Program Chair(s)
Judith M. Nicoll
McInnis & Nicoll
Knowing if, how and when to use an expert is critical to the success of many family law files.
Mistakes can be fatal – and costly. Over one intensive day, acquire the key information and strategies you need to navigate these issues with confidence.
Counsel are increasingly relying upon experts to advance their clients’ interests. But you need to know what you – and your expert – are doing, in order to make the most of what is potentially an expensive investment. Learn from judges, experienced practitioners and experts who will give you practical strategies and advice about how to make effective use of your expert throughout the various stages of a family law dispute.
Drill down on the fundamentals, including a cross-examination demonstration which will guide you through how to qualify your expert witness and how to effectively cross an expert on their report.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll learn
The role of the independent expert: How to ensure your expert is and remains a neutral
Psychological testing in custody assessments: When is it appropriate? What are the “gold standard” tests in 2018? Understanding your reporting and disclosure obligations
How “expert” is your or the other side’s expert?
Purpose and limits of Voice of the Child reports
Key issues in real property evidence including how to deal with Ontario’s ever-changing housing market
The need to know about expert evidence in business valuations
Who Should Attend
Family Lawyers
General practitioners whose practice includes family law
Faculty
Program Chair
Judith M. Nicoll
McInnis & Nicoll
Keynote Speaker
The Hon. Susan E. Lang
(former Justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal), author of the “Motherisk Report”
Instructors
Agenda
View the program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.
Register
Available course sections
Recorded: Oct 15, 2018
$525 + HST
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| Substantive | 5h 20m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 15m |
| Total | 6h 35m |
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