An overview of family law issues and processes to resolve them. Ideal for individuals dealing with personal family law issues as well as their support network.Reliable and affordable information can help make sense of it all for your clients, their parents (who may be paying the bills), support staff, family support workers, therapists and other professionals.
When: 16 November from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Richmond Hill Public Library (1 Atkinson Street)
Registration is $75 in advance.
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This workshop is designed to give self-represented litigants much needed guidance on going to family court without a lawyer. The Top 10 Tips cover how to fill out court forms, negotiate with lawyers, follow court rules and much more. Ideal for clients working with a lawyer on an “unbundled” basis, or those clients who call you but who you cannot assist!
· 02 November from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM @ Swansea Town Hall – click here to download the flyer!
· 30 November from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM @ Bayview Hill Community Centre – click here to download the flyer!
Registration is $75 in advance, $85 at the door.
For more information, visit www.TheFamilyLawWorkshop.ca.
In this engaging session, videotaped interviews of adult children of divorce will be presented
along with commentary from the Honourable Justice Richard Bennett (Superior Court of Justice
– Newmarket), Andrea Himel (LL.B, M.S.W., AccFM) and Dr. Dan Ashbourne (Executive
Director, LFCC). The session will include discussions around the impact of conflict, and the
long-lasting effects of divorce on children. Dispute resolution options will also be presented
and discussed. Participants will leave with practical tips and strategies that are designed to
assist families during challenging times. The program will conclude with open dialogue,
bridging the gap between lawyers and mediators, to allow for a collaborative process for
families.
Registration includes a light dinner.
When: 15 November 2017, dinner from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM and program from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 (Regional Municipality of York)
Fee: $25 for AFCC-O members, $30 for non-members
To register: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-mediative-approach-to-adult-children-of-divorce-tickets-37759574905
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Skills on how best to conduct a family law and child protection trial are necessary. This program will offer key insights, demonstrations, invaluable materials and checklists which will improve your skills and confidence in conducting a trial. The program will also introduce you to the procedures involved in Appeals. This program will provide guidance on:
- Opening statements
- Direct examinations
- How to properly introduce documents
- How to qualify notes
- Effective cross-examination
- How to make objections
- Closing Statements
- Steps to take in appealing a case
OPPOSING COUNSEL WILL BE AT THIS PROGRAM….CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO BE!
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Bill 89 (Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017) was passed and received Royal Assent on June 1, 2017. The first phase of the new legislation comes into force in the fall, 2017, raising the age of a child in need of protection to include 16 and 17 year old youth. Do not miss out on this essential overview and discussion of the new amendments to Ontario’s child protection legislation!
This event has been accredited for 15 minutes of Professional Hours towards total CPD requirements.
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