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New to the Library Collection: Family Law
May 20, 2026The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Legal Resources Library regularly adds new titles to its collections at the Regina and Saskatoon King’s Bench courthouses. Members may borrow materials by contacting library staff, submitting a request through the online catalogue, or visiting a Law Society Library in person. The public is welcome to consult materials on site at any Law Society Library.
Family Law Titles
New titles in the family law collection are listed with the publisher’s description. Select the links to view an item’s table of contents:
A Basic Guide to Canadian Family Law: What Everybody Needs to Know About Canadian Family Law but Could Never Afford to Ask / Julien D. Payne (2023)
“[This title] is written for the average Canadian, but will no doubt also be of great use to judges, lawyers, mediators, and others who engage in family dispute resolution. It will be of special interest to those who are contemplating separation or divorce and are looking for basic information about the legal consequences they will face and about the alternative methods available for resolving domestic disputes.”
Canadian Family Law / Julien D. Payne (2024)
“The 10th edition of [this title] is a companion volume to Payne and Payne’s Child Support Guidelines in Canada, 2024. It examines the impact of recent judicial decisions and fundamental changes to the Divorce Act and provides insights into how family law is evolving to address the changing nature of families and relationships and the challenges they face.”
Child Support Guidelines in Canada, 2024 / Julien D. Payne (2024)
“The newest edition of [this title] is designed to provide a clear, comprehensive analysis of the case law and to provide a quick and efficient way for readers to access pertinent information on all aspects of the Federal Child Support Guidelines and corresponding provincial guidelines.”
Contracts for the Family Law Client / Robert M. Halpern (2024)
“Expert advocate, wealth protection planner, mediator, arbitrator, author and editor Robert M. Halpern, along with various accomplished family law contributors, unravel this complex area of law by providing a comprehensive analysis of virtually every contract and the related topics facing the family law client in [this title]. Both novice and seasoned professionals will benefit from the authoritative guidance in this book, written by a team of more than 30 family law experts over 16 extensive chapters.”
Effectively Representing Clients in Family Mediation / Forrest S. Mosten (2023)
“This book provides lawyers with advice about selecting a mediator, preparing clients for mediation, and coaching the clients through the negotiation process to a settlement. It offers wise perspectives, examples from cases, and bullet-point practice tips.”
Evidence in Family Law / Harold Niman (looseleaf release 2025)
“Find out from leading practitioners, academics, and accountants how to best obtain, preserve and present evidence with [this title]. This unique resource is structured to follow the evolution of a family law case through trial and appeal. It also examines specialized areas of family law such as Charter litigation and child protection proceedings, looking at how to establish the proper evidentiary framework.”
The Family Dispute Resolution Handbook / Barbara Landau (2025)
“Recognized as a leading Canadian text on family dispute resolution, this handbook examines comprehensive strategies that integrate legal, psychological, and financial expertise. It presents modern methodologies, practical checklists, and a wealth of precedents to support cooperative outcomes in separation and divorce.”
Family Property Law and Practice in Canada / Ann C. Wilton (looseleaf release 2025)
“[This title] provides an in-depth treatment of the law of family property as it applies across the country. The work begins with an introductory section of general application to the provinces. Among the topics discussed in this section are conflict of laws, income tax as it relates to the settlement of family property and the valuation of the various kinds of property.”
Interviewing Children: The Science of Conversation in Forensic Contexts / Debra Ann Poole (2024)
“The primary goal of all conversations with child witnesses is to help children describe events in their lives as completely, accurately, and unambiguously as they can. But common obstacles can make this task difficult, if not impossible. [This title] offers a comprehensive look at the science of conversation with children in forensic contexts and provides the research-based tools and practices for navigating these obstacles.”
Understanding Family Violence in Family Court Proceedings: Providing Effective Responses for Victims, Children, and Perpetrators / Nicholas Bala (2025)
“[This title] addresses the growing recognition in Canadian legislation and case law of the need to more effectively address intimate partner violence in family court, with a focus on protecting the safety, well-being, and economic interests of victims and their children post-separation, while also including essential material for professionals working with those who commit family violence.”
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