Law 30
LAW30-CV2
Investigate the legal implications that result from forming, changing and terminating various types of family relationships.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Analyze case studies to identify common legal requirements of a marriage (e.g., age, mental capacity, marital status, consanguinity) and common-law relationships in Saskatchewan and in other provinces of Canada. |
| (b) | Examine how the definitions of family, marriage and cohabitation have evolved and continue to evolve through legislation and court decisions. |
| (c) | Assess the complex interplay between cultural and/or religious customs, marriage laws and the Charter in terms of the legal status of a relationship (e.g., polygamy, polyamory, arranged marriages, marriage outside Canada). |
| (d) | Evaluate the different contracts or agreements (e.g., cohabitation agreements, the division of family property, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support) that parties can enter into before, during or after a marriage or cohabitation relationship. |
| (e) | Assess the benefits and disadvantages of court orders, voluntary agreements or mediated settlements in the termination of family relationships. |
| (f) | Examine the grounds for and legal implications of, separation, divorce and annulment. |
| (g) |
Describe the rights and responsibilities of parents and guardians and how family law protects the rights of children, including topics such as:
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| (h) | Differentiate between past and present government policies and traditional Indigenous practices related to interventions into Indigenous families, such as adoption of Indigenous children, Sixties Scoop, residential schools, Jordan’s Principle and interactions with government agencies and programs. |
| (i) | Analyze how family law affects families with differing societal values, cultural expectations and economic circumstances. |
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PLEA’s Law 30 Resource Portal
This web portal created by Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan is designed to link Law 30 curricular outcomes and indicators to available PLEA resources.
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Record posted/updated:
December 10, 2021
R026344
Canadian Family Law (7th ed.)
This book provides a comprehensive and scholarly look at Family Law in Canada. It identifies the changing character of Canadian families and poses questions concerning possible future directions of law and social policy in Canada. The topics include marriage, cohabitation, domestic contracts, family violence, marriage breakdown, spousal and child support, parenting arrangements, appeals and matrimonial property rights. consequences of marriage breakdown and divorce.
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Book
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
May 10, 2022
R001231
The Law is (Not) for Kids: A Legal Rights Guide for Canadian Children and Teens
This book provides answers to questions about legal rights and issues that affect children and youth as they pertain to rights and laws that affect life at home, at school, at work and in relationships. Topics such as cyberbullying, consent and parental custody are discussed. The resource includes a glossary of legal terms and an appendix of websites and other sources of information for children.
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Book
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$22.99
Record posted/updated:
December 22, 2021
R031236
Family Law: Practices and Procedure (6th ed.)
This book explores topics such as marriage, annulment, divorce, custody, supports (child and spouse), property rights, and divorce procedures and is organized into 17 chapters. Some key terms are defined in the margins and bulleted points are used within paragraphs to help highlight key points.
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Book
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$92.00
Record posted/updated:
March 15, 2022
R025378
Surviving Your Divorce: A Guide to Canadian Family Law (6th ed.)
This resource explains how legal services can help you through a divorce. It examines all aspects of the ending of a marital relationship and how the laws play a role in the divorce process. The information is organized into 17 chapters and has an index to locate specific topics within of interest.
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Book
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R011036
A Brief Introduction to Law in Canada
This resource examines the key processes and institutions of Canadian law. Also discussed are Canada's legal history, the Canadian Constitution, careers in law and the core categories of law, such as: property law, family law, business and consumer law, administrative law and criminal law.
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Book
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$80.00
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
R012287
Taken. W5
This episode of W5 investigates the story of a young mother who was traumatized by being forced to give up her child for adoption because she was seen to be immature or unfit to parent. Was this the right thing to do, or a violation of human rights?
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CD/DVD
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$129.95
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R008753
Introduction to Law in Canada (2nd ed.)
This comprehensive textbook covers in depth the nature of law, common and civil law systems, Canada's Constitution, key subject areas in law and the legal profession. Chapter summaries, review questions, extension activities, case studies and colourful charts are included. Definitions are highlighted and reading lists and websites for additional information are provided.
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Book
Price :
$92.00
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021