Revisiting the Family Law Act 1996

Katharine will revisit the details of the Family Law Act, look at some unsung sections, consider some of the case law, and the new Guidance and template order, including both non molestation and occupation order injunctions in light of changes in private law developments and the new Guidance from the President and new templates earlier this year.

This webinar will consider the overarching statutory regime, and the seminal cases some of which are really very recent. We will also look at more modest asset cases from the family court. We will consider the strategies in play when mounting or defending such applications, and the main differences between a Schedule 1 and financial remedy case.

It is a course for all levels of family lawyer who undertake domestic abuse work.

Who this is for:

This is an essential webinar for all levels of family lawyers who undertake domestic abuse work.

Level of expertise:

All Levels – this can be picked up throughout anyone's professional career regardless of experience

CPD hours:

This webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.

Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.

Learning objectives:

We will revisit the details of the Act, look at some unsung sections, consider some of the case law, and the new Guidance and template orders.