This talk will cover Jurisdictional criteria, Procedure, Orders available – (lump sums, periodical payments and school fees orders), Housing and standard of living, Factors which the court will consider when making an order for financial provision, Interim orders, Relevant case law, Standard of living, Income claims – HECSA and AFM, Legal funding and allowance for costs during Schedule 1 applications, TOLATA and Schedule 1, Tax consideration and Tactics when acting for applicant and respondent.

Children abduction
Niamh Wilkie (Barrister, 5 St Andrew’s Hill Chambers) –

This topic will cover International Child Abduction – applicable law – Hague Convention 1980 – a general overview with a focus on the defences and review of some of the latest court decisions on this area of law.

parental Alienation
Gemma Lindfield​MCIArb (Barrister, 5 St Andrew’s Hill Chambers) –

Update on the Upcoming changes to FPR from 29 April 2024

Jo O’Sullivan (Collaborative Solicitor, Solicitor Neutral, Accredited mediator and author of the book ‘(Almost) Anything But Family Court.’/ O’Sullivan Family Law)

Upcoming changes to FPR which will enable court to adjourn proceedings for non-court processes with potential costs consequences for non-engagement. What are non-court processes, and how can lawyers be involved?