It is important for family law lawyers to have a basic understanding of corporate law issues when providing settlement advice. This paper provides an overview of corporate matters for the family law practitioner. Topics discussed include types of business interests, corporate structures, minute books, and corporate maintenance.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Issues in Family Law Matters program in Calgary on January 17, 2018 and in Edmonton on January 24, 2018.