Recorded Webinar: Drafting with Precision in Family Law Affidavits

A well-prepared affidavit is the backbone of many family law proceedings. This hands-on session examines some big issues on drafting of affidavits in both parenting and property settlement matters that will benefit your practice and your clients. It covers:

• Affidavits and the rules of evidence in family law matters – how it impacts your drafting

• Drafting affidavits for clarity and admissibility

• Drafting techniques to avoid - use of inadmissible opinion, irrelevant material, long paragraphs and poor structuring

• Different affidavits for different matters – be aware of differences in family law matters and how it affects structure

• How does the affidavit support the order you are seeking in your application?

• Rules of evidence in children’s cases – how it may impact affidavits

• Proper use of annexures and exhibits

• When to use an index or table of contents

• Case study – drafting a parenting affidavit

• Case study – fixing affidavit evidence after a client or practitioner discovers the information is not accurate