The family law courts require full and frank disclosure of parties’ financial position, a position which is straightforward in theory but more difficult in practice. This session will guide practitioners in the completion of the Financial Statement form and how to avoid costly and problematic mistakes, including:

• Recent developments and changes involving financial statement forms
• What full and frank disclosure really means and the consequences of getting it wrong
• Client involvement in form completion – how do practitioners ensure accuracy and completeness?
• Tips for including and describing complex financial matters
• Common mistakes in form completion and strategies for getting it right
• What supporting documents are essential?
• Reviewing and amending financial statements in changing circumstances
• Examples and case studies