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“”
- Full Commentary - Divorce - Applications made before 6 April 2022“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview“Changes to divorce law The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 received royal assent in June 2020 and came into force on 6 April 2022.”
- Summary of the process“The usual steps in acting in a divorce application made before 6 April 2022 are:”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. The application
- C. Service
- D. If required - Defended proceedings
- E. Application for a decree nisi or conditional order
- F. Application for decree absolute or final order
- G. Finalising the matter
- Further information“”
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
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