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OC-62574Personal License $95.00The Hague Convention can present complex challenges for legal professionals. This presentation provides an overview of key Hague processes, including the applicability of the convention, the articles of the convention, and habitual residence. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 14, 2026. Total running time is 54 minutesChoose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62549Explore topics including: red flags and common tactics for hiding assets; how hidden assets may show up in modern digital platforms; common methods forensic accounts use; tips for lawyers working with forensic accountants to make the most of the engagement; and considerations when deciding whether to pursue a forensic investigation. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on December 4, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 8 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62565-5Personal License $95.00Explore the Alberta Court of King’s Bench operations, and Justice Digital services. Topics include the family focused protocol, communications with Court Operations, KB digital filing service for family and divorce, and recent updates. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Elevating Family Law Practice: Skills for Legal Support Staff on November 21, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62565-4Personal License $95.00Explore Land Titles and Surveys registrations, and tools for successful submissions. Topics include an overview of deficiencies, and submission tips and requirements. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Elevating Family Law Practice: Skills for Legal Support Staff on November 21, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62565-3Explore strategies for effectively navigating the Alberta Court of Justice processes. Topics include the Family Justice Strategy and filing family law matters, filing documents, and desk consent order process. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Elevating Family Law Practice: Skills for Legal Support Staff on November 21, 2025. Total running time is 37 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62565-2With rapid advances in AI and new research technologies, the nature of legal support work is evolving in how assistants and paralegals can elevate the support they provide and grow their professional value. This on-demand program expands upon research fundamentals, with a practice-specific focus on case law. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Elevating Family Law Practice: Skills for Legal Support Staff on November 21, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 7 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62565.02With rapid advances in AI and new research technologies, the nature of legal support work is evolving in how assistants and paralegals can elevate the support they provide and grow their professional value. This paper expands upon research fundamentals, with a practice-specific focus on case law. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Elevating Family Law Practice: Skills for Legal Support Staff program on November 21, 2025.
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62565.01This paper explores how Microsoft Copilot integrates across Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams to streamline paralegal workflows, from drafting and editing to summarizing and scheduling. Understand the practical benefits and risks of AI in a legal environment, including where it can save time, where caution is needed, and how to use it responsibly. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Elevating Family Law Practice: Skills for Legal Support Staff program on November 21, 2025.
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OC-62565-1Explore how Microsoft Copilot integrates across Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams to streamline paralegal workflows, from drafting and editing to summarizing and scheduling. Through demonstrations, understand the practical benefits and risks of AI in a legal environment, including where it can save time, where caution is needed, and how to use it responsibly. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Elevating Family Law Practice: Skills for Legal Support Staff on November 21, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 9 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62530.12There are four categories of informal logical fallacies, with each category containing a subgroup of logical fallacies that rely on a similar logical structure to convey unsound conclusions. These materials explore the fallacies of presumption, relevance, weak induction, and ambiguity. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Conference (Kananaskis) program in Kananaskis on October 24–25, 2025.
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62530.11The ultimate decision made, whether by a court or an arbitrator, is only as good as the evidence put before them. This paper explores the do’s and don’ts of what to obtain and how to prepare your evidence effectively. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Conference (Kananaskis) program in Kananaskis on October 24–25, 2025.
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62530.07While many lawyers’ draft pleadings as a mere formality to commence an action, improperly drafted pleadings may cause confusion that may result in unnecessary litigation. This paper explores some foundational rules and the various types of pleadings that may be relevant to family law, as well as addressing some considerations when drafting pleadings in your family law practice. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Conference (Kananaskis) program in Kananaskis on October 24–25, 2025.
