On 6 May 2024, the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 and the Family Law (Information Sharing) Act 2023 came into effect, bringing with them substantial reforms to the family law system. As a result, parenting principles, Family Law Rules, Court forms, and Practice Directions have been revised comprehensively. 

Join Fiona Kirkman, Accredited Specialist in Family Law, for this course which is designed for solicitors and mediators wishing to gain a practical understanding and overview of family law and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), including navigating the new landscape of family law brought about by the recent changes. This is an interactive course that explores the fundamental principles of family law, dispute resolution, and case management pathways in the FCFCOA. 

Topics covered include: 

• Introduction to family law 

• Parenting matters 

• Managing client emotions 

• Family violence and abuse 

• Alteration of property interests 

• Financial agreements 

• Spousal maintenance 

• Child support 

• Divorce 

• Overview of the FCFCOA 

• Family Law Rules 

• Practice Directions 

• Case Management Pathway under the FCFCOA 

• Pre-action procedures 

• Duty of disclosure 

• Dispute Resolution prior to and after the commencement of proceedings 

• Reaching agreement 

• Commencing and responding to proceedings 

• Court events 

• Subpoenas 

• Compliance 

• Costs 

Please note: 

• There is pre-course work required prior to attending the online workshop. This could take between approximately 30-90 minutes depending on your previous family law experience. 

• This is an interactive workshop-style course and will require active participation. You will be required to turn on your web camera and microphone as required by the facilitator.