Spotlight on Find-A-Lawyer June 13, 2018 Playing hide-and-go-seek is no way to drum up business. CBA has a new way to help people find you more easily: a Find-a-Lawyer database on the cba.org website. Find out more.
CBA Statement on Bill C-78 May 22, 2018 The Canadian Bar Association welcomes Tuesday’s tabling of Bill C-78, which contains the first substantive changes to be made to Canada’s Divorce Act in 30 years.
Celebrating Outstanding CBA Volunteers #NationalVolunteerWeek April 20, 2018 In the spirit of National Volunteer Week which took place April 15-21, CBA National magazine profiled outstanding CBA members who have made a difference.Â
Get involved in the CBA: Influence the issues April 13, 2018 We’re looking for enthusiastic, engaged and diverse members to sit on Board committees and sub-committees this year. Find out how you can apply.
Three new Legal Health Checks for your clients March 19, 2018 Immigration, travelling with children and pensions are the topics covered in the three new Legal Health Checks offered by the CBA for you to make available to your clients.
Travelling with children: What parents need to know February 16, 2018 Planning a trip south on March break? Check out “Travelling with a child?” It’s one of three new Legal Health Checks offering guidance to clients on legal issues.
Unified family courts will increase access to justice for everyone January 30, 2018 It’s a common refrain – the federal government needs to move on filling the country’s judicial vacancies – a total of 63 as of Dec. 1, 2017.
Bill S-202: Shared Parenting Act January 04, 2018 The Canadian Bar Association’s Family Law Section has submitted comments on Bill S-202, Shared Parenting Act.
Successfully parenting apart: A toolkit November 21, 2017 If you’re a family lawyer often at a loss to help separating and divorcing parents figure out how to get their kids safely to the other side of the marital breakdown, the Family Law Section has developed a toolkit for you – and for them.
Message from the Chair: New Family Law Toolkit November 21, 2017 Message from the Chair: New Family Law Toolkit