Adrian is the Principal of Gold Stone Family Lawyers in Melbourne. He has practised family law for more than 25 years, and is accredited as a family law Specialist by the Law Institute of Victoria. Adrian is also admitted in England and Wales where he practised family law for a number of years. He was formerly a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the Law Institute and holds a post-graduate Masters in Applied Family Law.
Recorded Webinar: Hand in Hand: The Evidence Act and Family Law Proceedings
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About the Webinar
The laws of evidence can be complex, and their application to family law matters can sometimes provide challenges to practitioners seeking to argue their client’s case in a detailed and personal manner. This session will examine some of the key evidentiary issues in family law and provide a best practice guide to practitioners in preparing and submitting evidence, including:
- The application of the Evidence Act to family law disputes
- Conflicting provisions and how they are managed
- The rules of evidence for child-related proceedings
- Legal professional privilege and waiver issues – revisiting Strahan
- The use of secretly recorded evidence and the court’s discretion
- Self-incriminating evidence in family law and the use of s128 certificates
- Social media posts as evidence
- Cases and examples
Presented By
Adrian Stone
Accredited Family Law Specialist, Gold Stone Family Lawyers Melbourne, VicWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law - Australia wide.
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