Twilight Webinars Paid

This topical Twilight canvassed the new “Discrete Property List” which is currently being implemented in the Brisbane Registry of the Federal Circuit Court. Registrar Turnbull of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, who is in charge of implementing the Discrete Property List, presented covering issues such as the structure and goals of the List, the Court’s expectations, and what parties and practitioners can anticipate when appearing at this type of listing.

In this twilight, a formidable panel discussed dealing with difficult clients, and the challenges facing practitioners on a daily basis. The panel consisted of Karen Oakley, Tony Phillips, Damien Greer, Deborah Awyzio, Mary-Ann Huth and Joseph Box and the session was chaired by Ann-Maree David.

Social Worker Leanne Bamford shares her presentation on the Impact of Coercive and Controlling Abuse on Children.

Leigh McBean from RateSetter Australia looks at solicitor's duties and the Family Law Rules when running interim applications for partial distribution in order to obtain funds, and to compare and contrast those interim applications with the alternative of borrowing.

In this twilight, barristers Jeff Bunning and Michael Alexander battle it out and show off their advocacy in a series of mini interim hearings dealing with parenting, spousal maintenance and partial property settlement. They illustrate the right and wrong way to approach advocacy at the interim hearing level and give valuable tips for preparing your own advocacy. Her Honour Judge Spelleken adjudicates and provide valuable insights of her own about interim hearing advocacy.

This seminar provided an opportunity for networking as well as an informal Q & A session with his Honour Judge Steve Middleton canvassing topics on all things family law as well as practical tips for the practitioners appearing routinely before his Honour in relation to how his Honour’s list will be managed, preparing your client for the court process and drafting court material.

In this Twilight, Murray examines the statutory provisions in the Family Law Act 1975 that invest courts with jurisdiction to decide children and property related cases. His presentation includes a brief discussion on the sections of the Act that implement Australia's obligations under the Hague Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (the 1996 Hague Convention) on the power of a court to exercise its jurisdiction in child -related proceedings. Finally, Murray goes through the basics of the doctrine of forum non conveniens and its effect on Australian courts deciding children and property cases.

Taxation law is complex and dynamic and can be difficult for family lawyers to stay in touch with. They impact on all business and personal financial decisions, but particularly on family law settlements. In this twilight seminar, tax lawyers Frances Becker and Melinda Peters guides you through the complex web of taxation revenue and commercial law and its relevance to family law matters.

John Thynne and Peter Haley of Vincents offer expert insights into business valuations. John and Peter answer those burning business valuations questions such as: • Will the experts scope assist in settling the matter? • Is the business property or a financial resource? • Can a business have a negative value? • Is the business infrastructure a valuable asset or sunk cost? • Should income tax be taken into account on Division 7A loans? • Is a written report the best use of your expert?