Family Law Materials
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Indigenous Children and Youth 2023
Original Broadcast Date: June 22 & 23, 2023
Materials pricing: $110 plus GST $5.50 totalling $115.50
Program Overview: Indigenous advocates have been calling for changes to the Indigenous child and family care system for decades. We are now on the precipice of monumental systemic change. Indigenous communities are reclaiming jurisdiction to provide their own child and family services. Governments are working to advance reconciliation.
With these developments come challenges: How do we achieve what is in the best interest of Indigenous children? How do we resolve jurisdictional issues? Is it possible or desirable to remove the government’s involvement completely? What are the different tools we can use to challenge the system? How can we be open to real change?
This forum will bring together leading experts from Indigenous communities, legal practice, government organizations, and advocacy groups to discuss the latest developments and pressing issues in the area of Indigenous children and family well-being. Delegates will gain a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead, and ideas on what they can do to help change systems, and support and nurture healthy communities for decades to come.
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Family Law 2022: Intersections with Other Practice Areas
Original Broadcast Date: June 14, 2022
Material pricing: $75 plus GST $3.75 totalling $78.75
Program Overview: Family law is not insular – it involves many other areas of the law. Knowing how to spot and address issues is crucial for the family law practitioner. This program brings together expert faculty who will provide you with insights into the areas of law that impact your practice. You will gain a solid understanding of some of the most pressing concerns facing you today, and you will leave with enhanced knowledge of the area, helpful tools, and practical sound strategies that you can put to use immediately in your practice. This program is essential for those seeking to remain current and discover new approaches to family law.
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Family Law 2021: Family Is As Family Does - Evolving Family Forms
Original Broadcast Date: October 1, 2021
Material pricing: $185 plus GST $9.25 totalling $194.25
Program Overview: Social institutions constantly evolve to reflect our society’s values and belief systems. One of the most powerful social institutions is the family, the form of which has been influenced over the years by advances in gender equality rights, changing views on marriage and divorce, medical advances in contraception and fertility treatments, and the recognition and expansion of rights granted to LGBT2Q+ persons.
This program will bring together leading practitioners recognized for their unique expertise in the progressive areas of fertility and reproductive law, family creation, LGBT2Q+ rights and relationships, and the evolving form of families. Join us for an engaging day of discussions designed to inspire an inclusive and informed modern family law practice. Delegates will leave with an up-to-date understanding of the law in these areas, along with best practices and tools to implement in your practice. This program is essential for those seeking to remain current and discover new approaches to family law.
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Elder Law (2020)
Original Broadcast Date: November 3, 2020
Material pricing: $110 plus GST $5.50 totalling $115.50
Program Overview: Rapidly changing demographics in Canada are increasing demand for legal and professional services specific to aging clients and their family members. This evolving area of law presents new issues and challenges for lawyers, financial professionals, and support persons who care for or interact with the elderly. It is imperative that these advisors and network members stay ahead of the curve on the issues most commonly faced by the elderly.
PBLI’s one day program on advising the aging and their caregivers will provide you with the tools you need to navigate this developing area. Our multidisciplinary panel of experts will update you on the current state of the law as well as developing trends and upcoming legislative changes, and will equip you with constructive advice and best practices.
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Family Law in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
Original Broadcast Date: September 30, 2020
Material pricing: $65 plus GST $3.25 totalling $6.25
Program Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has pandemic has heavily impacted individuals and families, and family law practitioners have had to adapt quickly to continue serving the best interests of their clients during this unpredictable time. Substantive matters such as custody and support have become more complex, and even procedural matters are changing as courts have closed or moved to online services. Join us for this half-day intensive conference where our expert faculty will discuss the changes that have come to family law, and what they expect will persist in the future “new normal”.
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Grey Divorce and Planning for the Future (2020)
Original Broadcast Date: April 21, 2020
Material pricing: $200 plus GST $10.00 totallling $210.00
Overview: The number of people aged 55 and over who are getting divorced is exploding. Unique considerations must be taken into account when a divorcing couple is unable to rely on decades of future earnings to pay for a costly divorce. Lawyers and family advisors must prepare to meet these new challenges by providing timely and relevant advice. It is essential that practitioners have an understanding of how to advise their clients on family law matters as well as estate matters: support obligations form prior marriages may need to be reviewed, family businesses may be affected, and estate plants may need to be reconsidered in light of a late divorce.
Expert faculty will provide delegates with valuable insights into how traditional family law topics are being reconsidered for this growing group of divorcees. This program is essential for anyone with an interest in family law and asset management among people over 55 years old.
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Family Law 2019: Parenting and Custody (2019)
Original Broadcast Date: October 8, 2019
Material pricing: $275 plus GST $13.72 totalling $288.75
Program Overview: Parenting and custody considerations are some of the most delicate and complex issues faced by family law practitioners. The Family Law Act requires lawyers and others working with families to ensure that parents and the courts consider the best interest of children only. Disputes involving children can be damaging to the children and the family. Disputing parents can heighten intensity and create additional conflict and cost in already complex family disputes. Lawyers and others practising in this difficult area, along with their clients, benefit from maintaining an up=to-date understanding of the law, and of best practices, strategies and tools for resolving disputes and reducing conflict while protecting the best interests of the children.
This program brings together expert faculty who will provide you with insights into emerging trends and offer new techniques to solve parenting and custody issues. You will gain a solid understanding of some of the most pressing concerns facing you today, and you will leave with enhanced knowledge of the area, helpful tools, and practical sound strategies that you can put to use immediately in your practice. This program is essential for those seeking to remain current and discover new approaches to family law.
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Indigenous Child Welfare (2019)
Original Broadcast Date: June 11 & 12, 2019
Material pricing: $200 plus GST $10.00 totalling $210.00
Program Overview: Indigenous children are disproportionately represented in Canada’s child welfare system. Harmful policies and practices have impacted generations of Indigenous children and torn communities apart. Change is needed, but slow to come. All those who work in this difficult are must band together to prevent any more children from falling through the cracks, and to protect the best interests of Indigenous children.
This program assembles leading experts from Indigenous communities, legal practice, the judiciary and government to highlight pressing issues and upcoming changes in the field of Indigenous child welfare. Delegates will gain a solid understanding of this challenging area of practice and have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and exchange ideas.