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Recorded Webinar: Binding the Financial Agreement in Family Law
In a post Thorne v Kennedy landscape, clients may be wondering whether a financial agreement can be truly binding. While a completely watertight financial agreement may be a pipe dream, there are things you can do to increase their effectiveness. This session examines the Court’s
PRESENTED BY
Justine Clark
Special Counsel Accredited Family Law Specialist, Coote
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About the Webinar
In a post Thorne v Kennedy landscape, clients may be wondering whether a financial agreement can be truly binding. While a completely watertight financial agreement may be a pipe dream, there are things you can do to increase their effectiveness. This session examines the Court’s current approach with financial agreements and how you can draft a financial agreement that sticks. It covers:
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How to get it over the line - drafting strategies to prepare a common sense, financial agreement to protect and deliver certainty for your client
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What goes in and what stays out? The important question of disclosure, and when
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Defending a financial agreement:
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What weapons are available when the threat of attack is pending?
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How have the lower courts applied the High Court’s reasoning in Thorne v Kennedy?
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Lessons from recent cases, including Jess Garvey [2018] FAMCAFC 44
Presented By
Justine Clark
Special Counsel Accredited Family Law Specialist, CooteWho 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.
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