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Family Law

Family Law (30 Hours) (RML-TRNG001)


Description

This course is designed for family professionals, self-represented litigants and others without legal training who want to learn the fundamentals of Ontario family law.  It is an overview of relevant family law history, statutes, case law and practice. Its goal is to help those working in the family law realm, whether in mediation or in court, to ensure they are able to recognize the legal implications of settlement options and to understand basic legal rights and obligations in family law matters. The course is taught in a friendly, approachable way through lectures from leading family law lawyers, useful case studies and group discussion. E-Book included.


IMPORTANT NOTE: This course is a survey of family law in Ontario. It is legal information only. Nothing in this course constitutes legal advice. Students should seek legal advice from a family lawyer if they seek legal advice pertaining to their circumstances.

Content
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Discussion Board - Introduce Yourself!
  • Syllabus - Family Law (30 Hours) - 2025-2026
  • Module 1 - Overview of Family Law
  • Introduction to Module 1 (21 min)
  • Overivew of Module 1 e-Book Readings (Chapters 1 & 2) (21 min)
  • Relevant Criminal Law Provisions (H.Linton & J.Skapinker) (10 min)
  • Test 1 - Relevant Criminal & Civil Law Provisions
  • Constitutional Law and Relevant Statutes (H.Linton & J.Skapinker) (47 min)
  • The Evolution of Family Law (Philip M. Epstein, 1942-2021) (19 min)
  • Overview of Family Law (C. Hickman) (20 min)
  • Assignment - Reflection
  • Concepts & Definitions & Court Structure in Ontario (C. Williams) (45 min)
  • Test 2 - Concepts and Definitions and Court Structure
  • Statute Review (S. Stern) (57 min)
  • Fundamental Cases (M. McCarthy) (51 min)
  • Test 3 - Fundamental Cases
  • Test 4 - Module 1 Review - Family Law
  • Live Tutorial (Module 1) - October 9, 2025 (5:00 – 6:00 pm, EST)
  • Short Answer Assignment #1 - Jamie & Marina (Case Study)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 1
  • Module 2 - PARENTING LAW
  • Introduction to Module 2 (4 min)
  • Overview of Module 2 e-Book Readings (Chapters 6) (39 min)
  • Parenting Law: Statutes and Case Law Review (M. Mehra) (85 min)
  • Hearing the Child’s Voice in FDR: Update on the Law (H. Linton) (36 min)
  • The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (C. Tempesta) (39 min)
  • Test 5 - Hearing the Child's Voice
  • The Law of Confidentiality in Family Mediation (H. Linton) (35 min)
  • Test 6 - The Law of Confidentiality
  • Hague Convention and Child Removal (J. Marks) (43 min)
  • Test 7 - Hague Convention and Child Removal
  • Children with Disabilities & Special Needs (Justice Sherr) (21 min)
  • Test 8 - Parenting Law: Children with Disabilities
  • Child Protection Law (N. Crowe & B. Tabrizi) (23 min)
  • Family Violence, The Courts and Mediation (M. Godbout) (51 min)
  • Test 9 - Module 2 Review - Parenting Law
  • Live Tutorial (Module 2) - October 23, 2025 (5:00 – 6:00 pm, EST)
  • Short Answer Assignment #2 - Jamie & Marina (Case Study)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 2
  • Module 3 - DOMESTIC CONTRACTS, DISCLOSURE, FAMILY LAW RULES, PROPERTY DIVISION
  • Introduction to Module 3 (7 min)
  • Overview of Module 3 e-Book Readings (Part 1) (55 min)
  • Overview of Module 3 e-Book Readings (Part 2) (25 min)
  • Family Law Rules, Financial Disclosure & Statements, DM (M. Kissi) (66 min)
  • Divorcemate Demonstration (A. Lee) (43 min)
  • Domestic Contracts (A.Lee) (27 min)
  • Test 10 - Domestic Contracts
  • Property Division on Separation (B. Tabrizi & V. Tundo) (58 min)
  • Test 11 - Module 3 Review - Property Division
  • Rick v. Brandsema
  • Live Tutorial (Module 3) - November 6, 2025 (5:00 – 6:00 pm, EST)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 3
  • Module 4 - INCOME DETERMINATION & CHILD SUPPORT
  • Introduction to Module 4 (6 min)
  • Overview of Module 4 e-Book Readings (25 min)
  • Family Law Procedure (H. Linton & V. Tundo) (60 min)
  • Test 12 - Family Law Procedure
  • Income Determination (K. Nathens) (60 min)
  • Test 13 - Income Determination
  • Child Support in Ontario (K. Nathens & H. Linton) (99 min)
  • Test 14 - Child Support in Ontario
  • Section 7 Expenses & Support for Adult Children (M. Mehra) (30 min)
  • Test 15 - Section 7 expenses and child support for adult children
  • Live Tutorial (Module 4) - November 20, 2025 (5:00 – 6:00 pm, EST)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 4
  • MODULE 5 - SPOUSAL SUPPORT
  • Overview of Module 5 e-Book Readings (16 min)
  • Spousal Support (K. Nathens) (86 min)
  • Spousal Support (R. Thompson) (22 min)
  • Test 16 - Spousal Support
  • Separation Agreement Terms (Part 1) (C. Williams) (47 min)
  • Separation Agreement Terms (Part 2) (C. Williams) (48 min)
  • Test 17 - Separation Agreement Terms
  • Live Tutorial (Module 5) - December 4, 2025 (5:00 – 6:00 pm, EST)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 5
  • OPTIONAL
  • Live Tutorial (Optional) (Review, Q&A) January 8, 2026 (5:00 – 6:00 pm, EST)
  • Aspects of child support, property division and evidence law (with Mary-Jo Maur)
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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