The New Family File: Complex Issues for Paralegals 2014


Course Date: June 24, 2014

Total: 29min

Welcome and Introduction

Jeffrey A. Rose, QC — Mortimer & Rose, Vancouver

Introduction of the Fact Pattern and Structure for the Day

Stephanie Goldminc — Maxwell Hopman Mennie, Vancouver

BC Case Law Update Since FLA

  • parenting time
  • guardianship
  • contact
  • division of family property
  • protection

Kimberley Santerre — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver

Changes to Rules and New Practice Directions 

Stephanie Goldminc — Maxwell Hopman Mennie, Vancouver

Research Resources

Meghan Maddigan — Client Services, Legal Community, Courthouse Libraries BC, Vancouver

Networking Break 

Jurisdictional Considerations, Hague Convention Considerations, and Mareva Injunctions

Kelly H. Russ  — KHR Family Law Corporation, West Vancouver

Drafting Pleadings

Michele McMillan — Quay Law Centre, New Westminster

Use of Social Media and Electronic Documents in Chambers Materials

Master Grant C. Taylor — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver

Networking Lunch

Protection Orders

Jonathan M. Lazar — Watson Goepel LLP, Vancouver

Parenting Coordinator Considerations

Stephanie L. Fabbro — Hamilton Fabbro, Vancouver

Conflict Resolution and High Conflict Clients

Bob Finlay — Finlay Counselling/Mediation, New Westminster

Networking Break

Mobility Application

Stacey S. Silber — Aaron Gordon Daykin Nordlinger LLP, Vancouver

Resolution Options

Michele McMillan — Quay Law Centre, New Westminster

Drafting the Final Order Including Paramountcy Issues

Stephanie Goldminc — Maxwell Hopman Mennie, Vancouver