Working With Your Family Lawyer

by | Nov 10, 2022

Genesis House hosts CLEA with William Hedges of A Woman’s Place at NorWest Community Co-op for this “Debunking the Myths” session.

During this hour, you will learn about what to expect and how to work effectively with your lawyer. Tune in for discussion about common misconceptions and to hear what lawyers would like you to know ahead of time.

Click here to register for this event.

Working With Your Family Law Lawyer Webinar

by | Oct 5, 2022

Join CLEA with Gelareh Menghebati of Fehr Menghebati Law for this “Debunking the Myths” session.

During this hour, you will learn about what to expect and how to work effectively with your lawyer. Tune in for discussion about common misconceptions and to hear what lawyers would like you to know ahead of time.

Family Law: What Are My Options?

by | Aug 31, 2022

This presentation is for individuals who may be representing themselves in family proceedings, for service providers, or for those who simply wish to learn more about family law in Manitoba. It will discuss topics including what to do when you separate, how to file for divorce, what to expect when you meet with a lawyer, and the basics of court procedure.

Presented by CLEA (Community Legal Education Association).

This is an online event. A Zoom link to attend will be sent when you register. Programs and events at Winnipeg Public Library are always free.

Registration is required. Click here to begin registration.

Summer Replay: BASICS of Death and Family Law

by | Jun 22, 2022

July 21, 2022    |    1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.   |    In-person

3 CPD Hours / 0.5 EPPM Hours

 

This replay session may be helpful for anyone whose practice includes:

  • Drafting pre-nuptials, co-habitation agreements, spousal agreements or
  • Separation agreements;
  • Estate planning, including will drafting; or
  • Administering estates or acting for spouses or common law partners to assert or review claims against an estate.

The applicable law is reviewed, tips are shared on how to plan for and understand the practical implications of the legislation and pointers are provided to identify common problems.

Designed as a basic overview for lawyers who have been practising for 3 years or less as well as those who have been practising for longer or are in a general practice and wish to have a refresher.

Presenters:
Eleanor Wiebe, Q.C., Fillmore Riley
Patricia C. Lane, Q.C., Taylor McCaffrey LLP

 

Please note this is a Summer Replay of this previously recorded program, presented in The Law Society of Manitoba’s classroom.