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62487.01The rise of digital assets in recent years has created novel challenges in family law matters. This paper explores topics on tax considerations for transferring digital assets, solutions to prevent dissipation of digital assets, the equalization of assets through reapportionment of Canadian assets, the reality of crypto asset division in family law, and compelling disclosure of digital assets. This paper was presented at LESA’s Crypto and Conflict: A Family Lawyer’s Guide to Digital Assets webinar on March 12, 2025.
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OC-62502Explore topics including how the various valuation methods apply in family law disputes, why traditional valuation approaches may not fully capture value in a matrimonial setting, the impact of the chosen valuation date on business value, and how changes in business performance between separation and trial can affect outcomes. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 28, 2025. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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62462.02For clients, success in chambers applications may enhance their chances of success at trial or even eliminate the need to go to trial. For lawyers, success in chambers requires meticulous preparation and adaptability. This paper provides tips to help practitioners understand the art and skill of chambers advocacy. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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OC-62487The rise of digital assets in recent years has created novel challenges in family law matters. Explore some of these challenges, with topics including: income from trading in digital assets for support purposes in family law; how to compel disclosure of digital assets for the purposes of income determination and property division; and dissipation of family property through cryptocurrencies This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 12, 2025. Total running time is 45 minutes.
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62473.11This reference guide provides practical considerations for many common and less common court procedures, with a particular focus on Court of King’s Bench family law procedures. In addition, it includes interesting cases as well as practical suggestions to assist as a starting point in preparing arguments and identifying issues. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers program in Edmonton on January 28, 2025.
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OC-62473-6Explore key procedural aspects of the Court of King’s Bench (with a focus on family law matters) and useful Chambers applications. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62473-5Explore common themes and priorities for Chambers practice where family violence is alleged. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62473-4This on-demand program provides an overview of the Maintenance Enforcement Program and the Child Support Recalculation Program. It further examines how to read a MEP statement of account. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62473-3Explore strategies for recognizing mental health issues, the impact of timing on litigation, and tools for handling mental health matters with clients. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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OC-62473-2Explore general principles relating to the oppression remedy and explores cases where the remedy has been applied in a family law context. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62473-1Explore a child’s right to be heard in judicial proceedings, the role of the child’s counsel, qualifications to become a child’s counsel, the court application process, appointments and retainers, and expectations and limitations of a child’s counsel. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers on January 28, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
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62473.07Author: Shari L. Lewis Addressing allegations of family violence is one of the most challenging aspects of family law practice, regardless of who the lawyer’s client is, especially if the allegations are denied. This paper considers how family violence allegations can impact parenting matters. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Chambers and Practice Pointers program in Edmonton on January 28, 2025.
