Marcus Sixta,
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer, Fertility Lawyer
Managing High Conflict Arbitrations
Marcus Sixta, a former social worker, certified collaborative divorce lawyer and an accredited family law mediator, will discuss the legal challenges of managing high conflict arbitrations. He will discuss dealing with difficult personalities when they are the client, self-represented opposing litigants, opposing counsel, or judges. He will describe the lessons he has learned from navigating difficult arbitrations and dealing with court appeals of arbitration awards.
Managing High Conflict Arbitrations
January 17, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 (MST)
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$25 Members / $50 Non-Members
EVENTS
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Registration for the 2023 AFCC Alberta Chapter Conference:
Transforming Family Justice in Alberta,
is open. Click here to learn more
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Many of our virtual events are recorded for the benefit of future viewing. Email us to learn more.
Distinguished Member:
Dr. Larry Fong, R. Psych
August 10, 2022
Virtual Meeting
Presented by Dr. Terry Singh, Phd., R. Psych, to Dr. Larry Fong, R. Psych an honoured, distinguished member of the AFCC Alberta Chapter
The AFCC Alberta Chapter Distinguished Member Series recognizes outstanding, late-career AFCC Alberta Chapter members for their accomplishments; and facilitates the intergenerational transmission of knowledge and insights among the AFCC Alberta community.
2021 AFCC Alberta Chapter Conference
Hearing Without Harm: how do we honour a child's voice?
March 19, 2021
Virtual Webinar
Presented by Dr. Lorri Yasenik, Jonathan Tieman, Hanita Dagan,
Andrea Doyle and Jeffrey Keller (Legal Aid), Judith Lake, Dr. Jason Jones, Catherine Fox, QC, and
the Honourable Justice Kachur, The Honourable Judge G. Benns and the Honourable Judge T. LaRochelle
Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
Family Law Practice Note 7
Overview and Update
January 15, 2021
Virtual Webinar
A practical overview of Court of Queen's Bench Practice Note 7
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Carter, Registered Psychologist with Queen's Bench Justice Debbie A. Yungwirth and
Rhyannon O'Heron, Lawyer
2020 AFCC Alberta Chapter Conference
Protecting Children from Conflict: Family Justice in Alberta
March 5 – 6, 2020
Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, AB
Presented by: Dr. Matthew Sullivan, The Honourable Justice Rodney A. Jerke, The Honourable Justice Debbie A. Yungwirth, Dr. Harriet MacMillan, and Dr. Lorraine Ferris
2018 AFCC Alberta Chapter Conference
"I dont want to go!" Children who resist post-separation contact with parent
March 15 – 16, 2018
Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, AB
Presented by: Barbara Jo Fidler, Ph. D. and Nicolas Bala
Parenting Coordination and Mediation/Arbitration Process Design
November 27th, 2017 and November 18, 2016
Calgary, AB
for Legal and Mental Health Professionals working in Family Law
Presented by: Doug Moe Q.C., Kevin Hannah Q.C., Brad Mustard
Edmonton Supper Clubs
Third Tuesday of the month
Edmonton, Alberta
Various topics for AFCC members and non-members
Guest speakers, webinars, Q & A
Currently cancelled due to the covid 19 pandemic
2022 AFCC Alberta Chapter Conference Access to Justice: Diversity & Inclusion in Family Law in Alberta in 2022
March 4, 2022
In Person and Virtual Meeting
Presented by Judith Lake, Jonathan Tieman, Sonja Lusignan, AFCC Alberta Chapter Board
The Honourable Justice Sheilah Martin, Supreme Court of Canada; Patricia Blocksom, QC, Dr. Sui Ming Kwok, Dr. Richard Spelliscy, Mr. Mosi-Taylor Cole, Susannah Alleyne, Enrieque Dubon-Roberts; the Honourable Chief Justice Mary T. Moreau, Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and the Honourable Judge Mah, Provincial Court of Alberta
The New Divorce Act is Redefining Your Practice
February 4, 2021
Virtual Webinar
Parliament passed the long-awaited changes to the Divorce Act in 2019 however, due to disruptions from the pandemic, the coming into force date was deferred until March 1, 2021. Join Shams Amiry and Dr. Terry Singh as they lead participants through the Divorce Act changes, with a unique perspective of law and psychology.
Presented by Dr. Terry Singh and Shams Amiry
Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Family Law Practice Note 8 Overview and Update
November 26, 2020
Virtual Webinar
A practical overview of Court of Queen's Bench Practice Note 8
Presented by: Dr. Eileen Along, and Shams Amiry
2019 AFCC Alberta Chapter Conference
Putting the Children First in High Conflict Separation & Divorce
March 14 – 15, 2019
Hilton Garden Inn, Calgary, AB
Putting the Children First in High Conflict Separation & Divorce
Parenting Assessments, Parenting Plans & Parenting Coordination
The Good, the Bad and the In-Between
Presented by: Phil Epstein and Dr. Michael Saini
Family Restructuring Therapy
Jan 29, 2017
Lister Hall, U of A, Edmonton AB
A Model for Parent Conflict Intervention With Separated/Divorced (Including Never-Married) Families
A Training Workshop for Psychologists working with "High Conflict" Separated and Divorced Families
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Carter
The New Millennial Family
March 16-17, 2017
Calgary, AB
Navigating Best Practice in a Changing World
Presented by: DR. Marsha Kline Pruett, Ph.D., M.S.L. and DR. Kyle D. Pruett M.D
Practice Note 7 and 8 Workshops
February 18, 2016 – Calgary
February 19, 2016 – Edmonton
Evaluative, Therapeutic and Mediation/Arbitration Interventions with Separated/Divorced Families:
Uses, Misuses and Risks
Presented By: Eileen Ailon and Dr Stephen Carter, and the Alberta Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Risk Management Committee
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