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Recorded Webinar: Counting the Cost of Family Violence on Property Settlements

The impact of family violence has been increasingly recognised by the courts in property settlement matters. This session examines the financial consequences of family violence, including: What circumstances are necessary to raise the Kennon argument?
PRESENTED BY Adam Cooper Principal - Cooper Family Law , Brisbane

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About the Webinar

The impact of family violence has been increasingly recognised by the courts in property settlement matters. This session examines the financial consequences of family violence, including:

  • What circumstances are necessary to raise the Kennon argument?
  • Can the Kennon argument apply to post-separation violence and conduct?
  • What evidence is required to rely on the argument?
  • The rise and recognition of emotional abuse and coercive control
  • How the assessment on contributions is calculated: Jabour Jabour [2019] FamCAFC 78; Benson Drury [2020] FamCAFC 21; Koch Kest [2021] FamCA 408

Presented By

Adam Cooper
Principal, Cooper Family Law Brisbane, Qld

Adam Cooper has been a family lawyer and advocate for over 20 years. He initially started practice as a barrister, before taking on special counsel roles and then establishing Cooper Family Law in 2011. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Adam was a professional footballer and counsellor.

Adam is considered around Australia as a thought-leader in family law, regularly speaking at family law conferences. He has delivered papers on technical property settlement matters, family violence, substance abuse, family law court advocacy and other key areas. He is the author of the Domestic Violence component of the Queensland Law Handbook and regularly appears in radio broadcasts discussing family law matters.

Adam’s has clients throughout Australia and overseas. He regularly appears in both state and federal courts, and has advised judges in matrimonial courts of the United States about the family law of Australia.

Adam also has tertiary qualifications in social science and has a deep understanding of the difficulties faced by family law clients, and the need to pursue timely resolutions.

Who 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 – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

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]

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