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.
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
Please note:
Bill 17 was introduced in March 2022 and received royal assent on June 1, 2022. It will be in force on a date fixed by proclamation, at which time it will repeal The Family Maintenance Act in its entirety. The Family Maintenance Act will be replaced by The Family Law Act, The Family Support Enforcement Act and The Inter-Jurisdictional Support Orders Amendment Act. There will also be consequential amendments to many other statutes.
These materials reflect the provisions of The Family Maintenance Act in force on the date of publication, and also make reference to the new provisions that will be in force once proclaimed.
With the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, and the ascension of King Charles III, the Court of Queen’s Bench automatically became the Court of King’s Bench. As well, the Queen’s Bench Act and Queen’s Bench Rules are now known as the King’s Bench Act and the King’s Bench Rules. All decisions pronounced prior to September 8, 2022 continue to reflect the name of the court and the rules in force at the time of pronouncement. These materials reflect these changes.
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.
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Questions or Errors & Omissions
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This module deals with the practice of Real Estate law in Manitoba. Each chapter is written by lawyers in Manitoba for lawyers in Manitoba who plan to or are already practicing in the area of conveyancing. Each chapter contains explanations, links to case law and legislation, precedents and samples and other online resources that are relevant to the topic addressed in the chapter.
The Western Law Societies’ Conveyancing Protocol is a protocol jointly developed by the law societies of Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan to set out enhanced standards of conveyancing practice across the Western provinces. The goal is to provide excellent service to clients in residential sale, purchase and mortgage transactions. It was created in 2001, updated in 2009 and is tailored for use here in Manitoba.
Click here to visit the Western Law Societies’ Conveyancing Protocol page.
