Law Summary Judgment Motions After May 2, 2015
Harold Niman, Niman Gelgoot and Associates LLP
David Frankel, Niman Gelgoot and Associates LLP

Effectively Navigating the Law Society of Upper Canada's Complaints Process
Hershel Gross, The Law Society of Upper Canada
Taryn McCormick, The Law Society of Upper Canada

Tips for Maximizing Success in Mediation: Before, During and After
Sarah Troper, Goldhart & Associates
The Honourable Mary Jo Nolan, Nolan Mediation & Arbitration Services (Windsor)
Cheryl Goldhart, Goldhart & Associates
Alfred Mamo, McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP (London)

Preparing for the Mediation of Family Law Disputes
Alfred Mamo, McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP (London)

Preparing for Family Mediations When Custody/Access Is An Issue "Primum Non Nocere"
(First, Do No Harm)

The Honourable Mary Jo Nolan, Nolan Mediation & Arbitration Services (Windsor)
Cynthia Nantais LL.M.

Making Sense of Third Party Evidence Issues
Ian Vallance, Victor Ages Vallance LLP (Ottawa)

Procedural Rights of Incapable Parties in Family Law Proceedings
The Representation of Mentally Incapable Parties and the Role of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Submitted by: Anthea Cheung, Counsel for the Public Guardian and Trustee

Dealing with Incapable Litigants and The Role of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Anthea Cheung, Counsel for the Public Guardian and Trustee

A Capacity Law Primer for the Family Law Lawyer
Lonny J. Rosen, Rosen Sunshine LLP
Erin Dobbelsteyn, Rosen Sunshine LLP

Critical Issues: The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Family Law
Sean Zeitz, Lipman, Zener Waxman LLP

The Story Told By Financial Statements and Other Financial Disclosure
Ohran Gobrin, Fuller Landau LLP

Commonly Overlooked Pension Issues
Deborah McPhail, Senior Counsel, Financial Services Commission of Ontario

Commonly Overlooked Pension Issues
Ari Kaplan, Koskie Minsky LLP

Anticipating Death When Addressing Spousal Support on Separation
Robert Halpern, Torkin Manes LLP

Creative Settlements
Philip Epstein, Q.C., Epstein Cole LLP

OBA Year In Review: Significant Court Of Appeal Decisions
The Honourable Gloria Epstein, Court of Appeal for Ontario

Pathological Alienation: Warning Signs of Behaviours Exhibited by Child, Alienating Parent and Rejected Parent
Alienation and What a Targeted Parent Can Do Outside of Court
Alienation: Tips When Seeking Court Intervention
Schedule "A" To Order Or Agreement

Submitted by: The Honourable Victoria Starr, Ontario Court of Justice