National Family Law Program

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Register today for the Federation of Law Societies National Family Law Program, scheduled to take place in Halifax from July 22 to 25, 2024. This biennial conference provides a unique opportunity to fulfill your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in just one week. The NFLP features top-notch content, focused on topics such as property, child support, spousal support, child protection and pensions, with insights provided by a distinguished faculty comprising some of Canada’s leading judges, family law practitioners, and experts in the field. Immerse yourself in discussions and workshops that reflect the latest developments in the family law landscape.

For more information, the detailed program schedule, and to secure your spot, please visit NFLP Registration.


Les inscriptions sont désormais ouvertes pour le Colloque national sur le droit de la famille, prévu à Halifax du 22 au 25 juillet 2024. Cette conférence offre une occasion unique de satisfaire aux exigences de développement professionnel continu en une semaine seulement. Le CNDF propose un contenu de premier ordre, axé sur des sujets tels que les biens, les pensions alimentaires pour enfants, les pensions alimentaires pour époux, la protection de l’enfance et les pensions, avec des points de vue apportés par un corps professoral distingué composé de certains des plus grands juges, praticiens du droit de la famille et experts en la matière au Canada. Plongez dans les discussions et les ateliers qui reflètent les derniers développements dans le domaine du droit de la famille.

Pour plus d’informations, le programme détaillé et pour réserver votre place, veuillez consulter la page d’inscription du CNDF.

2024 Joint Family Law Program

6 CPD hours, 1 EPPM hourJoint Family Law Logos

Jointly presented by The Law Society of Manitoba,
The Court of King’s Bench Family Division Judges and
The Manitoba Bar Association, Family Law Section

Professor Nicholas Bala will be back by popular demand, along with experienced practitioner Archana Medhekar, to give an in-depth presentation on new research and analysis of the special considerations for parenting plans in cases of family violence cases.

Justice Allan Dueck, Justice Kaye Dunlop, Justice Regan Thatcher and Justice Connie Petersen of the Court of King’s Bench Family Division, will discuss emergent motions and best practices. Justice Zinchuk and Kelli Potter will present on the enforceability of “kitchen table agreements” in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Anderson v Anderson.

Family Law: Variation (Making Changes to a Court Order)

In the ever-evolving landscape of family law, understanding how to effectively navigate court order variations is essential. Join Tanya Keller of Amica Law Corporation in this webinar to delve into the intricacies of modifying court orders. Whether you’re seeking to adapt child custody arrangements, child support, or spousal support, this event will provide you with the information necessary to understand the variation process.

Topics include:

When you can request a variation

How to vary by consent vs court order if parties cannot agree

Mediation/Family Resolution Service

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Family Law: Child Support, Spousal Support & Enforcement

Join CLEA for an informative Family Law webinar on navigating the intricacies of Child Support, Spousal Support, and the Maintenance Enforcement Program in Manitoba. Lawyer Andrea Dodgson of DFS Kaneski UnRuh LLP will guide you through the essential aspects of these critical family law topics, providing clarity and practical insights for both payors and recipients. Gain a comprehensive understanding of your rights, responsibilities, and the enforcement mechanisms available.

Topics include:

How does child support work?

What are special and extraordinary expenses?

How does spousal support work? * Am I eligible to receive spousal support?

Can I get spousal support if I wasn’t married?

Access to Justice in Family Law and Navigating a File with a Self-Represented Litigant

The panel will cover an array of issues with respect to the triage process and in the context of files where one party is self-represented and how that effects best practices in completing the triage prerequisites.

Click here to register for this event.

This program offers 1 hour of continuing professional development, all of which may be reported as EPPM (Ethics, Professionalism, Practice Management) hours.

The library will be closed on Good Friday, March 29.
The courthouse will be closed on Monday, April 1 but the library will be open for remote requests.