Electronic Family Law Hearings
Issues covered include: electronic hearings, evidence, expectations, procedural rules, recent amendments
Description
Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown and social isolation the Family Law of Australia has embraced remote hearings via phone and videos. This timely session will tackle some of the practical and technological dilemmas faced by counsel and practitioners in conducting electronic hearings while providing a useful guide to ensure the best outcome for your client.
Attend and earn 1.5 CPD units in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Once seminars are completed, delegates from Western Australia may apply to The Law Society of Western Australia for family law specialist accreditation points. Each application is subject to approval by the Accreditation Committee on a case by case basis and approval is not guaranteed. Your request for points form and attached materials can be emailed to accreditation@lawsocietywa.asn.au
- Preparing a matter to be heard by electronic means
- Procedural rules and recent amendments
- Electronic evidence
- Expectations from the Bench
- Ensuring communication between all parties
- Tips and some common traps
Presented by Dina Lioumis, Barrister, Waratah Chambers; Recommended Junior Counsel Parenting and Children’s Matters Barrister, Doyle’s Guide 2020 and Skye Hayward, Family Law & Care and Protection Solicitor, Legal Aid NSW