This talk will largely focus on external relocation applications from issue to final hearing, however will also briefly look at internal relocations. It will touch upon the current law that is applied and look at practical guidance and steps that lawyers acting for both Applicants and Respondents need to be aware of at each stage of the proceedings. This will include specific examples from various countries that either party may need to consider and address within their application.

Practicalities for the solicitor in a financial case
Karen Dovaston (Solicitor/Arbitrator, Dovaston Law Solicitors)

his presentation will touch on some of the ‘how to do it’ aspects of running a financial case, from the first meeting with the client to thinking and planning ahead. The focus will be on asking you to think as a problem solver – not simply going through the motions. Karen has just finished editing and updating the Matrimonial Financial Toolkit (2nd Edition) to be released via The Law Society Bookshop in October 2024.

Arbitration and Mediation.
His Honour Michael Horowitz KC (Barrister,1 Hare Court)

Updates and Development.

This talk will cover the recent interesting cases in a wide variety of topics covering financial remedy proceedings, to include Schedule 1, Costs, jurisdiction, Part III, Non-Court Dispute Resolution, Pensions, Conduct and Others. Run through the cases, the facts involved and the key points/practical guidance to take from them for future reference.

Finding of Fact Hearings in Private Children Proceedings and the role of the QLR.
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’s cases are common. The Court of Appeal has given guidance on matters relevant to the court process. Following the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Qualified Legal Representatives (QLR) are being increasingly appointed in finding fact hearings. This presentation will review the current law and procedure, including Re H-N and Others (Children) Domestic Abuse: Findings of Fact Hearings) [2021] EWCA Civ 448 and later cases.

It will cover:

• Conducting a Finding of Fact hearing.
• Reviewing the importance of Practice Direction 12J.
• Restrictions on cross-examination.
• The appointment and role of Qualified Legal Representatives (QLR)
• Recent procedure and case law

An exploration of the enforcement procedure and how to navigate the requirements of an application to commit. This is a technical jurisdiction that requires careful consideration and preparation. This presentation will help you navigate the pitfalls.