Book Spotlight - A Basic Guide to Canadian Family Law: What Everybody Needs to Know About Canadian Family Law but Could Never Afford to Ask
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 9 November 2023
Information provided on Irwin Law's website:
A Basic Guide to Canadian Family Law is written for the average Canadian, but will no doubt also be of great use to judges, lawyers, mediators, and others who engage in family dispute resolution. It will be of special interest to those who are contemplating separation or divorce and are looking for basic information about the legal consequences they will face and about the alternative methods available for resolving domestic disputes. Lawyers, mediators, and other professionals who engage in dispute resolution may find it useful for their clients, as will self-represented litigants. This book will also be of interest to students in schools, colleges, and universities who need a bird’s-eye view of Canadian family law before embarking on more detailed studies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter 1: The Nature, Evolution, and Sources of Canadian Family Law; Self-Represented Parties
- Chapter 2: Marriage
- Chapter 3: Cohabitational Relationships
- Chapter 4: Domestic Contracts
- Chapter 5: Family Violence
- Chapter 6: Family Dispute Resolution
- Chapter 7: Divorce
- Chapter 8: Parenting Arrangements
- Chapter 9: Child Support
- Chapter 10: Spousal Support
- Chapter 11: Matrimonial Property
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