Family law for new entrants – practice and procedure

This introductory webinar is designed for new practitioners, those transitioning into family law, support staff, or anyone returning to practice and in need of a refresher. Covering both theory and practice, it offers a clear overview of key areas you will deal with in family law.

Topics covered include:

• Use of the Family Procedure Rules 2010
• Use of standard documents – what is available?
• Taking instructions and funding
• Divorce and dissolution – What has changed?
• Resolving matters other than through court processes
• Domestic abuse and steps to take – what remedies are available?
• Financial aspects following relationship breakdown
• Financial disputes affecting married parties and civil partners
• Cohabitation and unmarried party disputes
• Private children law disputes
• Child Arrangements and Special Guardianship Orders
• Local authority involvement and impact of care proceedings