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Supreme Courts of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
May 22 2020 - May 22 2020

Supreme Courts of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Family Court Meeting - Online

This online seminar focused on substantive family law issues.

Number of Participants: 25

Overview 

This online seminar focused on substantive family law issues.  Specifically, the seminar provided an overview of property division under the Nova Scotia Matrimonial Property Act and through the doctrine of unjust enrichment, as well as a review of the anticipated changes to the Divorce Act resulting from Bill C78. 

Objective 

The objectives of this seminar were to enhance participants’ awareness of key jurisprudence related to property division under the MPA and through the law of unjust enrichment; to develop practical skills to assess property division claims; and to gain comfort in applying the proposed amendments to the Divorce Act.

Summary

The program was led by an expert legal academic. It provided an opportunity for judges to discuss the topics in detail.  The program also included practical exercises utilizing scenarios, polling questions, and a Q & A discussion.