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 - Care Proceedings“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview“Care proceedings are brought by local authorities when they believe that a child is at risk of significant harm. Extensive efforts are made before proceedings are issued to keep the child in their current environment. There are two principal types of public law orders: care orders and supervision ...”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. Preparatory casework
- C. Court practice and procedure
- D. Case management hearing
- E. Issue resolution hearing
- F. Final hearing
- G. Placement and adoption orders
- H. Finalising the matter
- Further information“”
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
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