OBA Child & Youth Law and Family Law PROGRAMS
What are the key issues to consider when a support payor or recipient does not live in Ontario? For support recipients, there can be numerous avenues available and processes required to obtain and enforce child and spousal support orders. For support payors who are ordered to pay pursuant to an extra-jurisdictional support order, what are the crucial factors in determining whether to accept or contest the order and how do you contest the order?
Join our knowledgeable faculty as they provide critical information on how to navigate support matters that cross provincial and national borders. This session will cover:
- Legal frameworks: Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, Family Law Act and Divorce Act
- Representing an Ontario payor
- Representing an Ontario recipient
- Helpful insights from the Family Responsibility Office on enforcement of orders
Whether you are representing an Ontario payor or recipient, build your family lawyer toolkit with this vital program to ensure that you are choosing the most efficient path to resolving your client’s interjurisdictional support issues.
PROGRAM CHAIR
Frankie Wood, Wood Gold LLP
PROGRAM speakers
Alison Dennis, Dickson Appell LLP
Michelle Douglas-Cummings, Senior Counsel, Family Responsibility Office
Farrah Hudani, Burrison Hudani Doris LLP
Heather Puchala, Senior Counsel, Family Responsibility Office
The pandemic has led to public health protocols which have become sources of contention between parents who do not agree on what is in the best interests of their children. How are the family courts dealing with disputes around vaccinations, virtual schools and other covid-related issues?
Join our faculty as they provide a critical and timely review of the family court’s approach to resolving covid-related disputes. This is the chance to hear about the most up to date case law in this area and insights on the implications of family court decisions’ on children’s consent and education rights going forward. Stay ahead of the curve with this can’t miss program.
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Emma Katz, Kelly Jordan Family Law Firm
Hillary Warder, Warder Law Professional Corporation
PROGRAM SPEAKERS
The Honorable Justice Robert E. Charney, Superior Court of Justice
Geoffrey J. Carpenter, Carpenter Family Law
Fareen Jamal, Jamal Family Law Professional Corporation
