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Recorded Webinar: Parenting Orders for Children with Special Needs
The requirements for the FCFCOA to consider the best interests of the child can be complicated where the child has autism or other special needs. This session will provide a guide to practitioners and what matters need to be taken into account when considering the nature of the p
PRESENTED BY
Adam Bak
Director, Farrar
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About the Webinar
The requirements for the FCFCOA to consider the best interests of the child can be complicated where the child has autism or other special needs. This session will provide a guide to practitioners and what matters need to be taken into account when considering the nature of the parenting arrangements, including:
- What challenges do families with special needs children have?
- Initial meetings with a client with a child with special needs – asking the right questions
- Making assessments and obtaining expert advice
- Strategies for minimising risks to children in separation, negotiation and seeking orders
- Designing orders to meet the needs of the child, including:
- shared custody and the impact of changes to routine
- other children of the family: Cullen Cullen [2016] FamCA 110
- medical considerations
- capability of parents to look after the child Hamilton Logan [2015] FamCA 647
- relationship between the parents
- ongoing needs where a child may never be independent
- Financial considerations, including setting up a special needs trust
- Support and resources for practitioners
Presented By
Adam Bak
Director, FarrarWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Information
Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law . This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.
WA lawyers – From 1/4/2021, due to changes to your CPD requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]