Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2015


Course Date: June 4, 2015

Total: 5h 55min

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
 
Networking Lunch

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