Summary of Meetings: Family Law - Vancouver
Number of Meetings Held:6
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: BC has been reviewing the FLA and CBABC’s Family Law Working Group is preparing a submission about proposed changes. At this meeting, there was a discussion of these changes. This was a joint meeting with Family Law – Fraser Valley.
November 23, 2022
Registration Count: Remote: 34 | In-person 9
Guest Speakers: Arlene Henry, KC and Meena Dhillon
Meeting Title/Topic: Children Participating in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Synopsis: Arlene Henry, KC, and Meena Dhillon discussed children's participation in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce. Should children be allowed to participate, and if so, what does that participation look like? This was a joint meeting with Children’s Law.
November 30, 2022
Registration Count: 85
Guest Speakers: Alex Boland, Angela Dunn, and Joseph Broadhurst
Meeting Title/Topic: Adult Child Support
Synopsis: The panel discussed all things related to adult child support: extended completion of post-secondary education, mental health and other disability issues, Covid-related delays and others!
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 – Fraser Valley.
May 15, 2023
Registration Count: 117
Guest Speakers: Justice Bruce Elwood, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Meeting Title/Topic: Family Law - Vancouver Annual Dinner
Synopsis: Justice Bruce Elwood, Supreme Court of British Columbia, was the Keynote Speaker for the evening. We are beyond thrilled to bring this event back, and are excited to share this special evening with our colleagues.
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 – Fraser Valley.