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.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2024 Accreditation Summary.

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For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).