12th Annual Family Law Summit (Day Two)
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Date
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
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Mary-Jo Maur, Assistant Professor, Faculty of LawQueen's University -
Daniel Melamed, C.S.Torkin Manes LLP
It can seem like a family law lawyer's work is never done. So many cases can present a myriad of issues that impact your clients. How can you stay on top of it all? Our presenters in this engaging, two-day program are lawyers, judges, and experts who offer insights on how to approach these issues competently and efficiently. As well as covering the year's hot topics, they provide comprehensive analysis on child and spousal support, custody and access, division of property, evidence, procedural issues, practice management and more, plus practical tips garnered from years of experience.
- Hear about evidentiary issues in family law
- Understand what to consider when dealing with interim property
- Get a judicial perspective on spousal support issues
- Obtain the latest updates on costs
- Be aware of the mental health challenges in practising family law
- Hear about unbundling, legal coaching and how to integrate limited scope retainers into your practice
- Learn about the latest trends in relocation cases and the arguments for national guidelines
- Obtain strategies on managing custody and access issues
- Recognize how to appropriately deal with financial disclosure
- Get tips on avoiding LawPRO® claims
For in-person registrants: A light lunch will be provided on both days. Please join us for a reception at the end of Day One.
Presenters
- Mary-Jo Maur, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen's University
- Daniel Melamed, C.S., Torkin Manes LLP
- Professor Rollie Thompson, Q.C., Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
- Raymond Goddard, Walker Head, Barristers and Solicitors
- Professor Nicholas Bala, LSM, Faculty of Law, Queen's University
- Shawn Richard, Lenkinski Family Law & Mediation Professional Corporation
- Kenneth Cole, Epstein Cole LLP
- The Honourable David Jarvis, Superior Court of Justice
- The Honourable Gerri Wong, Ontario Court of Justice
- Caterina Tempesta, Office of the Children's Lawyer
- Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor, King's University College at Western University
- Tami Moscoe, Senior Family Counsel, Office of the Chief Justice, Superior Court of Justice
- The Honourable Stanley Sherr, Ontario Court of Justice
- The Honourable Alison Harvison Young, Superior Court of Justice
- Lisa Eisen, Family Law: A La Carte
