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Family Law Now

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Family Law Now delivers useful commentary and insights into timeless and trending family law issues.
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The Matrimonial Home: Rights and Responsibilities

Recorded: March 19th, 2024 Hosted weekly by Associate Lawyer Stephanie Brooks and Articling Students Joseph B. Cugini and Shanza Sohail. The matrimonial home holds a unique place in family law, particularly in Ontario, where specific rules and regulations govern its treatment during and after divorce. Understanding the rights and responsibilities associated with the matrimonial home is crucial for those considering, researching, or going through a divorce. In this comprehensive guide, we will pr...

Jul 30, 20241 hr 4 min

Division of Property and Assets in Ontario Divorce

Recorded: March 12, 2024 Hosted weekly by Associate Lawyer Stephanie Brooks and Articling Students Joseph B. Cugini and Shanza Sohail. For more information on the division of property, the following links were referred to during yesterday's after-hours: 1. Child Support Guidelines 2. Income Considerations 3. Special and Extraordinary Expenses 4. Duration of Support 5. Enforcement of Support 6. Modifying Support Payments 7. Support for Adult Children 8. Tax Implications 9. Dispute Resolution 10. ...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 6 min

Spousal Support Eligibility And Obligations Demystified

Recorded: March 5, 2024 Hosted weekly by Associate Lawyer Stephanie Brooks and Articling Students Joseph B. Cugini and Shanza Sohail. Spousal support, often a crucial component of divorce or separation proceedings, can be complex and emotionally charged. Whether you are considering, researching, or going through a separation or divorce, it’s vital to understand the ins and outs of spousal support. In this comprehensive guide, we will unravel the complexities of spousal support, providing you wit...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 1 min

Understanding The Divorce Process In Ontario

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Jul 03, 20241 hr 4 min

Navigating Child Custody and Visitation Rights

Recorded: Feb 20, 2024 Hosted weekly by Associate Lawyer Stephanie Brooks and Articling Students Joseph B. Cugini and Shanza Sohail. __________ LINKS: https://linkin.bio/familyllb #divorce #lawyer __________ REGISTER FOR UPCOMING LIVE VIRTUAL EVENTS russellalexander.com/webinars RUSSELL ALEXANDER COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAWYERS russellalexander.com FAMILYLLB - ONTARIO DIVORCE EDUCATION CENTRE familyllb.com FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussellAlexanderFamilyLawyers/ Twitter: https://...

Jun 19, 20241 hr 3 min

Legal Separation Vs Divorce What's The Difference

Facing the prospect of a separation or divorce is never easy, and it’s essential to understand the distinctions between these legal processes. In Ontario, legal separation and divorce are two separate legal pathways that individuals may choose based on their unique circumstances. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the differences between legal separation and divorce, providing you with valuable insights to help you make informed decisions during this challenging time. 1. Definition of ...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 6 min

The Intersection of Collaborative Family Law and Real Estate

The intersection between family law and real estate in Ontario. Speakers include Family Lawyers Russell Alexander, Natalie Derbyshire, and Marc D'Heureux, Family Professional, Jonathan Paynter, and Financial Specialists, Carrie Heinzl and Jason Kwiatkowski.

May 15, 20241 hr 3 min

Ethics and Family Law in Ontario

Russell Alexander, Golan Yaron, Susanna Crichlow, and Brian Galbraith provide essential insights to safeguard your reputation and career. Learn to identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, handle complaints with grace, and respond effectively to legal challenges. Listen now to equip yourself with the tools to thrive ethically in today's legal landscape! ** This program has accredited by the LSO for 1-hour of professionalism content. Agenda: 1. Conflicts of interest 2. Signing off on unfair ag...

May 01, 20241 hr 24 min

Supporting Client And Lawyer Mental Wellness Through Divorce And Separation

Navigating divorce or separation poses challenges for both clients and lawyers, alike. A critical aspect to consider is the impact this journey has on the mental health of these individuals. In this 1-hour presentation, family lawyer, Russell Alexander, joined by mental health professionals, Jonathan Paynter and Amrit Malhotra, discuss the complex dynamics of emotional strain in divorce and separation proceedings and shed light on essential aspects of mental wellness for both clients and legal p...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 15 min

Divorced and Separated Families: Holiday Co-Parenting Tips, Tricks, & Common Disputes

Ontario collaborative family lawyers, Russell Alexander, Rick Peticca, and Daniela Di Rezze, along with mental health professional, Jonathan Paynter, will share their insights on the nuances of navigating family law matters during the holiday season. They cover the following topics: 1. Seasonality and Family Law 2. The Current Separation Agreement or Court Order 3. Last Minute Motions to Change/Enforcement 4. Winter Holiday Decision-Making and Parenting Time Since 2020 5. Religion and Participat...

