OBA Family Law PROGRAM | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET)

The decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2022 ONSC 1303, recognizing “family violence” as a new tort and subsequent litigation has brought tort claims in family law back to the forefront. This program will answer: When and how can you make a successful tort claim in family law on behalf of your client?

Our esteemed faculty of experienced family and civil lawyers will guide you through substantive and practical considerations when bringing and responding to tort claims in family law matters, including:

• Insights on deciding whether to bring the tort claim in your family proceeding;
• The most relevant tort claims in family law;
• Nuts and bolts of tort claims: proving, bringing and responding to tort claims
• Professionalism and ethical issues for lawyers

Don’t miss this opportunity to get up to speed on this developing area of family law practice and add to your legal toolkit.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Katherine N. Batycky, Stoner & Company Family Law Associates
Surinder Multani, Carson Chousky Lein LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Samantha Eisen, Gillian Hnatiw & Co.
Anna Matas, Gillian Hnatiw & Co.
Mary-Jo Maur, Professor, Queen's University
A. Shawn Richard, ASR Family and Estate Law