Course description
Many family practitioners find their practice touches upon the Court of Protection or seek to broaden their practice to include the jurisdiction but lack confidence to do so.
This webinar will appraise you fully of the practice in the Court of Protection, which can feel alien to what we are used to in the family court. You will be provided with practical tips to enable you to be fully equipped to navigate the procedure, find the law you need and deal comfortably with common issues that may arise in practice.
It is presented by expert barrister Catherine Ellis, who regularly undertakes work in the Court of Protection and has particular expertise of cases concerning welfare decisions, as well as experience of cases involving jurisdictional issues.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
Many family practitioners find their practice touches upon the Court of Protection or seek to broaden their practice to include the jurisdiction but lack confidence to do so.
This webinar will appraise you fully of the practice in the Court of Protection, which can feel alien to what we are used to in the family court. You will be provided with practical tips to enable you to be fully equipped to navigate the procedure, find the law you need and deal comfortably with common issues that may arise in practice.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- The court’s jurisdiction - how cases are brought before the Court of Protection
- How to decipher the terminology, acronyms and jargon
- Who are the parties, including understanding the participation of the Protected Person (‘P’)
- An overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Court Of Protection Rules 2017 - where to find the sections and rules that you are most likely to need
- Pre-Action steps and the Pathways
- The approach taken by the Court of Protection - capacity and best interests
- How to tackle the hearings themselves
- How to handle tricky issues in practice
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