Disclosure & Best Evidence in Financial Remedy Cases

Introduction

In litigation, evidence is everything. The more cogent the evidence, the greater weight a court is likely to give to it. From as early as the first interview, a family lawyer needs a strategic eye on the evidential burden, striving always for the best possible evidence. This requires not only continuing critical eye on your own client’s evidential position but - very importantly - on the evidence from all other relevant parties, including experts and intervenors.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• Developing a keen eye for cogent evidence
• Maximising the evidential impact of your client’s Form E
• Effective use of Questionnaires and avoiding common mistakes
• Challenging lack of disclosure from other parties
• Getting the best from your expert and the use of shadow experts
• More complex discourse scenarios - Intervenors, Trusts, Companies
• Obtaining evidence from third parties
• Securing attendance from reluctant witnesses
• Dealing with ethical issues