Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2015
Course Date: June 4, 2015
Total: 5h 55min
Course Date: June 4, 2015
Welcome and Introduction
Chambers Practice
- how to prepare successful materials
- what masters sitting in chambers look for in forms and materials
Master Douglas Baker — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver
Provincial Court Practice
- filings, applications, and orders
- how upcoming changes will affect court proceedings
The Honourable Judge J.G. Cohen — Provincial Court of BC, Surrey
Networking Break
Provincial or Supreme Court—How to Choose?
David C. Halkett — McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Surrey
File and Document Management
- gathering information
- from your client
- from the other party
- how to run a file
- checklists and systems
- understanding your role on a family law file
- what to do with various documents
David C. Halkett — McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Surrey
Catherine A. Steele — Cassels Murray, Victoria
eDiscovery
Ann Halkett — Litigation Support Manager, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, Vancouver
Spousal and Child Support Overview
- calculations using "Divorcemate" software
- section 7 expenses
Renee Aldana — South Coast Law Group, Surrey
Networking Break
Mediation Resources
Elaine Kurek — EMK Law Corporation, New Westminster
Drafting Pleadings
- starting and defending a family law proceeding in Supreme Court
- beyond the basics
David C. Halkett — McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Surrey
Closing Questions and Comments
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eDiscovery
[48min]
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Mediation Resources
[38min]
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Drafting Pleadings
[26min]