Family dispute resolution and duties for parties and legal advisers under the new Divorce Act (018067)

Overview

Delivery method

Online Self-Paced

Duration

3 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

In June 2019, Parliament passed legislation to change Canada's federal family laws. It was the first time the Divorce Act had been substantively amended in over 20 years. Although some of the technical Divorce Act amendments came into force upon Royal Assent (on June 21, 2019), most of the amendments came into force on March 1, 2021.

This online course is about new duties for parties to a proceeding and legal advisers under the new Divorce Act. This course will also address the amendments to the Divorce Act that encourage parties to use family resolution processes and family justice services.

Topics covered:

• Module 1: Family Dispute Resolution Processes
• Module 2: Family Justice Services
• Module 3: Duties for Parties to a Divorce Act Proceeding
• Module 4: Duties for Legal Advisers

There is a final quiz.

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Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness (CWAHW). Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

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• To flag any requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before starting the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.
  
  

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