Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Family
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August 5, 2022
Saskatchewan Child Support Recalculation Service Changes
The Family Maintenance Regulations have recently been amended. The Family Maintenance Amendment Regulations, 2022 came into effect on June 16, 2022. Section 21.1 of the amended regulations applies to the recalculation of child support. A recalculation may now occur in the following situations if an agreement or order is otherwise eligible, where: A dependant is over the age of 18...
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May 4, 2022
Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence for Family Law Practitioners
From Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS) PATHS will be offering our Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence for Family Law Practitioners training online in May 2022. The training will take place over 4 mornings (8 a.m.- noon, Saskatchewan time), Monday, May 16- Thursday, May 19. The training is $350. See the full agenda and register...
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March 29, 2022
Family Law Drop-In Help Sessions – Regina
By Alan Kilpatrick Need help with your family law problem? Drop in for free assistance! In partnership with the Law Society, lawyers from Saskatchewan’s Family Law Information Centre are offering free family law help sessions for the public every Wednesday morning between 9:30 – 11:30 starting April 13, 2022. No appointment is needed. Masks are required. Are you applying to court for child support,...
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January 17, 2022
Free Family Law Resources from Department of Justice
The Department of Justice has updated its three printed publications to reflect recent changes to federal family law, including to the Divorce Act. Printed versions of these documents are now available to order. These documents are: Making Plans - This guide for parents contains helpful information about parenting after separation and divorce when deciding on the best parenting arrangement for...
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June 15, 2021
Family Law Resources from the Department of Justice Canada
The Department of Justice Canada continues to develop online training courses, professional training materials and Public Legal Education and Information resources on the recent amendments to federal family law legislation. We encourage you to share the following information. Online Training Courses The Department is developing a series of free online courses about the recent amendments to federal family laws....
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May 28, 2021
Family Law Help at the Saskatoon Public Library
By Alan Kilpatrick, Librarian A virtual family law help session will be taking place at the Saskatoon Public Library (SPL). SPLs Summer 2021 Guide, page 16 advertises the session: Do you have questions about parenting, child support or divorce, court forms and processes? Join experts who can help answer your questions related to family law matters in a question and...
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