Family Law for Legal Professionals covers the substantive law and procedure on the core family law subjects, which will include the following:

Marriage
Annulment
Spousal support under both the Divorce Act and Family Law Act
Child support under both acts, including a detailed description of how to calculate child support under the Child Support Guidelines
Division of property between married spouses and the various applications to court regarding questions of title and property division
The matrimonial home, including transfer, mortgage, and the power of the court to award exclusive possession to one spouse
Custody and access under the Children's Law Reform Act
Domestic contracts, including marriage contracts, separation agreements, and cohabitation agreements
Children in need of protection under the Child and Family Services Act, and
Adoption under the Child and Family Services Act

In addition to an explanation of the substantive law and procedure, the book contains case examples and completed precedents to show step-by-step how to prepare some important documents such as:

Calculation of child support under the Child Support Guidelines
Preparation of financial statements
Preparation of net family property statements
Preparation of divorce applications/ petitions
Steps in conducting an uncontested divorce

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Family Law for Legal Professionals, Softbound book

Family Law for Legal Professionals, Softbound book