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Family Law Now Virtual Event Recording Release: Voice of the Child

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Written by Russell Alexander ria@russellalexander.com / (905) 655-6335

Recording Release – Voice of the Child

We are pleased to announce the virtual event recording release of Voice of the Child.

In this 1-hour presentation panelists, Russell Alexander, Golan Yaron & Jonathan Paynter, discuss the following topics:

1. What is a Voice of the Child report (VOC)
– legislation, purpose

2. When: before or during court, anytime

3. Who prepares the VOC report
– qualifications & training

4. Private vs OCL, Judicial interviews

5. The How
– Where are interviews conducted?
– How many?
– How is the report delivered? Oral vs written

6. Weight: treatment by counsel, parents, and Judges

7. Screening: Parental and other influences

8. The Child’s Right to Counsel

9. Challenging VOC reports

10. Case Law

* This program has been accredited by the Law Society of Ontario and contains 1-hour of professionalism content

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About the author

Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.