Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. If a resolution has been reached, it is important you understand how to draft agreements and the enforceability of those agreements. This on-demand program provides a drafting overview with an exploration of updated case law on the enforceability of agreements pursuant to the Anderson v Anderson decision. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 7, 2024 as part of Running an Effective Family Law Practice.  Total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.

Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. Learn the processes, forms, and techniques used by seasoned family law practitioners in these presentations. This program also includes a comprehensive review of case law on the criteria for a legally enforceable separation agreement, including a discussion of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Anderson v Anderson, 2023 SCC 13, along with a discussion on best practices for drafting separation agreements and streamlining litigation options if no agreement is reached. These on-demand programs were originally presented on March 7, 2024. The total running time for each presentation ranges between 58 minutes and 1 hour, 13 minutes.

This paper is a comprehensive review of the principles set out in the Anderson v Anderson decision, earlier consideration by Alberta courts of those same principles, and how Alberta courts will likely apply the Anderson decision. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Running an Effective Family Law Practice program in Edmonton on March 7, 2024.