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Recorded Interactive Webinar: Mastering Family Law Contravention Applications: Advocacy and Strategy Under the New Act

Contravention proceedings demand sharp advocacy, precise drafting, and clear strategic judgment. Since the May 2024 amendments, inconsistent judicial approaches have made these skills even more critical for family lawyers seeking to advise clients with confidence and prepare effec
PRESENTED BY Paul Fildes Principal - Taussig Cherrie Fildes , Melbourne

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About the Webinar

Contravention proceedings demand sharp advocacy, precise drafting, and clear strategic judgment. Since the May 2024 amendments, inconsistent judicial approaches have made these skills even more critical for family lawyers seeking to advise clients with confidence and prepare effectively for the first return date. This session will equip practitioners with the professional skills needed to handle contravention applications, including:

  • Clarifying the current legal framework and available remedies, and identifying when the old Act may still apply
  • Assessing when to pursue a contravention application — and when to advise clients that it is not the best strategic option
  • Adapting advocacy skills when acting for Applicants versus Respondents, including how and when to put evidence before the Court
  • Drafting skills: properly particularising orders sought and affidavits in quasi-criminal proceedings
  • Responding persuasively when faced with incomplete or poorly prepared contravention applications

Presented By

Paul Fildes
Principal, Taussig Cherrie Fildes Melbourne, Vic.

 

Paul Fildes is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with over four decades of experience, having practised exclusively in family law since 1983. Recognised nationally for his expertise, Paul was ranked as Preeminent in Australia by Doyle’s Guide in 2024, and again in 2025 as one of only seven Preeminent family lawyers in Melbourne. His firm, Taussig Cherrie Fildes, is one of just five in Victoria ranked First Tier in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide to Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms.

Paul’s practice focuses on complex property litigation, high net worth financial matters, cross-border disputes, prenuptial Financial Agreements, and tax-effective restructuring of family assets. He has a particular interest in international property and relocation cases, involving assets across Asia, Europe, the UK, and the USA.

As a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Paul is part of a global network of leading family law professionals, enabling him to navigate international legal complexities with precision and insight.

From 1993 to 2010, Paul was a partner at Middletons (now K&L Gates), where he established and led the Family Law Practice Group, transforming the firm’s capabilities in this area. In 2010, he merged his practice with Taussig Cherrie & Associates to form Taussig Cherrie Fildes.

Paul is a respected educator and thought leader in family law. He presents Case Watch for the Television Education Network, contributes regularly to legal publications, and speaks at seminars hosted by professional bodies, with a focus on complex financial issues in family law.

He is also a qualified Family Law Arbitrator, Mediator, and trained Collaborative Lawyer, offering clients a range of dispute resolution options.

Paul has held several leadership roles, including:

•        Chair and Executive Member of the Family Law Section, Law Institute of Victoria

•        Victorian Solicitor Representative, Family Law Section, Law Council of Australia

•        Chair of the FLS National Biennial Family Law Conference

•        Board Member, Relationships Australia (Victoria)

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law – Australia wide.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim 1 CPD unit – Professional Skills

OPTIONAL ONLINE QUIZ

This Recorded Interactive Webinar will include an optional online quiz for completion after viewing the recording.  Upon completion of the quiz with a 100% pass rate the successful registered user will receive a CPD certificate confirming completion and the CPD units/points/hours earned.

TEN will aim to have the quiz available for completion within 1 week of the live webinar being held.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Jason Hooker on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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