Ninth Annual Melbourne Family Law Conference e-book

Family lawyers shoulder the challenging responsibility of guiding families through emotionally charged and complex situations. From contested property settlements to parental disputes and financial valuation disagreements, family lawyers play a vital role in safeguarding clients' rights and representing their interests effectively during trying times. 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 upcoming reforms dealing with the impact of family violence on property settlements.

Dividing Up the Assets

• Untying the Knot: Validity and Enforcement of Financial Agreements
• From Erosion to Springboards: The Assessment of Initial Contributions Over Time
• Trusts in Family Law – A Trustee's Perspective
• When the Price is Not Right: Managing Valuation Issues in a Volatile Market

Safety Concerns and Family Violence

• Safety Concerns and Parental Capacity: Revisiting 'Re Andrews' in Light of Keane
• The Impact of Family Violence in Property Settlements

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

3 Compulsory CPD Topics

• Professional Skills:  Show Me the [Interim] Money: Running Interim Spousal Maintenance Claims in FCFCOA
• Practice Management & Business Skills:  Legal Innovation in Family Law: Embracing Disruption in the Digital Era
• Ethics:  The Ethics of Acting in Your Client’s Best Interests – When Have You Gone Too Far?