Family Law Fundamentals Workshop
Join me at the Law Institute of Victoria on 12 July from 8.30 am to 5.15 pm for two workshops on essential family law skills. This is a repeat of a similar session earlier this year. Feedback from the LIV was: “The materials you supplied were informative and of a high quality. This has been…
Child focus- working together for good parenting outcomes?
In Family Dispute Resolution you have the great advantage of hearing the stories from both parents, and the opportunity to work with these to avoid the parents becoming entrenched and positional. Child focus moves the discussion away from the position and needs of the individual parents, and on to the child. The questions change from…
Attachment Theory-what it means and why it is important!
Professionals working with parents need to have a basic understanding of the social science research involving the impact of separation on children. This is a fluid and dynamic area, but there are some principles that appear to be well established. These enable us to help those we are working with to appreciate what is…
The Benefits of Patience & Teamwork
I am currently supporting ‘Alice’ in the resolution of parenting and financial issues arising from her separation approximately two years ago. Recently we reviewed her journey, and realized that it is a very good example of the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to family disputes. Alice had been in a relationship for about 12…
Inspiration and insight from the classics
We all have teachers who had a profound influence on us that continues for life. My english teacher in my last year of school was just one of these! She encouraged us to read widely to increase our horizons and life experience. We all became avid readers! I heard on the weekend that we…
Avoiding Traps and Pitfalls in Financial Settlements
Hear from leading industry specialists about how you can get the best financial outcome for your clients following separation. Avoid the traps and pitfalls that cost your clients money, and that keep them from achieving their settlement goals, by utilising complimentary professional service. Event details 7am–9am, April 27th $124 Breakfast included Law Institute of Victoria Lecture Theatre 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne See on Google…
Family Dispute Resolution Survey Overview
Over 4 weeks from August to September, 110 family law solicitors throughout Melbourne and the surrounding regional centres were surveyed to obtain their opinions and experiences of Family Dispute Resolution services. Approximately 50 % responded and the following is a summary of the information provided. The family law practitioners surveyed stated that Family Dispute Resolution…
Getting the money out – dealing with companies and trusts in family law property settlements
As a solicitor or FDRP it is not unusual to be faced with clients wanting to discuss property settlement, where they are seeking to obtain the benefit of assets that are held in a company or trust. This presents particular legal dilemmas that are often poorly understood by at least one of the parties and…
Family Law Essentials
Part 1 The initial meeting with a family law client is crucial in achieving a satisfactory outcome for both client and solicitor. This is an opportunity to: Clarify the relationship between lawyer and client so that each appreciate what they can expect of the other; Obtain background information to enable the client to fully explain…