The legal issues with which family lawyers assist are some of the most important matters in a client’s life.
These materials provide information on the laws and principles surrounding divorce, parenting, child and spousal support, protective relief and property division. Also included is information on adoption, assisted reproduction, guardianship and child protection. Chapters include guidance on practice and procedure from initial considerations to the conclusion of a matter, along with precedents and links to additional resources.
Please note: The chapters are newly updated to reflect the repeal of The Family Maintenance Act and the coming in force of The Family Law Act, The Family Support Enforcement Act and related amendments on July 1, 2023.
On-demand webinar: Big Changes in Family Law covers the new legislation, and highlights changes to King’s Bench Rule 70.
On-demand webinar: Overview of An Act Respecting Child and Family Services covers the significant recent amendments to the CFS and King’s Bench Acts.
Chapter 1 – Initial Considerations
Chapter 2 – Commencing an Action and Interim Relief
Chapter 3 – Divorce, Parenting, Support and Protective Relief
Chapter 4 – Property and Pensions
Chapter 5 – Discovery, Preparation for Trial and the Trial
Chapter 6 – Enforcement, Variation and Appeals
Chapter 8 – Adoption, Assisted Reproduction and Parentage
Thank you
The Law Society of Manitoba thanks all the volunteer lawyer reviewers who have contributed to the past development and current updating of the materials. It would not have been possible without the hours of help they have given over the years.
The reviewers of the Family Law chapters:
Questions or Errors & Omissions
If you notice errors or omissions in these materials, please let us know via cpd@lawsociety.mb.ca.
