Summary of Meetings: Family Law - Kamloops
Number of Meetings Held: 4
October 30, 2025
Registration Count: In-Person: 6 Remote: 35
Guest Speakers: Dr. Rob Baker
Meeting Title/Topic: Understanding Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law
Synopsis: Drawing on his background as a recognized specialist in chemical dependency, Dr. Rob Baker speaks on drug and alcohol testing and the role of test results in family court. His experience includes providing expert testimony for inquiries, courtroom testimony and lectures at numerous seminars on addiction.
November 26, 2025
Registration Count: In-Person: 10 Remote: 18
Guest Speakers: Judge Stella Frame
Meeting Title/Topic: View from the Kamloops Provincial Court Bench
Synopsis: The Honourable Judge Stella Frame joins to share a view from the Bench.
November 27, 2025
Registration Count: 28
Guest Speakers: Associate Chief Judge Sue Wishart, Natasha Gooch, Jon Stewart, and Munnarsh Vilvang
Meeting Title/Topic: Provincial Court Early Resolution Process Information Session
Synopsis: The Provincial Court Early Resolution Process (ERP) recently expanded to the Vancouver (Robson Square), North Vancouver, Richmond, Pemberton and Sechelt Provincial Court registries, joining the existing Early Resolution Registries in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Surrey and Victoria. The early resolution provisions apply to all parties seeking to resolve family law matters including parenting arrangements, child support, contact with a child, guardianship of a child, spousal support, and property division in respect of a companion animal under the Family Law Act. Learn about ERP from Associate Chief Judge Sue Wishart, Natasha Gooch, Jon Stewart, and Munnarsh Vilvang.
June 24, 2026
Registration Count: 42
Guest Speakers: Christine Montgomery
Meeting Title/Topic: Getting It Right: DivorceMate Tips and Tricks
Synopsis: Christine Montgomery shares practical guidance on navigating complex DivorceMate software calculations. She covers topics such as non-taxable income, dividends, capital gains, foreign income, older children at university, shared parenting arrangements, and the SSAG custodial payor formula.