Family Law: Practice and Procedure

Family Law: Practice and Procedure, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive overview of family law in Ontario, providing students with the practical tools they need to navigate the substantive law and procedure related to a marriage breakdown. The text begins with an introduction to the law governing marriage, separation, decision-making responsibility and parenting time, and the division of property and assets, before offering step-by-step guidance on completing court forms, preparing contracts, and performing common calculations for property division, spousal support, and child support. 

Updated to reflect recent amendments to federal and provincial legislation, the seventh edition also features updated guidance on electronic filing, expanded coverage of property rights in common law marriages, and new exercises on working with precedent separation agreements. Numerous fact scenarios, review questions, and a variety of sample documents support applied learning, preparing future legal professionals with the knowledge and skills required to carry out their responsibilities and tackle the complex issues that arise in family law practice.