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• Family Trial Sittings

  • Start
    18 May 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    5 Jun 2026
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    5:00 PM

  
  

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• Bridging the Gap: Estates, Family Law, and ADR

  • When
    27 May 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  As family structures evolve, the legal complexities surrounding the breakdown of those relationships do, too. Our speakers explore the nuanced intersection of estates and family law, where disputes arise over wills, trusts, entitlements, and capacity issues and lawyers are called upon to use ADR to lower costs and avoid court. Learn how you can apply ADR techniques to navigate ethical and professional obstacles that these sensitive files present. This program is a must-attend for family or estate lawyers, mediators, arbitrators, and collaborative/legal professionals looking to expand their ADR toolkit to help their clients.
  

  
  

  CPD Hour(s):  3 h Substantive   30 m Professionalism

  Member Fee:   $150.00 (HST Incl.)

  Registration closes at 4pm 7 days before event.
  You are not registered until fully paid. 
  

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• Mastering Financial Statements in Family Law - A Guide for Family Law Lawyers

  • When
    8 Jun 2026
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  Financial disclosure is a cornerstone of fair and effective resolution in support and property-related matters in family law matters. This program is designed to equip family law lawyers with the essential knowledge and practical skills to accurately complete, review, and utilize financial statements in family law proceedings. Our speakers provide a comprehensive guide taking you through the financial statement forms, emphasizing best practices, common pitfalls, and strategic use in negotiations and litigation. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in this hands-on program with real time demonstrations and unique learning opportunities.

  • Get a step-by-step guide on how to complete income and expenses in the financial statement
  • Understand how to properly enter assets and liabilities
  • Gain insights into common errors and how to avoid them

  CPD Hour(s):  2 h Substantive  0 Professionalism

  Member Fee:   $150.00 (HST Incl.)

  Registration closes at 4pm 7 days before event.
  You are not registered until fully paid. 
  

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• Crossing Borders: Navigating Hague Convention Abduction Claims

  • When
    10 Jun 2026
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    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

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  Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  Location: via zoom (link to follow)

  Members: Free

  Non-Members: $35 + HST

  
  

  Speakers:  Michael Stangarone, MacDonald & Partners LLP
                     Madam Justice Suzanne Stevenson
  
  

  Chair: Tanya Cianfarani

  
  

  This session aims to provide a practical roadmap for navigating the complexities of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction cases, focusing on:
  
  •    Strategic Timing and Procedure: Identifying when and how to effectively initiate an application.
  
  •    Case Law and Legislative Updates: A comprehensive update on the case law and statutory changes shaping the current legal landscape.
  
  •    A Judicial Perspective on Navigating Hague Cases
  
  •    Practical Tools: Essential tools for identifying jurisdictional triggers and managing the sensitivities of cross-border abduction cases.
  
  

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• Annual General Meeting 2026

  • When
    18 Jun 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Villa Risi Ristorante, Newmarket
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  The YRLA Annual General Meeting is open to members in good standing.  Dinner and the AGM will be held in-person at the Villa Risi Ristorante in Newmarket.

  5:30 p.m. - Arrival and registration

  6:00 p.m. - Dinner

  6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. - AGM and Dessert

  This meeting provides an opportunity for members to receive and consider the President's Report, Committee Reports, the financial statements (reports for the prior fiscal year and proposed budgets for the current year) and the election of the Board of Directors.

  Registration fee:  $35 per person  (cost of dinner subsidized by YRLA)

  Location:  Villa Risi Ristorante, 16695 Yonge St. Newmarket

  
  

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• Civil Trial Sittings

  • Start
    14 Sep 2026
  • End
    16 Oct 2026

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• Family Trial Sittings

  • Start
    16 Nov 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    4 Dec 2026
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    5:00 PM

  
  

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