CPD 328.3 – Retro WHAT? Retroactive Child and Spousal Support – Why is this so complicated? (Session 3, A Family Law Refresher)

Originally recorded 2022-05-26
Qualifies for .75 CPD hours
Session 3 of The Family Law Refresher Seminar

Christine Hansen Chad and Kendra Jacobs, partners specializing in family law, delve into the complexities of retroactive child and spousal support. They explore the challenges, court decisions, and guidelines that shape these cases in Canada. The discussion highlights the significance of parental responsibility, the concept of effective notice, and the role of court discretion. They also examine specific cases, emphasizing the importance of timely income disclosure and considering the nature and intent of legislation.

Presenters: Christine Hansen-Chad, Olive Waller Zinkhan and Waller LLP. Kendra Jacobs, Gerrand Rath Johnson LLP.