What do family lawyers really think about FDR?
Join me to discuss What family lawyers really think about FDR, how this impacts on the strategic alliances that we form, and the expectations we can have for referrals.
Breakfast Networking Seminar-Capacity for Decision Making 16 August 2017
Join me and two experienced professionals to discuss the important topic of “Capacity for Decision Making”. So often in family disputes there are important factors impacting on parties ability to make good decisions. These need to be identified, assessments need to be made as to the most appropriate process for the family to engage in…
Exploring the developing landscape for resolving family disputes out of court
Changes to the legislation around pre-action procedures, funding cuts resulting in large court lists, and lengthy delays for final hearings, means that parties to family disputes are seriously considering options for resolution out of court. Choosing from the various alternatives requires a good understanding of the different pathways, their strengths and pitfalls, and an ability…
Lawyers as Change Maker
I hope you will join me at this wonderful workshop at the RACV Club on 12 April 2017 to explore the question-Are integrative models of legal practice now the most apt and sophisticated response when family and interpersonal conflict, including family violence, intersect with the law? I will be participating on the panel to discuss…
Family Law Fundamentals Workshop 23 March 2017
Join me at the Law Institute of Victoria on 23 March from 8.30 am to 5.15 pm for two workshops on essential family law skills. This is an improved version of a similar session lat year. Feedback from the LIV was: “The materials you supplied were informative and of a high quality. This has been a great…
Breakfast Networking Seminar 8 March 2017 7.00 am to 9.00 am
Have you been asked by clients to draft up an agreement for them and wondered which of the various options would be best? Have you worried about complying with the requirements of the legislation, and using the most appropriate language? These and other questions will be answered at our next Breakfast Networking Seminar when experts…
Evidence in Family Law Proceedings
Join me at the Law Institute of Victoria on Monday 14 November to explore the next instalment in their ‘Essentials In Family Law’ Series. On this occasion we will investigate “Evidence in Family Law Proceedings”. There are specific rules of evidence that apply to family law proceedings, but many lawyers new to this area have…
Family Law Conference
This year the 17th National Family Law Conference 2016 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 18 – 21 October 2016. With over 1000 delegates and what promises to be an engaging and thought provoking program, this will be an opportunity that family lawyers interested in networking and hearing of developments and trends in…
Protecting Your Wealth in Later Life-Networking Seminar
Today we are often approached by clients seeking assistance in the context of breakdown and blending of families. If you would like to explore some of the issues arising from these situations, including how to assist clients to protect their assets in later life, then this seminar is for you! Join me and other leading…
Current Developments Conference
The College of Law is presenting the inaugural Current Developments Conference in Melbourne on Thursday 6 October. This is a seminar tailored to Masters students across all practice areas. The day will provide new and exciting updates from College lecturers, and provide a great networking opportunity with lecturers and fellow peers. Join me to hear about: Ethics…