Fundamentals of Family Arbitration

When
September 26 & 27, 2011
Where
Riverdale Mediation
393 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6
Instructors Hilary Linton with Barry Fisher and Robert McWhinney
Registration Online Form or contact Valérie Siébert or Marlo Drago at training@riverdalemediation.com
Please pay full fee by August 26th 2011 to guarantee your spot. Refunds less 10% admin fee issues up to one wee prior to course date. We reserve the right to limit or decline registrations. Pay Pal and Cheques accepted.
Cost $825 plus HST ($932.25)
Description A comprehensive and practical workshop designed to familiarize lawyers and other professionals with the fundamentals of family arbitration practice and law, including:

  • Overview of legislation & regulation
  • Pre-arbitration process & Agreements
  • Motions
  • Screening
  • Arbitrations with self-represented parties
  • Hearing options
  • Evidence basics: witnesses, documents, hearsay, experts and reports, use of reporter
  • Taking notes and keeping a record
  • Dealing with objections and irregularities
  • Ensuring and documenting procedural fairness
  • Meaning of bias and impartiality
  • Writing partial and final awards
  • Managing time and costs for the parties
  • Fees and retainers
  • Appeals and reviews
  • Enforcement of awards

Materials include: Mediation-arbitration/arbitration agreements; check lists; case law excerpts; samples of procedural directions, interim and final awards; and journal articles.

Testimonials “Provided the tools to get started”“Excellent workshop, would attend a sequel”

 “Excellent presentation and discussion, clear information”

“I loved Hilary’s approach, I feel confident in what I need to do.
She is very common sense and explains basic principles well”