Family Procedure Rules - Key Principles & Updates

Introduction

The Family Procedure Rules have been in place now for over 11 years. A sound understanding of the FPR is crucial for all practitioners involved in family law cases, whether those relating to relationship breakdown, finances and children.

Given the advancements in technology, and the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been ongoing developments in the area of family law and practice.

This virtual classroom seminar will consider the key provisions of the rules together with recent developments and case law.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive broadcast will cover the following:

• The 41 parts - outline summary
• General case management, MIAMs and MIAM Voucher Scheme
• Strike Out applications - developing case law, such as FRB v DCA
• Matrimonial orders, financial orders and personal protection
• Practice Direction changes following new divorce law
• Pursuing committal applications and enforcement - developments surrounding Part 37 FPR 2010
• Private and public children law and instructing experts - how is Part 25 working?
• Occupation orders and non-molestation orders
• Revised Practice Direction 12J - in relation to child arrangements cases where domestic abuse is alleged
• Participation directions and Family Procedure Rules
• Practice Direction updates

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.