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Family Law Practice Update - Lunch and Learn Series
- 1 hrs
- 1 CPD Points
- 03/03/2026 - 03/03/2026
- Interactive
- Start from $99.00
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Family Law Practice Update - Lunch and Learn Series
Date and Time: 3 March 2026, 1.00pm to 2.00pm AEDT
Understand the practical impact of the latest Family Law Act and amendments and what they mean for resolving parenting, property and financial matters in today's family law landscape.
Facilitated by: Kathryn Kearley, Accredited Specialist, Family Law Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law
At the end of this live webinar, you will earn 1 CPD point.
Course Outline
If you missed our previous webinar, this is your last chance to get up to date on the major Family Law reforms that took effect in June.
Join this one-hour live webinar for a practical update on the key changes to the Family Law Act 1975, court rules and recent cases:
- Explain the new statutory duty of full and frank financial disclosure introduced under sections 71B and 90RI of the Family Law Act 1975.
- Identify the types of financial information and documents that must be disclosed, including assets, liabilities, income, and trusts.
- Understand the stages and scope of disclosure obligations from pre-action procedures to final resolution.
- Recognise the legal and practical consequences of failing to comply with disclosure requirements.
- Apply the updated disclosure framework when advising clients or managing property and financial settlements.
Delivered live, this is your opportunity to ask questions and clarify how the reforms affect your advice and practice
This live webinar is ideal for practitioners nationwide, recently admitted lawyers, practitioners returning to family law, practitioners transitioning into family law practice, and experienced family law practitioners.
This webinar is produced in NSW and features a NSW-based practitioner. This webinar is available to practitioners from all jurisdictions.
Kathryn Kearley, Accredited Specialist, Family Law Adjunct Lecturer, The College of Law
Kathryn practised at a number of leading national law firms and is now her own firm. She worked in the areas of family law, litigation and dispute resolution and property practice.
Kathryn is an accredited family law specialist with the Law Society of NSW, an accredited mediator and collaborative practitioner.
Kathryn Kearley has over 30 years in legal practice and over 20 years of experience as a law teacher. Kathryn holds degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (UNSW), Master of Laws (Hons) (UNE) and Master of Higher Education (Macquarie University).
Family lawyers need to be abreast of the law and practice so understanding the changes to disclosure and considerations in financial cases is essential.
This course comlies with the mandatory requirement of Substantive Law (1 point).
The time listed for this course is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please take note of any time differences if you are registering from QLD, WA, SA, NT or from outside Australia.
If you intend to claim CPD units for this educational activity, please note that CPD activities are not accredited by the Law Society of NSW or any other equivalent local authority, with the exception of Western Australia. If you hold a practising certificate in a state or territory other than Western Australia and this educational activity extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. The annual requirement is ten (10) CPD units each year from 1 April to 31 March. Some practitioners, such as accredited specialists, are required to complete more than ten (10) units each CPD year.
Practitioners holding WA practising certificates are eligible to earn CPD points for this course. For instructions to earn CPD points, please click here.
Please be aware that this webinar organised by the College of Law may be recorded for use on our websites, marketing materials and publications. By attending and participating in a College of Law Continuing Professional Development course, you consent to the College of Law photographing or recording and using your image and likeness and/or voice.
Kathryn Kearley’s handout is outstanding. More comprehensive than expected.
Past Attendee
Kathryn was a great presenter – interesting and engaging. The materials are excellent.
Past Attendee
For quite a complex area of law, the seminar & the presenter was able to cover a good comprehensive range of topics in a short period of time. She was attentive to questions and managed to address them.
Past Attendee
Kathryn was very passionate and knowledgeable, I learned a lot!
Past Attendee
Kathryn demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the subject matter. I found the webinar interesting and well presented.
Past Attendee
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