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Subscription billing in family law can make it easier for planning and creates cost certainty for clients going through divorce. Learn from Evan how the subscription billing model has fundamentally changed the approach to managing family law files...

Family law cases involving criminal charges or emergency protection orders are complex and require coordination between criminal and family court proceedings, with a focus on the well-being of children and resolving disputes quickly. Learn all about...

Wills, powers of attorney, and personal directives are often bundled and sold as a package by lawyers. Tune into this episode of Access to Justice to hear host Evan Clarke explain the differences between the documents. We also learn what a Green...

Mediation can be an effective and cost-efficient way to resolve disputes. Good preparation can increase the chances of coming to a fair agreement. Heather Malaryk, family lawyer and mediator, shares some tips for folks heading into mediation.

ed family law proceedings? Drawing on her vast courtroom experience, Crystal Lawrence shares some of her top Do's and Don'ts for litigants navigating a family dispute in court. Tune in to hear about how the court views social media posts, text...

Access to Justice chats with family lawyer Dustin Tkachuk about why "too many people are spending too much time in the legal system". If you feel caught in court proceedings, listen to this episode to find out what you can do about it.

If you're deciding how to resolve your separation or divorce, know that process matters! Access to Justice chats with lawyer Jeff Johnson of Court Stults Johnson about how using Collaborative Family Law can help you feel better about the outcome.

Season 1 was an exciting year for Access to Justice Podcast. We were floored by the professionals who shared their time and knowledge with our viewers. They were nothing short of remarkable.
Please find a recap of some hand-picked episodes here.

What is a trust? If you have a will and kids who are under 18, chances are you have created a trust. What's the difference between a will, a trust, and an estate plan? Tune into this episode of A2J when we speak with Damian McGrath, Senior Trust...

Oranges, icebergs, and ostriches: What do these all have to do with workplace conflict? Tune in to this episode Access to Justice for the answer as we sit down to learn from Mediator/ Lawyer / Facilitator / Instructor / Speaker Paulette Dekelver...

Refugees fleeing persecution in their home country face a long and complicated process to land in Canada. Join Access to Justice as we speak with Ruth Williams, immigration lawyer, about the different paths to Canada and how you can help!

As law firms re-think the way they deliver services, many are also re-considering how they charge for their work. If you’re confused about your lawyer’s bill or are a lawyer considering alternatives to the billable hour, join us for this episode of...

Family sponsorship is the most popular path to immigrating to Canada. Join us for this episode of Access to Justice when we speak with immigration lawyer Melvin Marin of Kahane Law. He shares the 5 basic things you need to know about family...

Legal jargon explained and your burning questions on child support, spousal support and property division. This episode has something for everyone!

“A conflict avoided is a conflict repeated”. Tune in to this episode of Access to Justice when we dive deep with Paulette Dekelver about conflict and how to get comfortable with it.

Parenting time and decision-making can be one of the toughest things to decide in separation or divorce. There are so many things to consider at a time when emotions are running high. Add in financial stress and efforts to keep the kids out of the...

Pre-nups, co-habs, and marriage contracts, oh my. What’s the difference? You’ll want to check out this episode of Access to Justice if you’re getting married, moving in with someone or if you’re a parent or child of someone doing one of those things...

If you live in a smaller or more remote Alberta locale, you might face unique advantages and challenges in trying to access justice. Tune in to this episode of Access to Justice when we chat with Jasper lawyer, Chris Stolfa, about how he serves the...

Millions of people are fleeing the war Ukraine. Canada is changing the rules for travel visas and family sponsorship to ease entry to Canada. Tune into this special short episode of Access to Justice to hear the latest from immigration lawyer Melvin...

How can you avoid conflict in your divorce? Why would you want to avoid going to court? Is family court anything like you see on TV? Family lawyer Joanne Waldie of Bruyer & MacKay answers these questions, imparts some wisdom, and so much more on...

What’s the difference between being laid off and fired? How has COVID-19 changed employee rights and employer’s obligations? How you do you know if you’re getting a good deal if you are let go? Find out answers to these questions and more when we...

Do courts ever get to hear about what the kids want when their parents divorce? Get the answer to this question and a whole lot more when we chat with lawyer Jeff Keller who acts as independent legal counsel for children when they get caught in...

Tune into this episode of Access to Justice when we speak with Nitin Bhatia about the basics starting and running a small business. You’ll hear about how, when, and why to involve other professionals like lawyers and accountants, whether you should...

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Do you have to get along with the other person to go to mediation with them? Find out the answer to this question and much more when we chat with collaborative family lawyer and mediator Jim Taylor. We discuss how mediation can help you keep some...