Course description
Family lawyers are often expected to undertake their own advocacy almost at the beginning of their careers. Many feel they lack the knowledge, skills or confidence to undertake this task and would benefit from some training in this area. This live session will assist those who wish to gain some elementary knowledge of their role as a family advocate. It will provide practical examples of hearings in divorce, domestic abuse, children (both public and private) and financial disputes.
Some of the key topics to be discussed will include the benefits of undertaking family advocacy, the types of hearings you encounter, and negotiation. Preparation and bundles, presenting evidence at the hearing and drafting court orders will also be covered.
Presenter Stuart Barlow is a solicitor with over 40 years’ experience in Family Law and Court litigation, so is well-placed to offer guidance in this area.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
Family lawyers are often expected to undertake their own advocacy almost at the beginning of their careers. Many feel they lack the knowledge, skills or confidence to undertake this task and would benefit from some training in this area.
This live session broadcast will assist those who wish to gain some elementary knowledge of their role as a family advocate. It will provide practical examples of hearings in divorce, domestic abuse, children (both public and private) and financial disputes.
What You Will Learn
This live and interactive session will cover the following:
- The benefits of undertaking family advocacy
- Types of hearing you encounter
- Negotiation
- Preparation and bundles
- Presenting evidence at the hearing
- Litigants in Person and McKenzie Friends
- Drafting court orders
- Cafcass and local authority reports
- Order of advocates in opening a case, submissions and closing speeches
Expenses
MBL Seminars Limited
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