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ExpiredParenting Plans & Legislative Reforms

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January 27, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Zoom Meeting

Hosted by the Kingston workgroup

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory

For Lawyers, Mediators, Social Workers, Psychologists, and interested professionals

New approaches or just new words?
Bill 207 (CLRA Reforms) & Bill C-78 (Divorce Act Reform), in force March 1, 2021
AFCC-O Guide and Template
Incorporating Plans into Court Orders
Initial Plans and Review

Speakers

Chair: Ms. Karla McGrath – Queen’s Family Law Clinic

Prof. Nicholas Bala, Faculty of Law, Queen’s Law

Justice Deborah Swartz, Ontario Superior Court (Family, Kingston)

Hilary Warder, Kingston Family Lawyer

Ms. Vicky Visca, Mediation Service

Mitch Fallis, Clinician and Office of the Children’s Lawyer

For lawyers, this program is eligible for 1.5 hours Substantive Hours toward CPD requirements.

Admission is without charge, but you must be registered to get the Zoom link. Those who want to attend are required to register by sending an email to: kingstonafcco@gmail.com

Opportunity for questions & comments. Feel free to send the questions in advance to kingstonafcco@gmail.com

ExpiredFDRIO Conference: Foundations to Mastery

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November 16, 2020
9:15 am - 5:30 pm

AFCC-O is a proud sponsor of this event.

FDRIO’s most ambitious, relevant and affordable conference is taking place virtually on November 16th – the program this year is outstanding!

FDRIO AGM and awards start the day and FMC AGM and awards wrap up the day.

Our keynote, Moya Teklu, will guide you through a dynamic and relevant discussion on anti-racism with a perspective of family law.

The day continues with 3 break-out sessions and participants will individualize this part of the program by choosing topics from four streams: Substantive, Professionalism, Financial and Practice Management. Here are a few of the topics:

 Leading US mediators on evolving practices in mediation
 Recognizing and addressing inherent bias in our practices
 Family law and bankruptcy update
 Managing domestic violence risks in a post-covid practice
 Navigating the range of certified financial professionals to help your clients
 Marketing your practice effectively in 2020
 Advanced tips in mediation, arbitration and parenting coordination from a cross-Canada panel
 Leading researchers and practitioners in hearing the child’s voice
 Top financial professionals in post-covid financial topics and
 Technology tips from experienced practitioners.
 The day closes with a plenary session: a panel will explore the recent trends in FDR complaints.

Visit the FDRIO Conference website for more information and to register.

ExpiredPandemic Parenting: Raising COVID-19 to challenge access and other parenting decisions.

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November 9, 2020
4:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Lawyers and Court Workers Welcome

311 Open Bar Series

Presents

Pandemic Parenting: Raising COVID-19 to challenge access and other parenting decisions.

Chair: Justice Andrea Himel, Superior Court of Justice

Speakers:

Kate Kehoe, Barrister and Solicitor

Cheryl Buehler, Director, Legal Operations, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto

Julia Tremain, Partner/Family Lawyer, Waddell Phillips

Where: Online through ZOOM

When: Monday, November 9, 2020

From: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This program will explore the law that has developed out of the issues that the courts have had to grapple with since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in domestic family and child protection cases. The panel will also address how the pandemic has changed the delivery of justice in some important ways that concern access to justice and advocacy in the virtual courtroom.

This program has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism by the Law Society of Ontario. This program has also been approved for a Risk Management Credit by LawPRO.

Cost of Admission: FREE.

This is a continuing education program NOT open to the public.

You must register in advance through the Family Lawyers Association at: familylawassociation@gmail.com. You will be sent a link and password to join the program. Please indicate your profession in your email. Deadline for registration is November 3, 2020.

ExpiredTribute to Philip M. Epstein

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August 24, 2020
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The “6 Minute Family Law” Tribute to Philip M. Epstein, O.Ont, Q.C., LSM, LL.D

Please join Epstein Cole LLP online to celebrate the career of Philip Michael Epstein, his recent appointment to the Order of Ontario, receipt of an Honorary LL.D. from the Law Society of Ontario, and his contribution to family law in Canada. A distinguished group of colleagues from the bench and bar will share insights on Philip’s more well-known (and perhaps lesser-known) attributes. And Philip will have the “right of reply.”

CPD accreditation is pending for 1.5 hours of appreciation, warm-hearted ribbing, and perhaps some not-so-gentle roasting.

In honour of Phil’s contributions to the profession, voluntary contributions may be directed to the Majengo Children’s Home in Tanzania, an organization near to Phil’s heart. Majengo is home to 95 vulnerable children between the ages of 3 and 20. Each child receives all the necessities: food, clothing, medical care, education, and love. A team of 22 local staff members care for the children and live as one big happy family.www.majengo.org

When: Aug 24, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eQwCrbFIQySc96ReEoxeQwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

ExpiredPFMS 8th Annual Symposium on Domestic Violence

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November 15, 2019
8:30 am - 4:45 pm

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DV Symposium November 15, 2019 – 8:30am to 5:00pm Early bird $95 + HST per person until October 29th, after that date $100 + HST per person.

