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Procedure in Private Children Law Cases - Key Principles and Developments

with Safda Mahmood

The procedural landscape of private children law cases continues to evolve, requiring practitioners to stay informed about key principles and recent developments. This course provides a comprehensive guide to handling private children law cases effectively, from parental responsibility and section 8 orders to the latest reforms and pilot schemes.Key Takeaways:-Parental Responsibility: Understand laws on removal/restriction, including the 2024 Act.-Section 8 Orders: Learn who can apply and key steps for child arrangements and disputes.-Practice ... See more

249 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Parental Alienation and Domestic Abuse in Private Children Law

with Safda Mahmood

Handling private children law cases involving parental alienation and domestic abuse requires a nuanced understanding of legal principles, case law, and procedural complexities. This course offers a comprehensive guide to addressing these challenging issues, equipping practitioners with the knowledge and tools to navigate them effectively.Key Takeaways- Explore what constitutes alienating behaviours and their impact on private children law cases.- Gain insights into leading cases, including AM v RF and The Children G and B [2023], and more- Lea ... See more

56 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Child Arrangements in Private Children Law Matters

with Safda Mahmood

In this course expert legal speaker Safda Mahmood will be exploring various methods of enforcement and will discuss the practicalities in knowing the law and practice surrounding the enforcement of contact, with particular reference to the developing case law. In this course we will cover the various methods of enforcement, including enforcement orders, financial compensation, switching of living with arrangements, and committal. It will also include discussions around arrangements in private law cases between parents and other f ... See more

5

463 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Domestic Abuse in Private Children Law

with Safda Mahmood

This course will involve considering the practicalities in knowing what the law and practice provides surrounding listing of matters for fact finding hearings in private children Law cases, with particular regard to cases involving domestic abuse and the use of PD12J.The leading case law developments will be considered. There will also be a consideration of preparing schedules of allegations leading up to fact finding hearings, as well as evidence gathering.This area is really topical as there are matters relating to cross examination when liti ... See more

197 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Enforcement of Orders in Private Children Law

with Safda Mahmood

This practical session will cover the difficult issues surrounding the enforcing of orders, with particular regard to the use of activity directions, committal, switching living with, unpaid work and compensation. There will be a consideration of cases surrounding parental alienation and implacable hostility. This is very much an issue at present, given the Covid-19 pandemic. I will cover the practical problems with child Arrangements in light of the Covid - 19 Pandemic, and the Guidance of the President of the Family Division - COVID-19: Guid ... See more

162 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Procedure in Private Children Law Cases – The CAP

with Safda Mahmood

Designed to resolve disputes arising between separated parents and/or families, the Child Arrangements Programme (CAP) encourages parties to reach safe and child-focused agreements for their child. Where possible the CAP will resolve matters outside of the court setting as this is often cheaper, quicker and more amicable than court resolutions.Lecturer Safda Mahmood will provide viewers with an overview of how the CAP operates in practice, with reference to the mechanisms it has in place to ensure the effective resolution of disputes.During thi ... See more

4.3

227 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Private Children Law – Voice of the Child

with Safda Mahmood

The importance of the voice of the child cannot be underestimated. During this practical session, experienced children law practitioner and lecturer Safda Mahmood, will discuss the range of options available for children and young people to communicate their views in court proceedings.Through the examination of the case law detailed below, this session will consider the CAP programme, Judge’s Meeting Children, Separate Representation and children giving evidence: · Appointment of Children’s Guardian under Rule 16 ... See more

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156 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Drafting in Private Children Law Cases

with Safda Mahmood

This series of bite-size courses will provide private children law practitioners with practical advice on how to complete 2 key forms effectively; the C100 for section 8 Children Act 1989 Orders and the Child Arrangements Programme (CAP). In addition, experienced lecturer Safda Mahmood will also provide practitioners with guidance on how to successfully complete the all important Case Management Order. Completing the C100 Effectively This webinar will consider the importance of being clear about the nature of C100 applications, the type of or ... See more

