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Bill C-78 will amend and modernize the Divorce Act. Definitions of custody and custody orders will be replaced with new parenting terminology that focuses on decision-making responsibility regarding a child’s education and significant extra-curricular activities.

As multi-cultural families increase, lawyers need to boost their knowledge of cultural competency and cultural sensitivity to effectively serve their clients.

On July 1, 2018, important changes to the Family Law Rules are coming into force. Join us for this critical webcast to ensure you are up to speed on these latest amendments.

In questions of custody and access, how does the Court consider and weigh the impact on a child of potentially discriminatory behaviour in assessing the child’s best interests?

For many people, the family cottage is a particularly special place. As family cottages are passed down through generations, a myriad of potential legal issues can arise.

In December 2016, the All Families Are Equal Act (the “Act”), intended to provide equal treatment for all children regardless of how they were conceived, received royal assent. Amending 41 statutes, including most notably the Children’s Law Reform Act and Vital Statistics Act, the Act recognizes the various types of families in our society and streamlines processes for parents utilizing assisted reproduction and surrogacy.

Get the inside scoop on this new service, including a demonstration of how it works. You'll walk away with the insights you need to advise your clients on when the service is appropriately used and how to navigate the process.

We bring together family lawyers, education lawyers and school administrators to explore the tricky issues arising in the context of a family breakdown and their bearing on school operations, student success and the best interests of the child.

Ensure you have the right insight and skills to manage inter-spousal transfers in your practice.

Section 7 expenses are frequently the cause of debate and argument, even among the most experienced of counsel. The determination can have significant implications for your clients and their children. Where is the line between ordinary and extraordinary? Find out directly from the decision-makers at this essential program.