Dec 18, 20231 hr

Collaborative Divorce 301

Continuing the conversation from the conversation on Collaborative Practice 101 and Collaborative Practice 201, Ontario family lawyers, and financial and family professionals recap advanced methods and principles of collaborative practice followed by an extended Q&A session. Panelists: Russell Alexander, Brian Galbraith, Carrie Heinzl, Jonathan Paynter & David W. Cahill Agenda: 1. What the heck is Collaborative Practice? 2. Collaborative Practice Training 3. The CP Participation Agreemen...

Dec 08, 202359 min

Ontario Family Lawyers' Experiences With the Adoption Of Technology

The Family Law Ad Hoc Steering Committee was joined by Professors Nicholas Bala (Queen’s Law), Rachel Birnbaum (Social Work at Kings University College – Western) who conducted a survey with their colleague Claire Houston (Law at Western University) to help understand the experiences of family lawyers as a result of the pandemic and the adoption of virtual technology in family court.

Aug 18, 202359 min

Artificial Intelligence & Family Law

Russell Alexander is joined by Jerry Zhou, CEO of DocEquity, Conrad Saam, Founder of Mockingbird Law Firm Marketing Agency, and, Gyi Tsakalakis, Founder of Attorney Sync, to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. They also share their thoughts on the implications that developments in AI have and could have on the family law industry.

Jul 14, 20231 hr 1 min

Presumptive Hearings Town Hall

Presenters: Russell Alexander, Nafisa Nazarali, Brian Galbraith, Lisa Gelman, Professor Nicholas Bala In this 1.5 hour virtual event, the panel of Ontario family lawyers hosted a live town hall for legal professionals and members of the public regarding presumptive hearings in Ontario Family Courts covering the following topics: 1. Access to Justice 2. Different Approaches in Different Judicial Regions 3. Family Bar Experience Regarding In-Person Hearings Since April 4. What Our Clients Are Sayi...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 28 min

How To Make The Most Of An Appointment With a Lawyer

Ontario collaborative family lawyers provide practical tips for clients to optimize their time with their lawyer, in order to navigate their legal matters as effectively and efficiently as possible. Top Ten Tips to Make the Most of an Appointment with a Lawyer Be prepared. List your questions in advance. Don’t send multiple emails. Either one email with all salient information or book a call if the topic is too complex. Get your financial disclosure ready Order your documents Complete the Intake...

May 19, 202359 min

LSO Bencher Election Candidates Virtual Town Hall

Russell Alexander moderates a panel discussion with fellow 2023 Law Society of Ontario Bencher Election candidates, Angela Ogang, Atrisha Lewis and Steven Benmor. The candidates are also joined on the panel by former bencher, Gavin MacKenzie and the President of the Law Students’ Society of Ontario, Monica Santos. The panelists provide insights into the role of a bencher and also discuss their perspectives and platforms for the April election.

Apr 21, 20231 hr 5 min

Spousal Support 101

Bill Rogers, Margie Primero-Pimentel & Susanna Crichlow discuss the following topics related to Spousal Support: Entitlement Spouse Need and Ability to pay SSAG Net Disposable Income (“NDI”) Incomes and Financial Statements The “Rule of 65”

Feb 10, 202355 min

Bankruptcy & Breakdown of the Marriage 201

The panel of Ontario-based family lawyers and bankruptcy and insolvency experts will be sharing their insights on advanced topics on bankruptcy as it applies to separation and divorce, as an extension of Episode 65: Bankruptcy & Breakdown of the Marriage 101.

Jan 30, 202359 min

Domestic Violence & Narissism

Domestic violence often intersects with family law, and it can present in many different forms. Ontario family lawyers, Russell Alexander, Michelle Mulchan, social service worker, Nicole Harrison, and social worker, Kelly Lourenco, share their insights on navigating family law matters when there is abuse involved. The panelists discuss the following topics: What is Domestic Violence? What is Narcissism? Risks of Divorce on Zoom Screening Clients Timing and Communication Power imbalances Parentin...

Nov 25, 202257 min

Collaborative Divorce 201: Advanced Topics

In this 1-hour presentation Russell, Carrie, and Jarret share their insights on advanced topics in collaborative divorce, covering the following: 1. Recap 2. Full teams 3. Are you working remotely? What are the advantages and disadvantages of working remotely? 4. What do you foresee will be the standard for practicing in the future? Remote? Hybrid? In-office? 5. How do you manage all the documents you need for a collaborative case? 6. How are the changes to the Divorce Act impacting CP? 7. Exper...

Nov 11, 202259 min

Collaborative Divorce 101

In this 1-hour presentation panelists, Russell Alexander, Carrie Heinzl & Brian Galbraith, discuss the following topics: What the heck is Collaborative Practice? Collaborative Practice Training The CP Participation Agreement The “Roadmap” to success Neutrals The Power of a full team Your first meeting Impasse Reaching a settlement Debriefing

Oct 31, 202256 min
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