Knowledge of the Law

This course will provide students with the foundation for determining jurisdiction and appropriate forum (e.g., where to start with a divorce application, where to file domestic contract, etc.). Students will learn to interpret relevant statutes, regulations, and related case law applicable to family law matters (e.g., Divorce Act, Family Law Act, Child Support Guidelines, Family Law Rules, Ontario Disability Support Program Act, Ontario Works Act, Income Tax Act, Change of Name Act, Succession Law Reform Act, Evidence Act (Ontario), Canada Evidence Act, Limitations Act, 2002, Rules of Civil Procedure, Courts of Justice Act, Civil Marriage Act, Arbitration Act, 1991, Canada Pension Plan, Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Act, 1996, Personal Property Security Act).