Upcoming Virtual Event – Blurred Lines: When Children’s Maturity, Capacity and Privacy Collide

Russell Alexander’s Family Law Now  presents a virtual event with Russell Alexander, Andy Inkster, Susanna Crichlow & Mark Simpson.

This practical and timely session cuts through the confusion surrounding children’s privacy, capacity, and decision-making across family law, health care, education, and privacy legislation. With clear explanations and recent case law updates, the program helps make sense of how these rules apply in real-life situations involving schools, post-secondary institutions, and young adults. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies for drafting effective court orders, managing client expectations, and addressing safety concerns such as family violence and coercive control. Designed to be accessible and solution-focused, this program offers valuable guidance for anyone navigating these evolving and complex issues.

This session contains 1-hour of Professionalism content.

The panelists cover the following topics:

1. The Legal Landscape: Why This Area Is So Complex
2. Maturity vs. Capacity: Two Concepts, One Spectrum
3. Identifying the Core Problem
4. What Providers Are Saying
5. Why Confusion Persists
6. Translating the Law Into Practical Guidance
7. Drafting Effective Court Orders: What to Say and Why It Matters
8. Managing Client Expectations Around Children’s Privacy
9. Safety-Focused Decision-Making: Family Violence and Coercive Control
10. Specific Contexts and Recent Case Law Developments

Wednesday, February 11th at 12:00 PM ET

Register Now

Registration is complimentary, and we welcome legal professionals, individuals navigating separation or divorce, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge in the area of family law. Once registered, you will receive an email via Zoom with your login details for the event.

Confidentiality: We understand the importance of privacy in sensitive matters like these. To respect confidentiality, all attendees’ identities will remain anonymous to other audience members, ensuring a safe and secure environment for open discussions.

*Please note that all of the content provided in the presentations is intended to provide general information on separation, divorce, and family law matters, and should not be construed as legal advice.