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Issues covered include: Agreements under the PRA and the Law Commission’s Proposal for Family Income Sharing Arrangements, Drafting for Overseas Assets, Setting Aside Separation Agreements
Gain a step by step guide through of 4 of the most critical areas of family law practice. Through practical guidance and real world scenarios, you will master your drafting techniques and strategies for contracting out under the PRA, drafting separation agreements and so much more. You will discuss common mistakes and pitfalls and examine the Family Court’s approach towards these important areas. Attend and gain a renewed understanding of effective drafting practice that you can apply immediately.
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
Chair: Graeme Stanton, Director, Auckland Family Law
2.00pm to 2.45pm: The FISAbility of Contracting Out: Agreements under the PRA and the Law Commission’s Proposal for Family Income Sharing Arrangements
How will parties be able to contract out of the Law Commission’s proposal for Family Income Sharing Arrangements? Explore the difference between the current law and the Law Commission’s FISA proposal and gain practical guidance relating to:
Presented by Sally Morris, Partner and Emma Littlewood, Solicitor, Morris Legal
2.45pm to 3.30pm: Drafting for Overseas Assets: Dividing Relationship Property under the Property (Relationships) Act
Join Ben Snedden as he provides you with practical guidance on how to draft an agreement to include the complexities of overseas assets when a relationship dissolves.
Presented by Ben Snedden, Barrister, Hobson Chambers
3.30pm to 3.45pm: Afternoon Tea
3.45pm to 4.30pm: Drafting Separation Agreements and Orders
Presented by Ruth Gregory Barrister, Halcyon Chambers
4.30pm to 5.15pm: Setting Aside Separation Agreements pursuant to section 21J of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976: Serious Injustice Case Studies
Penelope Stevenson will survey current case law and the limited range of circumstances where an application to set aside a contracting out agreement may be granted by the exercise of the Court’s discretion pursuant to section 21J of the PRA.
Presented by Penelope Stevenson, Barrister, Vulcan Building Chambers
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