About this Event

The Peel Family Mediation Service’s annual domestic violence symposium focuses on professional development education and training on intimate partner violence (IPV). The event is attended each year by professionals across the GTA and Ontario. The thematic objective of this year’s symposium is “Viewing Violence and Power Through A Cultural Lens”. The 8th annual symposium will feature an exciting array of speakers and provide participants with global, national and regional perspectives on IPV.

Speakers include:

“The Federal Government’s Horizontal Initiative to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence”, Hoori Hamboyan, Manager Policy, Policy and External Relations Directorate, Government of Canada, Women and Gender Equity Canada (formerly Status of Women Canada)

“Why Canadian IPV Initiatives Matter Internationally”, Mina Vaish and Archana Medhekar, United Nations Working Group, Mediators Beyond Borders International (NGO Special Consultative Status- ECOSOC UN), Review of high-level points from the UN Special Rapporteur’s Report on Visit to Canada (Violence Against Women) plus, making the link between Canadian IPV initiatives and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal number 5 and Canada’s world rankings on the Women Peace and Security Index.

Voice from the Bench

“Untying the Knot- A Path to Empowerment After Violence: Shedding Patriarchal and Cultural Chains” , Zana Shammi (Film Director) and Lorris Herenda, Executive Director of Yellow Brick House, Film excerpt screening of “Untying the Knot” and Panel Discussion, (to be featured in full on the CBC Documentary Channel on November 24, 2019)

“Smart, Successful and Abused: The Unspoken Problem of Domestic Violence and High-Achieving Women”, Dr. Angela Mailis, MD. A special speaking event by author and physician Dr. Angela Mailis featuring her findings on domestic violence, followed by a moderated audience discussion and book signing

An Interactive Theatre Performance

“Diversity and Inclusion Challenges”. A vibrant panel debate and discussion on diversity and inclusion challenges for professionals.Also featuring:

A silent auction, networking opportunities and community booths, lunchtime musical performance by Kenn Lewis Steel Drum Band and a delicious lunch by Mandarin.

RATES:

$95/person + HST- Early Registration by October 29th

After October 29th rate goes up to $100/person + HST

Group registration – $95/person + HST for groups of 5-15 individuals until November 12th

The symposium meets Ministry of Attorney General mediator/IRC required training for 5 hours DV training and 2 hours inclusion and diversity training.

ExpiredMeeting and Interviewing Children for FDR: 12-Step Voice of the Child Reports

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September 19, 2019 - September 21, 2019
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Learn How to Meet and Interview Children for FDR.

Learn How to Complete the 12 Step VCR.

Add these specialized skills to your practice!

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 12:

1. Parties shall assure to the child who is capable of forming his or her own views the right to express those views freely in all matters affecting the child, the views of the child being given due weight in accordance with the age and maturity of the child.

2. For this purpose, the child shall in particular be provided the opportunity to be heard in any judicial and administrative proceedings affecting the child, either directly, or through a representative or an appropriate body, in a manner consistent with the procedural rules of national law.

As family law professionals, we have a duty to ensure that children’s voices are heard when important decisions are made about their lives. Yet, involving children in family law decision-making can be a complex exercise and must be approached with great sensitivity and care. This training will provide you with the tools and practical skills you need to take on this role.

This course offers advanced skill building for family mediators, child protection mediators, parenting coordinators, family lawyers, counsel for children, social workers, child welfare workers, collaborative child and family consultants, and assessors.

Join us to learn how to meet with children for the purpose of neutral ADR services to bring the child’s voice forward. This is a non-directive and non-evaluative process that is about sharing your observations with the parents and professionals.

You will also learn how to interview children for the purpose of obtaining children’s views and preferences to be able to offer this unique service in family law and child protection cases.

Your trainers: Debra Rodrigues Director of PCCS Mediators & Counsellors, Dr. Daniel Ashbourne, Director of London Family Court Clinic, Dr. Kimberly Harris Assistant Director London Family Court
Clinic, and Carolyn Leach Counsel, Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services

Limited Registration!
Registration and Payment to be made by etransfer to Debra Rodrigues,
drodrigues@pccs.ca
Location: Toronto (TBA)

NOTE: TIMES REFLECTED ARE NOT ACCURATE – CONTACT DEBRA FOR EXACT TIMES

Download Meeting & Interviewing Children Course Flyer Sept 19-21 2010

Download Mtg & Interviewing Children Reg Form Sept 2019

ExpiredHamilton High Conflict Forum – Annual Conference

ExpiredScreening for DV and Power Imbalances

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April 8, 2019 - April 9, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This training is a 14 hour course on screening for power imbalances and domestic violence specifically for professionals working in family law. Understanding the role of power in the relationship dynamic is key when assisting people to negotiate outcomes in family law. This course is designed for family arbitrators and parenting coordinators and must be repeated every five years if you have completed less than 10 cases in that time. The course is also specific for mediators who are seeking formal accreditation.

Trainers: Michelle Hayes, MSW, AccFM, Director, Successful Families Inc.; and Nancy Smith, Executive Director, Interval House of Hamilton

Location: 25 Main Street West, Suite 1618, Hamilton, ON

For registration contact: info@successfulfamilies.ca

For additional details down the below flyer

Screening for DV April 8-9 2019