Family Law Deskbook--ONLINE

Current to: July 15, 2025

Whether you are already working in or are new to a family law practice, you need a resource to help you manage the many aspects of a family law file—from file organization to document preparation and filing. With the Family Law Deskbook at arm's reach, you have quick and easy access to explanations of why the law firm is organized the way it is, what your role is, how to find information, how to complete documents, and, importantly, how to communicate with clients. Checklists, charts, forms, and sample documents provide you with tools to help you work most efficiently. Succinct and clear explanations of legal concepts help you understand the context of your work in a family law file.

With this resource, you will be able to:

• speedily complete tasks with over 100 precedents unique to family law support staff needs
• verify your work against comprehensive checklists
• find answers to common practice issues quickly
• train new staff with the assistance of a comprehensive resource
• help the firm maintain efficient file management systems

Buy today and provide vital support on family law files to your firm! View a sample from this book!

Highlights of the 2025 Update include:

• incorporation of amendments to the Supreme Court Family Rules, Divorce Act, Family Law Act, and Provincial Court Family Rules
• references to "companion animals," per amendments to the Family Law Act
• reminders that proceedings under the Divorce Act may be conducted in either official language of Canada, per amendments to the Divorce Act
• updated references to the BC Family Maintenance Agency
• updated references to procedure before the Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal

Annual subscription rates are based on firm size. A monthly payment option is available.

Online subscribers can purchase a print copy of Family Law Deskbook for 20% off its regular price.

*For non-law firm pricing, please contact CLEBC Customer Service.

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CLEBC Legal Editor
Allison A. Cartier
acartier@cle.bc.ca

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