Core Knowledge For New Family Practitioners

Course level

Introductory

Delegates

This course will be of benefit to trainee and newly qualified solicitors and Legal Executives commencing their family law experience, or returners to this area of law looking for an overview and an update.

Overview

You will be taken through an overview of the practical steps to advise on, and to lodge an application in divorce, children, domestic abuse, and a financial claim; in each case pre-action steps, the court forms and procedure before the court will be outlined.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the main forms, common directions, procedural rules and practical steps throughout all stages for the following areas:
    • Divorce and other forms of petition – defended and undefended
      • Section 8 applications for contact, residence, specific issue and prohibited steps
        • Domestic abuse - non-molestation and occupation orders
          • Financial relief – the protocol, Forms A and E, the First Appointment and Financial Dispute resolution hearing

            • "A CPD certificate of completion will be provided by BPP Professional Education Limited upon request, following attendance."


              Approved for accreditation by the Bar Standards Board

              Course Dates

              Location Dates Time Availability
              Manchester 02 Sep 2020 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Spaces
              London 12 Nov 2020 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Spaces
              Leeds 21 Nov 2020 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Spaces

              If you would like any further information on any of the electives please call us on 2020 226 2422 or email [email protected]

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