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Recorded Webinar: Drafting for Accuracy and Understanding in Family Law Financial Statements

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
PRESENTED BY Fiona Kirkman Principal, Accredited Specialist in Family Law - Kirkman Family Law , Sydney

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About the Webinar

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

Presented By

Fiona Kirkman
Principal, Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Kirkman Family Law Sydney, NSW

Fiona Kirkman is an experienced family law professional with a passion for helping families navigate the complexities of separation and divorce. As the Principal of Kirkman Family Law, Fiona specialises in family mediation and collaborative practice, bringing over 20 years of experience to her work. She is highly skilled in dispute resolution and is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law.

In addition to her work at Kirkman Family Law, Fiona is also a Co-Founder of FamilyProperty, a legal technology product for family law professionals. She is also involved in the development and facilitation of the Family Law Fundamentals course for the Law Society of NSW.

Fiona is acutely aware of the challenges faced by family law professionals, including time and cost pressures. She is committed to utilising her expertise in dispute resolution and legal technology to assist families in reaching resolutions without court. Her dedication to her clients and colleagues and her commitment to the family law profession make her a highly respected member of the family law community.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

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.

Enquiries/Assistance

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

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