Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Family
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January 23, 2023
Access to DivorceMate Is Changing Soon
In 2020, as part of our ongoing efforts to diversify our legal resources, we negotiated free online access for all members to DivorceMate, a cloud-based software for calculating child and spousal support. Unavoidably, a recent business decision made by DivorceMate is ending free access to this product. To support firms, we have negotiated a fifty-percent discount with DivorceMate for all members. The...
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November 30, 2022
Relaunch of the National Family Law Survey 2022
From Department of Justice Canada The Department of Justice Canada is inviting you to participate in the 2022 National Family Law Survey (NFL Survey), which will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete. This year, the focus is on child support. The NFL Survey closes on December 23, 2022. Background Information about the NFL Survey: Since 1998, the Department...
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November 2, 2022
Family Lawyers – Have You Signed Up for DivorceMate Software?
By Ken Fox, Co-Director & Librarian, Legal Resources The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s subscription to DivorceMate, a cloud-based software for calculating child and spousal support, has been renewed once again. The software includes: Calculations for the parties’ net disposable incomes 7 expense apportioning Grossing up of non-taxable income Support calculations for all custody arrangements (sole, shared, split, mixed) Standard of living...
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October 14, 2022
Get Free Help with Family Law Problems in Prince Albert This Fall!
From the Family Law Information Centre Free family law help is available in Prince Albert this fall! Have a family law problem? Applying to court for child support, a parenting order, or divorce? Need help with court forms and documents? Wondering if you have options other than court? Not sure where to start? Drop in for free one-on-one assistance with...
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October 3, 2022
New Family Practice Directive – FAM-PD #7
The Court of King’s Bench has issued a new Family Practice Directive. FAM-PD #7 introduces a mandatory requirement to participate in a judicial case conference before a chambers hearing is scheduled in the judicial centres of Saskatoon and Regina. The Practice Directive becomes effective on November 1, 2022 and can be found on the Court’s webpage.
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August 15, 2022
Get Free Help with Family Law Problems in Saskatoon This Week!
By Alan Kilpatrick Free family law help sessions are happening this week in Saskatoon! Have a family law problem? Applying to court for child support, a parenting order, or divorce? Need help with court forms and documents? Wondering if you have options other than court? We can answer your questions. Drop in for free one-on-one assistance with a volunteer lawyer...
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