Family LawENG
This practical publication assists family law practices in matters of divorce, domestic agreements, domestic violence orders, financial remedy, private child arrangements, and care proceedings.
7 Matter Plans
Overview
This practical publication assists family law practices in matters of divorce, domestic agreements, domestic violence orders, financial remedy, private child arrangements, and care proceedings.
Through the use of detailed matter plans, each guide sets out the typical flow of a family law matter from start to finish, including the negotiations prior to commencing proceedings to interim applications, preparation and conduct of final hearings, and enforcement.
The family law publication provides all the commonly required precedents and forms for solicitors, including applications, affidavits, orders, and correspondence.
The guide covers all aspects of a family law matter, from negotiations prior to commencing proceedings to interim applications, then preparation and conduct of final hearings and enforcement.
Precedents provided with this publication include:
- Consent orders;
- Parenting plan;
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements;
- Initial letters of advice to the client;
- Example content for witness statements;
- Contract of expectations.
The comprehensive Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed, and the client is properly advised.
Ready To Use Resources
Choose from ready-to-use legal documents within this Publication.
7 Matter Plans Included
- ALERTS - Nil“null”
- Full Commentary - Private Child Arrangements“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview“The principal aim is to come to an arrangement which is in the best interests of the child rather than the parent. Courts do not need to become involved in child arrangements and should only ever be asked to participate as a last resort. Parents will face criticism from the court if they have not ...”
- Summary of the process“The usual steps in acting for private child arrangements are:”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. Parental responsibility
- C. Mediation information and assessment meeting
- D. Settling the matter
- E. Child arrangements orders and other issues
- F. If required - Urgent applications
- G. Going to court
- H. If required - Discontinuance and ceasing to act
- I. If required - Enforcement
- J. Finalising the matter
- Further information“null”
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
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