Finance Update
Sarah Cornes (Solicitor, paertner at International Family Law Group LLP) –

Sarah will cover Division of capital on divorce, Special Contribution and Compensation, Agreements, Valuations, Disclosure, Conduct, Other practical judgements for the last 12 months.

Jo will discuss her experiences, the law and its practice to provide you with a good grasp of this controversial way of helping couples separate in family law.

Child maintenance can be complicated in finance cases. The talk will try and simplify the process and look at the approach post James v Seymour.

Finding of Fact Hearings in Private Children Proceedings- Where are we now?
Stuart Barlow (Solicitor, Author of “A Practical Guide to Working with Litigants in Person & McKenzie Friends in Family Cases”) –

Finding of Fact hearings in Private Children Cases have been a source of much debate in recent times. The Court of Appeal has recently given guidance on matters relevant to the court process when considering domestic abuse and fact-finding hearings. This presentation will review the current law and procedure as well as possible changes to finding of fact hearings in future.

The Family Law Arbitration Children Scheme is a useful tool for practitioners to resolve disputes. Moving beyond the court system with its delays and creaking infrastructure, arbitration provides expedition and flexibility which should be kept in mind for most types of children cases. The presentation will explore the procedure, scope and enforcement of children arbitration. We will consider the benefits and drawbacks, with some practical examples.

Andrew will share some thoughts and practical guidance on ways in which to challenge the evidence of a Cafcass officer in family proceedings