Family Law Roundup & Legislative Updates
Issues covered include: third parties in family law disputes, problem solving, property settlements, family violence amendments, alternate dispute resolution
Description
As the saying goes, “You don’t choose your family.” But you can choose to attend this seminar to enhance your practice and your knowledge. This seminar covers a broad spectrum of family law practice issues and also addresses important legislative amendments. Join our panel of experts and examine a great array of family law topics as experts in the field help you navigate some of the often grey areas of family law practice.
Attend and earn 4 CPD points including:
3 points in Competency Area 4: Substantive Law
1 point in Competency Area 2: Professional Skills
This seminar was recorded in WA on 11 June 2019
Chair: Jacqueline Brown, Legal Practice Director, Lynn & Brown Lawyers
9.00am to 10.00am: Keeping it in the Family: Involving Third Parties in Family Law Disputes
- Third parties in family law proceedings: who, why and how
- Part VIIIAA
- Section 90AE: Commissioner of Taxation for the Commonwealth of Australia v Tomaras & Ors [2018] HCA 62
Presented by Framy Browne, Partner, Lavan, Recommended Family and Divorce Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
10.00am to 11.00am: Problem Solving, Family Law and Property Settlements in Times of Economic Uncertainty
- Option generation
- Essential negotiation partners
- Timing and strategy
Presented by Toni Parkinson, Director, DCH Legal Group; Recommended Family and Divorce Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm: Family Violence Amendments and Legislative Updates
- Amendments to the Restraining Orders legislation
- Family Court processes and practicalities
- Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2018
Presented by Natalie Kam, Head of Family Law, Culshaw Miller Lawyers; Recommended Parenting, Custody and Children’s Matters Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
Competency Area 2: Professional Skills
12.15pm to 1.15pm: To Negotiate, Collaborate, Mediate, Arbitrate or Litigate, that is the Question
- Preparation is key
- Resolving disputes in the most cost effective manner for your client
- Exploring the alternate dispute resolution (ADR) options
- Examining the advantages and disadvantages of each option
- Utilising ADR options to achieve a successful outcome in family law cases
Presented by Simon French, Senior Lawyer, Dwyer Durack Lawyers; Recommended Family Law Mediator, Doyle’s Guide 2018
Venue
Parmelia Hilton
Level 1, Meeting Room, 14 Mill Street
Perth 6000
WA
Australia