NCA Family Law case studies
NCA Family Law · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NCA Family Law Examination is one of the challenge examinations administered through the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) process for internationally trained lawyers and Canadian common law graduates from civil law jurisdictions who are seeking to qualify in a Canadian common law province or territory. Family law is one of the subject areas the NCA assigns when it reviews an applicant's academic record and finds insufficient coverage of the topic. This page offers an independent study aid: a structured introduction, topic breakdowns, and practice questions designed to help you prepare. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the NCA or the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. The NCA Family Law case studies are 5 cases and about 2,676 words.
1The Late-Disclosed Offshore Account
Priya and Daniel married in 2011 and separated in 2023. Their separation agreement, signed in 2024, divided a house, two vehicles, and Daniel's pension, and contained a clause stating each party accepted the division as full and final settlement of all property claims.
586 words, about 3 min2Relocation With a Six-Year-Old
Mei has primary care of her daughter Ava, age 6. Under the current order, Ava lives with Mei and spends alternate weekends and one midweek evening with her father, Tom.
546 words, about 3 min3Support for a Self-Employed Payor
Owen and Sara divorced after 14 years of marriage. Owen owns a incorporated consulting business.
500 words, about 3 min4The Contract Signed Under Pressure
Lena and Marcus married in 2018. Two weeks before the wedding, Marcus presented Lena with a 20-page prenuptial agreement.
521 words, about 3 min5A Protection Order and Parenting Time
Nadia and Chris separated eight months ago. Nadia obtained an emergency protection order after Chris pushed her during an argument and smashed a phone.
523 words, about 3 min