This course is designed for solicitors and mediators wishing to gain a practical understanding and overview of family law and the FCFCOA. 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 & abuse 
• Alteration of property interests 
• Financial agreements
• Spousal maintenance 
• Child support 
• Divorce 
• Overview of the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) 
• Family Law Rules 
• Practice Directions 
• Case Management Pathway 
• Pre-action procedures
• Duty of disclosure
• Dispute Resolution prior to and after the commencement of proceedings 
• Reaching agreement
• Commencing & responding to proceedings 
• Court events
• Subpoena
• Compliance
• Costs 

Please note this course is interactive and will require active participation with the facilitator and other participants. Attendees will be required to turn on their web cameras and microphones.