Topics include:

1. Jurisdiction of the family law courts
2. Practice and procedure in the courts
3. Family law dispute resolution before court action and after court action
4. Financial cases including property and spouse maintenance
5. Parenting cases
6. Affidavits and evidence
7. Preparing for court events and trial

Kathryn Kearley 
Lawyer, Law Teacher & Accredited Specialist, Family Law Adjunct Lecturer, Practical Legal Training and Master of Applied Law Programs, The College of Law

Kathryn practised at a number of leading national law firms, including her own firm for a number of years. She works 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 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 law is not another variant of civil litigation. Family lawyers must know the law. They also need to know the court rules and the practice directions and apply them in all the work they do with a view to helping clients reach a solution which is just, timely and cost effective."

This live webinar is ideal for practitioners across Australia seeking a practical understanding of family law. It’s suited to recently admitted lawyers building foundational knowledge, practitioners returning to family law after time away from the area, and lawyers from other practice areas - such as wills and estates, property, or litigation - who want to broaden their expertise or advise clients where family law issues overlap.

This webinar is produced in NSW and features a NSW-based practitioner. This webinar is available to practitioners from all jurisdictions.  

The time listed for this course is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Please take note of any time differences if you are registering from QLD, WA, SA, NT or from outside Australia.

The course complies with the mandatory requirements of Substantive law (2 points), Professional skills (2 points), Practice management (1 point), Ethics and professional responsibility (1 point).

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.