Annual Report 2022-2023

  • July 05, 2023

Summary of Meetings: Family Law – Fraser Valley

Number of Meetings Held:4

September 16, 2022
Registration Count: 30
Guest Speakers: All attendees
Meeting Title/Topic: Proposed Changes to Property Division and Spousal Support under the Family Law Act
Synopsis: The FLA and CBABC’s Family Law Working Group prepared a submission about the proposed changes. The meeting discussed these changes. This was a joint meeting with Family Law – Vancouver.

September 29, 2022
Registration Count: 84
Guest Speakers: Kiu Ghanavizchian
Meeting Title/Topic: Why Do Business Valuations Cost So Much (and Anything Else You’ve Always Wanted to Know about Them but were Afraid to Ask)?
Synopsis: Business and Income Valuations for Family Law by Certified Business Valuator Kiu Ghanavizchian

March 29, 2023
Registration Count: 75
Guest Speakers: Morag MacLeod, KC
Meeting Title/Topic: Tips for Arbitration for Counsel
Synopsis: Morag MacLeod, KC, Family Law Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator, discussed tips for arbitration for counsel. This was a joint meeting with Family Law – Vancouver.

June 21, 2023
Registration Count: 50
Guest Speakers: Patti Daum
Meeting Title/Topic: Business Valuations and Company Financial Statements
Synopsis: Certified Business Valuator, Patti Daum, discussed company financial statements in the context of family law. This presentation guided counsel through the business valuation process and tips for family law counsel with respect to carrying out business valuations.This was a joint meeting with Family Law – Vancouver.