Law - Family Law Cases & Materials

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KEB194.Z82 M37 1998
Self-Counsel Press publication that provides an overview of separation, divorce and annulment, maintenance and support, children and property rights.

LAW LIBRARY level 3: KEB194.Z85 .F331 2001
Contains materials examining the trends in case law, and how and if the courts consider gender, colour, sexuality, cultural heritage, and other such factors. Also available online via CLE Online .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE537.5 .C36
Reproduces the full text of legislation and digests of recent cases relating to family law in Canada. Also includes extensive commentary on issues relating to: Marriage and Divorce; Spousal and Child Support; Children; Custody and Access; Status of Children; Guardianship; Adoption; Children in Need of Protection; Family Mediation; Domestic Contracts; Pensions; and Taxation. Also available via CBCA .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KEB194 .F35
Identifies the applicable legal principles and practice in family law cases, featuring concise statements of the legal principles in many important areas. Also available online via CLE Online .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KEB194.Z85 A56
Includes child support guidelines, the Divorce Act, Family Relations Act and court rules. Also available online via CLE Online .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KEB194.A6 B75 2006
Includes relevant case law, forms, precedents, procedural checklists and commentary. Also available online via CLE Online .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE539.2 .K76 2010
Provides information on recent developments in family law, such as same-sex marriage, alternative dispute resolution and child support.

LAW LIBRARY (level 3): KE539 .P3965 2013
Provides an overview. Incorporates new developments in the areas of child and spousal support and dispute resolution with a thorough analysis of family law in Canada. Includes Federal Child Support Guidelines, alternative dispute resolution, as well as the fundamental principles of family law within topics such as Marriage, Cohabitational Relationships, Domestic Contracts, Family Violence, Spousal Separation and Divorce, and Matrimonial Property Rights. Also 2022 edition available online

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KEB194.A6 F36 1998
Provides sample clauses for family law agreements and commentary on when and how to use these clauses with concise discussions of current law, practice tips and tax implications. Included are sample separation, cohabitation and marriage agreements.

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE559 .S29 2003
Details when a domestic contract should be made and how to write one whether married, engaged, or living together (including same-sex couples). Includes what can be covered; what terms are or are not legally enforceable; fairness in contracts; the importance of independent legal advice, and in what circumstances an agreement can be set aside.

LAW LIBRARY (level 3): KE559.A62 S73 2004
Contains a comprehensive collection of samples for marriage, cohabitation and separation agreements. Describes the laws and practice that affect all agreements; provides an interview checklist; provides Independent Legal Advice forms; and sets out relevant legislation and policies. Also available online via Westlaw Edge Canada .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE600 .M45
Covers all aspects of law and practice related to custody and access in Canada with expert commentary on the stages of a custody-access proceeding including interim proceedings, decisions on the merits, enforcement, variation and appeals. Includes other topics of current interest such as expansion of access rights including access for grandparents, child representation, mobility rights and the effect of religion on custody and access.  Also available via Westlaw Edge Canada .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE602 .F43
Provides guidelines and support tables with explanations of the mechanics of the legislation and the more important provisions.

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KEB194.Z85 A56
Includes child support guidelines, the Divorce Act, Family Relations Act and court rules.

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE602.A6 M32 1998
Incorporates new developments in the areas of child and spousal support and dispute resolution with a thorough analysis of family law in Canada. Includes Federal Child Support Guidelines, alternative dispute resolution, as well as the fundamental principles of family law within topics such as Marriage, Cohabitational Relationships, Domestic Contracts, Family Violence, Spousal Separation and Divorce, and Matrimonial Property Rights. Also available via Westlaw Edge Canada .

LAW LIBRARY (level 3): KE602 .P39 2017
Provides quick and efficient means to gain access to pertinent information on all aspects of the Federal Child Support Guidelines and corresponding provincial guidelines. Cites all of the most recent relevant cases from every province and territory. Also current editionss available online (2020 ed.) .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KEB194.Z85 A56
Includes child support guidelines, the Divorce Act, Family Relations Act and court rules.

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE567.5 .H35
Focuses on how trial and appellate courts are applying the law in cases brought before them. Includes information regarding the current state of the common law dealing with the federal Divorce Act, including divorce, child and spousal support, child access and the variation of court orders made under the Act.

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE564.57 .M33
Includes the Divorce Act and Federal Child Support Guidelines.

LAW LIBRARY (level 3): KE564.54 .M33 1986
Provides an overview of divorce law and includes family law forms. Also available through the FamilySource tab via Westlaw Edge Canada .

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KEB201 .D47 1999
Provides step-by-step instructions in putting together a successful desk order divorce package. Commentary explains desk order divorce procedure and strategy, and each document that must be submitted is annotated with sample provisions and practice tips. Also available online via CLE Online .

See Volume 14, Title 63 Family Law (Divorce) and Volume 14A, Title 63.1 Family Law (General) for an overview of family law, including leading cases, primarily from Western Canada. Update the text by referring to the grey-edged pages at the beginning of the sections. Also available via Westlaw Edge Canada .

See Family Law volume for general information on jurisdiction, marriage, divorce, property claims on breakdown of relationship, matrimonial home, spousal support, and domestic contracts. Also available via Lexis+ .