I want to go to trial so that I can tell my story ...
How often have you heard that comment from your clients? What you say in response will greatly affect the way in which the trial will proceed and to some extent how successful your client may be.
The material to be included in affidavits filed in the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court should be considered carefully both in terms of content and in terms of the provisions contained within the
Evidence Act 1995
,
The Family Court Act 1975
,
The Family Court Rules
and the
Federal Magistrates Rules
.
Attendees at this seminar will be given practical advice on how to manage client’s expectations and why it is unhelpful, and perhaps potentially harmful, to your client’s case to include some information.
It is also very important to have an understanding of the current attitude of the courts in relation to the nature and type of evidence your client may want you to present.
This seminar will explore how the various rules of the
“two family courts”
impact upon the Evidence Act in both property and children’s matters.
Topics to be covered in this seminar will include:
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Relevant provisions of the
Evidence Act 1995
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Relevant provisions of the
Family Law Act 1975
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Relevant provisions of the
Family Law Rules 2004
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Relevant provisions of the
Federal Magistrates Rules 2001
Practitioners who attend will also be given practical advice on how to best prepare your client’s case in relation to allegations such as:
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Domestic Violence
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Child abuse
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Drug and alcohol abuse
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Supervision
Professional Skills = 1.0 points
