17th Annual Family Law Conference e-book

Family lawyers face the unenviable task of helping families navigate some of the most emotionally charged and difficult situations they may ever encounter in their lives. Whether it's a contested property settlement matter, a dispute over parental arrangements, or a disagreement over financial support, family lawyers play a critical role in ensuring that their clients' rights are protected and that their interests are represented effectively.

This year’s conference examines these key issues and provides family lawyers with the latest insights, strategies, and best practices to help them successfully navigate these complex legal matters. Dedicated sessions include the assessment of initial contributions, running interim spousal maintenance claims, as well as contravention applications in the FCFCOA. It also includes dedicated sessions on the new Family Law Amendment Bill 2023, as well as how to manage valuation issues in a volatile market.

Day 1 - Thursday 10 August 2023

Property Settlement Matters

• From Erosion to Springboards: The Assessment of Initial Contributions Over Time
• The Role of Kennon in Property Settlements: Is it Time to Move On?
• Defences to Equitable Claims in Family Property Disputes: Time for the Strategy
• Trusts in Family Law – A Trustee’s Perspective
• Show Me the [Interim] Money: Running Interim Spousal Maintenance Claims in FCFCOA

Parenting Matters

• I fought the law and….I won?: Contravention applications in the FCFCoA
• Safety Concerns and Parental Capacity: Revisiting ‘Re Andrews’ in Light of Keane

Day 2 - Friday 11 August 2023

Courtroom Procedures

• Saying Goodbye to "Shared Parental Responsibility": Are Better Days Ahead?
• How Late is Too Late? Managing Limitation Periods and Applications to Proceed out of Time
• Managing and Responding to Defective Applications in Family Law Proceedings

Challenges in Practice

• A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Implementing Financial Agreements
• When the Price is not Right: Managing Valuation Issues in a Volatile Market