Preparation and Running of Property Matters in the FCFCOA - 2024 Family Law Conference
The Law Society’s Family Law Committee invite you to the annual Family Law Conference, focusing on the latest issues family lawyers are grappling with.
2024 Family Law Conference
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Program
Time
Session Title
8:30am
Registration opens
8:55am
Welcome and Introduction
9:00am - 10:00am
The Complaints Process and more
Presented by Gavin Howard
1 point in core area 1
This session will explore the process for complaints against solicitors and look at a number of cases in ACT & NSW which have been dealt with by tribunals or the courts. In addition, there will be a discussion about some specific matters in the Solicitors Conduct Rules.10:00am – 10:15am
Morning Tea
10:15am - 11:15am
A Practitioner's Preparation for a Mediation: Common Factors in Property and Children Matters
Presented by the Honourable Justice Faulks
1 point in core area 3
This session focuses on essential mediation preparation for practitioners in property and children matters. Topics include identifying key issues such as trusts and superannuation in property disputes, and addressing current arrangements and practical considerations like schooling and health in children matters. Learn effective problem-solving strategies, define client goals, and plan for logistical challenges, including family violence concerns. Gain practical insights to enhance mediation outcomes.11:15am - 12:15pm
Latest and Greatest
Presented by Kasey Fox and Jacquelyn Curtis
1 point in core area 4
Family lawyers Kasey Fox and Jacquelyn Curtis will present on some of the recent Family Law decisions, with a particular focus on Canberra matters.12:15pm - 1:15pm
Lunch
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Mindfulness for Busy Minds
Presented by Megan Layton
1 point in core area 2
Have you ever tried to meditate and decided that your mind is too busy? Have you tried a mindfulness app and a) found it calming, but it didn’t last or b) decided it’s not for you?
If you’re interested in reducing anxiety and stress and moving from surviving to thriving, then this session is for you. We’ll explore what mindfulness is, how it works, some of the science and we’ll try a range of mindfulness exercises. This session will explore how and why mindfulness helps reduce stress and anxiety, increases wellbeing, happiness and improves health, mental health, performance, relationships and wellbeing. Most importantly it will give you a taste of mindfulness and some ways to begin adapting practices. Sometimes people get put off simply because they haven’t been supported to adapt the practices to meet their unique needs – their mind, body and life. It’s just like exercise, there’s not much point just talking about it, we need to actually practice it.2:15pm - 3:15pm
Protection Orders in the ACT
Presented by the Honourable Magistrate Theakston
1 point in core area 4
In this session, Magistrate Theakston will delve into Protection Orders in the ACT, covering their legislative framework, jurisdiction, tests and considerations, standard conditions, and pre-hearing procedures such as mediation and disclosure. The discussion will address how these orders support unrepresented parties and manage their interaction with existing parenting orders, offering valuable insights from the bench for lawyers familiar with the basics of family violence proceedings.3:15pm - 3:30pm
Afternoon tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preparation and Running of Property Matters in the FCFCOA
presented by the Honourable Judges Hughes and Mansfield
1 point in core area 4
In this session, their Honours Judge Hughes and Judge Mansfield shall discuss some key pointers for running property matters in the Court. Their Honours will touch on:
1. a useful framework for compiling your client’s case;
2. how to deal with family violence in property cases; and,
3. the recent case law on affidavit evidence.4.30pm - 5:00pm
Networking
PREPARATION AND RUNNING OF PROPERTY MATTERS IN THE FCFCOA
JUDGE KATE HUGHES![](https://actlawsociety.asn.au/files/Judge Kate Hughes.png)
The Honourable Judge Kate Hughes was appointed to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in January 2006. She works exclusively in family law. Prior to her appointment, she worked for 15 years in the legal aid sector, practising in areas of crime, family violence, family law and child protection. Her Honour is the current Chair of the joint Family Court and Federal Circuit Court Family Violence Committee.
JUDGE GAVIN MANSFIELD![](https://actlawsociety.asn.au/files/Judge Gavin Mansfield.png)
His Honour Judge Mansfield was appointed as Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) in December of 2021. His Honour owned and operated a small business before deciding to embark on a new venture and undertake his Juris Doctor. In 2011, following the completion of his postgraduate legal studies at the University of Canberra, he was admitted to practice and soon after commenced working at the office of the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions. This led to a busy career as a solicitor advocate in criminal, civil, and family law litigation at the Canberra law firm, O’Connor Harris & Co., during which time he was made Partner.
As a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court, his Honour currently presides solely over matters in the family law division, deciding on parenting and property issues at the final hearing stage of proceedings. His Honour also has an interest in the improvement of the intersection between the Court and state departments in deciding matters that involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Details
- This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register.
- Cost: Members - $50, New Lawyers and Students - $25, Non-members $70
- CPD: Members will receive 1 point in Core Area 4
- This event was recorded as part of the Family Law Conference on Wednesday 21 August 2024.
- This recording will expire on 31 March 2025
Event registration terms and conditions
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General
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Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be made in writing, and all cancellations will incur a fee, however, no charge will be incurred for substituting another person. Outside of the cancellation periods given below, a $10 administration fee will be incurred for any cancellation made. If a registered attendee fails to attend without notifying the Society in writing, no credit or refund will be offered and 100% of the total cost will be retained by the Society.
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Registration
Member Registration | $50.00(GST incl.) | Register |
Non-member registration | $70.00(GST incl.) | Register |
Student registration | $25.00(GST incl.) | Register |