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Family Law Practice Update
- 1 hrs
- 1 CPD Points
- - 13/03/2025
- Interactive
- Start from $99.00
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Family Law Practice Update
Date & time: 13 March 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT
Join our one-hour live webinar to stay current with the recent changes in Family Law Practice, so you can provide accurate advice and safeguard your clients’ interests.
Facilitated by: Kathryn Kearley, Accredited Specialist, Family Law Adjunct Lecturer, The College of Law
At the end of this live webinar, you will earn 1 CPD point.
Course Outline
Staying current with changes in Family Law Practice is essential for providing accurate advice and safeguarding your clients’ interests.
Join our one-hour live webinar to ensure that you are across the recent changes in Family Law Practice.
By attending this webinar, you will:
- Learn about the recent and pending changes to the Family Law Act, and the changes to the Family Law Rules and court and dispute resolution procedures
- Get tips to address these changes to law and procedure
- Gain insight on a few recent key cases
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.
Substantive Law – 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.
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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 law changes constantly - far reaching amendments to the Act commenced on 6 May 2024 and more amendments are pending with the current Bill before parliament. With those changes, there will be changes to the court rules and forms."
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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