Professional Training

Drafting & Enforcing Private Children Law Section 8 Orders - Guidance & Top Tips

Length
5 hours
Next course start
24 May, 2024 See details
Course delivery
Classroom
Length
5 hours
Next course start
24 May, 2024 See details
Course delivery
Classroom

Course description

Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 creates three types of orders for private law children proceedings: Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issue Orders, and Prohibited Steps Orders.


Presented by Jack Henry, who is both a Barrister and Partner within D F Legal LLP Solicitors, this full day in-person course will look at the legal foundation of these orders and apply them to everyday cases that practitioners will face. It will also provide useful hints and tips for not only drafting the applications but also structuring your case theory and drafting the final order.


The course will then consider what you should do when a Section 8 Order breaks down and one party or both are in breach of the order. The enforcement process will also be considered and the key considerations of the Court and the parties.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

24 May, 2024

  • Classroom
  • London
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 creates three types of orders for private law children proceedings:

  • Child Arrangements Orders
  • Specific Issue Orders
  • Prohibited Steps Orders

This new full day, in-person course will look at the legal foundation of these orders and apply them to everyday cases that practitioners will face. It will also provide useful hints and tips for not only drafting the applications but also structuring your case theory and drafting the final order.

The course will then consider what you should do when a Section 8 Order breaks down and one party or both are in breach of the order.

The enforcement process will also be considered and the key considerations of the Court and the parties.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

  • Overview of the types of orders under Section 8 of the Children Act
  • Key legal principles
  • Practical consideration when making drafting a Section 8 Order
  • Useful case examples demonstrating case theory and practical drafting tips
  • Overview of the enforcement process and procedure
  • Warning Notices and Penal Notices
  • Court powers and range of options available
  • The ‘reasonable excuse test’
  • Key cases and tactical considerations
  • Practical hints and tips for making and defending an application

Expenses

From £486
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

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