Скачать или смотреть ONLINE COURSE: Advocacy in Family Law: A Guide for Solicitors

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 seminar will assist those who wish to gain some knowledge of their role as a family advocate or as an observer. It will provide practical examples of hearings in domestic abuse, children (both public and private) and financial disputes.

This session will give an overview of the following:

• The benefits of undertaking family advocacy
• Types of hearing you encounter
• Negotiation
• Preparation and bundles
• Presenting evidence at the hearing including experts
• Litigants in Person and McKenzie Friends
• Cafcass and local authority reports
• Order of advocates in opening a case, submissions and closing speeches
• Drafting court orders
• Tips and Pitfalls