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Recorded Webinar: First Return Dates in Family Law: Maximising Returns in the Online

Running a first hearing for a property or parenting matter in the Family Law Courts can be complicated and dynamic at the best of times, let alone in the current online environment. This practical session examines how you can maximise your returns in the digital age and ensure yo
PRESENTED BY Stephen Page Director & Accredited Family Law Specialist - Page Provan , Brisbane

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About the Webinar

Running a first hearing for a property or parenting matter in the Family Law Courts can be complicated and dynamic at the best of times, let alone in the current online environment. This practical session examines how you can maximise your returns in the digital age and ensure you achieve a cost-effective and productive outcome for your client. It covers:

  • Practical considerations in light of COVID-19
  • Dealing with urgent matters involving property or children
  • Interim orders - what can you do?
  • Preparing the matter with your client:
    • Distilling the issues to their narrowest point
    • Can the parties agree on some issues?
  • Should you obtain a family report prior to the first return date for parenting matters?
  • How to use first return dates as a strategic tool

Presented By

Stephen Page
Director & Accredited Family Law Specialist, Page Provan Brisbane, Qld

Stephen is a director of Page Provan, family and fertility lawyers in Brisbane. He was admitted in 1987 and has been an accredited family law specialist since 1996. Stephen was an independent children’s lawyer between 2007 and 2023.

Stephen is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. He is an international representative on the ART Committee of the American Bar Association. He is the Secretary of the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand.

For many years, Stephen served on the committees of domestic violence organisations, including co-founding a domestic violence service.

Stephen has presented at many conferences throughout Australia and internationally. He is the author of many articles, two chapters and two books: When Not If: Surrogacy for Australians (2022) and International Assisted Reproductive Technology (2024).

Among other awards, Stephen has received the inaugural Pride in Law Award (2020) and the Queensland Law Society President's Medal (2023).

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for Family lawyers - Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

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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