Course description
Family lawyers are often expected to undertake their own advocacy almost at the beginning of their careers. Many feel they lack the knowledge, skills or confidence to undertake this task and would benefit from some training in this area.
Presented by Stuart Barlow, this 1 hour webinar will assist those who wish to gain some elementary knowledge and practical training for their role as a family advocate. It will deal hearings in domestic abuse, children (both public and private) and financial disputes.
During this webinar expert speaker Stuart will provide invaluable insights and useful hints and tips gained from over 40 years’ experience in Family Law and Court litigation. He conducts most of his own advocacy and has dealt with many cases involving litigants in person.
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Introduction
Family lawyers are often expected to undertake their own advocacy almost at the beginning of their careers. Many feel they lack the knowledge, skills or confidence to undertake this task and would benefit from some training in this area.
This webinar will assist those who wish to gain some elementary knowledge and practical training for their role as a family advocate. It will deal hearings in domestic abuse, children (both public and private) and financial disputes.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- The benefits of undertaking family advocacy
- Types of hearings and court orders
- Negotiation
- Preparation and Bundles
- Presenting evidence at the hearing
- Finding of fact hearings
- Expert witnesses
- Litigants in Person and McKenzie Friends
- Cafcass and Local Authority reports
- Order of advocates in opening a case, submissions, cross examination and closing speeches
- Drafting Court Orders
- Tips and pitfalls in advocacy
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