30-Hour Family Law Course

 

When March 2 to 5, 2011
Where TORONTO – T.B.A
Instructors Hilary Linton with Nicole Tellier, Susan Jack, Ken Nathens Adam Black and Elizabeth Hyde.
Registration Online Form or contact Valérie Siébert or Marlo Drago at training@riverdalemediation.com

Please pay full fee by January 31st, 2011 to guarantee your spot. Refund less 10% admin fee issued up to one week prior to course date. We reserve the right to limit or decline registrations. Pay Pal and Cheque accepted.

Cost $1,125 plus HST ($1,271.25)
Description This course is designed to provide a comprehensive, basic-level overview of family law for mediators, parenting coordinators and assessors.Using lectures, class exercises and discussion, videos, overnight assignments and guest speakers, you will learn:

  • The difference between federal and provincial jurisdiction and why this is important in family law
  • How the law has changed for anyone providing family arbitrators and how this impacts your work
  • Legislation and case law dealing with:
    • parenting rights and obligations after separation
    • property division
    • child and spousal support
    • wills, estates and death of a party
    • marriage and separation agreements
    • basic income tax issues affecting separating spouses
    • bankruptcy of a separated spouse