Intended for non-lawyers An introduction to basic principles of law focusing on commercial disputes. Intensive review of principles of general contract law, plus selected types of contracts. There is an optional pre-course reading assignment. Text: Smyth, Soberman, Easson, McGilll, The Law and Business Administration in Canada Acknowledgement: Certificate of Completion – 22 hours
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Two days of Basic Parenting Coordination Training
Dr. Sullivan is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Palo Alto, California. His full-time private practice focuses on work with high-conflict shared custody situations. He serves in a variety of court-related roles, including mediator, co-parent counselor, Parenting Coordinator, and consultant. He has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Child Custody, serves […]
Scholarship Opportunity
For the three day PC Practice Fundamentals and Basic Parenting Coordination Training with Dr. Matthew J. Sullivan, Ph.D. The Roster is offering one scholarship for a lawyer or mental health professional in the following regions of British Columbia: Kootenay, Thompson-Nicola, Cariboo, Omineca, Peace, Skeena, Vancouver Island (except Victoria) and the Okanagan (except Kelowna) who are […]
One day of PC Practice Fundamentals
Experienced Parenting Coordinators from British Columbia will present on practice fundamentals, best practices on how to conduct a file, understanding the process, case law, and practice pitfalls. This course will qualify for 6 hours of PC Training. Registration Package
The Nuts & Bolts of Parenting Coordination
The Family Law Section of the Department of Justice and Public Safety is pleased to host “The Nuts & Bolts of Parenting Coordination”, a two day training opportunity on Thursday, June 9th, and Friday, June 10th, 2016, at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel from 8:30-4:00. Illustrated by case examples throughout, participants will learn the parenting coordination […]
Advanced Parenting Coordination Training
Topics to include: Determination Writing, Communications with the Court and Case Law Update, Dual Roles, Billing and Getting Paid, Practice Directives, Tips for PCs with Child Protection Complaints, The Complaints Process and more! Download the Registration Package (PDF) Download the Agenda (Doc)
Assessments and Interventions: The Intersection of Family Law and Psychology
This two-day course, taught by a multidisciplinary faculty of expert lawyers, judges, psychologists, and clinical counsellors, will provide insights and practical guidance on the often challenging intersection of psychology with family law disputes. For more information: Click here
Intractable Issues in Child Custody Cases
This seminar, intended for evaluators, lawyers, parenting coordinators and judges, will focus on a number of issues including: relocation, assessing allegations of child abuse and/or domestic violence, assessing children’s preference and special issues in contested cases with adolescents.
Parenting Coordination: Practice Foundations
This nuts and bolts training will provide a basic understanding of the parenting coordination (PC) role, structures, and procedures to work effectively with these cases. Topics to be covered in this training include: structuring functional engagement between co-parents, coordinating professional interventions, and providing dispute resolution and practice management.
Mediation with Mike – in Mexico
A special 4‐day advanced, interest-‐based mediation/negotiation skills training with Judge Michael Porter, Ret’d, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Click for more info