Basic Family Law (30 hours)

When February 28, 29 & March 1, 2, 2012
Where Centre for Social Innovation
215 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON
Instructors Hilary Linton with guest speakers TBA.
Description A solid, understandable and engaging overview of Ontario family law, this course is for mental health professionals, paralegals, educators and others who wish to know the basics of family law. It is designed to provide family law training required by Ontario’s Attorney General for parenting coordinators and family arbitrators who are not lawyers. It includes a roster of excellent speakers. Topics include:

  • 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
Registration Visit our ‘Training and Consulting’ page, on the right hand side to register. If you are having troubles, contact training@riverdalemediation.com.This course is required for non-lawyers taking Basic Family Negotiation and Mediation.

Registration for this course closes February 21, 2012. A 15% admin fee (plus HST) will be charged on
cancellations; and no refunds are payable within seven business days of the course. Full payment is due before registration can be confirmed.
Course Flyer
Cost $1,125 plus HST ($1,271.25)
Testimonials “Hilary’s passion for the field is infectious and so evident in how she presents her material and in the fantastic guest speakers who we had the pleasure of hearing. It is understandable why Riverdale has a great reputation as the foremost in Mediation education.”“Really enjoyed hearing from different speakers – broke up the day and appreciated the professional stories; humour is great!”

“An extremely well balanced approach of the breadth and depth of family law that can be covered in a 30 hour course.”