Family Law Drafting Intensive
Issues covered include: Drafting Binding Financial Agreement and Binding Child Support Agreement, Drafting Spousal Maintenance and Child Support Applications, Drafting Interim Parenting Applications and Complex Parenting Consent Orders,
Description
This previously sold out seminar will allow you to examine in-depth three of the most critically important areas of family law practice. With practical guidance, useful drafting examples and real world scenarios, you will master your drafting techniques and strategies for binding financial agreements, spousal maintenance and child support applications, as well as, interim parenting applications and complex parenting consent orders.
Attend and earn 4 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
Chair: James Steel, Principal, Barry Nilsson
9.00am to 10.20am: Understanding the Elements of a Binding Financial Agreement and Binding Child Support Agreement: Steps to Precision Drafting
- A guide to avoiding drafting errors and strengthening your BFA drafting: common tips and traps
- When is the Court likely to set aside an agreement?
- Recent case developments and scenarios and how they impact what you should and shouldn’t include in your agreements
- Have the amendments to s90G made any real difference in practice and in interpretation?
Presented by Kate Graham, Director, BGM Family Lawyers
10.20am to 10.40am: Morning Tea
10.40am to 11.55am: Step by Step Guide to Drafting Spousal Maintenance and Child Support Applications
- Identifying common problems and how to deal with them when they arise
- Tips and traps: what you need to avoid or include in your applications to find success
- Review of recent decisions and analysis of the implications for your drafting strategies
- Tips and traps
- Practical examples and lessons to implement into your practice
Presented by Bruce Provan, Managing Director, Page Provan
11.55am to 1.15pm: Drafting Interim Parenting Applications and Complex Parenting Consent Orders
- Identifying and avoiding drafting errors
- Ensuring your orders and agreements are enforceable
- Common scenarios and key takeaways
Presented by Shannon Daykin, Legal Practitioner Director, Daykin Family Law; Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Testimonials
“Very engaging, interesting, insightful and approachable! Amazing!”
Venue
Mercure Brisbane
Level 2, 85-87 North Quay
Brisbane 4000
QLD
Australia
Parking Information
Parking is not included in you registration. Here are some options below. Secure Parking at Mercure Hotel offers a discounted daily rate from $36 by validating tickets at Mercure Reception prior to departure. Click here to view rates .
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:Train Stations - Roma Street StationBus Interchange - George Square Bus Station