4.4

202 Users Enrolled

£ 80 +VAT

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Children Law Essential Update 2021

with Safda Mahmood

This course will offer a practical discussion of various aspects of children law matters throughout 2019 and 2020.The course will cover provisions relating to matters including private and public children law, as well as matters relating to adoption, inherent jurisdiction and injunctions.These 2 hours are essential for children practitioners seeking to refresh their knowledge of children law and practice and ensure they maintain structured courses for accreditations.The course will involve both advising and representing clients involved in chil ... See more

134 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Type of Experts in Children law cases – Which One and Why?

with Safda Mahmood

Experts are often relied upon in both private and public law cases. Practitioners need to be aware of the law surrounding who to instruct, how and why. There is often confusion over the procedure and procedural elements, which will be explored.We will consider Part 25 and its relationship with Children and Families Act 2014.

155 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Carrying out Effective Family Law Advocacy - Essential Guide

with Safda Mahmood

Many practitioners somewhat feel overwhelmed by conducting family law advocacy and don't know where to start in terms of preparation, conducting the hearing, and the follow-up work thereafter.Safda Mahmood will use his experience over the last 26 years to try and tap into some of those anxieties by giving a practical, straightforward account of why to effectively prepare for advocacy, particularly concerning preparation, submissions, and living evidence.Safda will also take you through the steps surrounding the preparation and conducting of exa ... See more

4.7

282 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and Current Developments

with Safda Mahmood

This course will involve looking at the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the various developments. There is consideration of, in particular, matters surrounding:Aspects of domestic abuse cross-examination by alleged perpetrators,domestic abuse notices and orders,special measures,Local authority supportThe bill became law on 29th April 2021, and therefore all practitioners need to know about it and how changes things.

4.8

271 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Instructing Experts in Children Cases

with Safda Mahmood

Lawyers in family cases will often be called upon to instruct experts in children’ cases.Experts are often relied upon in both private and public law cases. Practitioners need to be aware of the law surrounding who to instruct, how and why.There is often confusion over the procedure and procedural elements, which will be explored.There will be a consideration of Part 25 FPR 2010, and its relationship with Children and Families Act 2014.There will also be consideration of the developing case law in this field and recent guidance from the legal ... See more

4.5

182 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Essential Private and Public Children Law Update Autumn 2021

with Safda Mahmood

It will cover both private and public children law updates, as well as matters relating to adoption, inherent jurisdiction and injunctions.The course is split into 3 individual 1 hour sessions.These 3 hours are essential for children practitioners seeking to refresh their knowledge of children law and practice and ensure they maintain structured courses for accreditations.The course will involve both advising and representing clients involved in children related matters, and will cover an examination of the developing case law and statutory pro ... See more

5

206 Users Enrolled

£ 259 +VAT

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Private and Public Children Law Update for Autumn 2022

with Safda Mahmood

This course will offer a practical discussion of various aspects of children law matters throughout 2021 and 2022.It will cover both private and public children law updates, as well as matters relating to adoption, inherent jurisdiction and injunctions.These 3 hours are essential for children practitioners seeking to refresh their knowledge of children law and practice and ensure they maintain structured courses for accreditations.The course will involve both advising and representing clients involved in children related matters, and will cover ... See more

5

253 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Private And Public Children Law Update Autumn 2023

with Safda Mahmood

This live webinar will cover both private and public children law updates, as well as matters relating to adoption, inherent jurisdiction and injunctions. The course will involve both advising and representing clients involved in children related matters, and will cover an examination of the developing case law and statutory provisions in this area. Hosted by expert Family and Children Law solicitor and trainer, Safda Mahmood, this training is essential for children practitioners seeking to refresh their knowledge of children law and ... See more

5

284 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Dealing With Enforcement Orders

with Safda Mahmood

Delivered by children law solicitor and lecturer Safda Mahmood, this bite-size webinar will tackle the difficult subject of enforcing contact orders in children law contact cases.Consideration will be given to the options available, namely the use of activity directions, committal, switching residence, unpaid work and compensation. Safda will discuss the pros and cons of each option and will offer guidance on how to assess your client’s circumstances and advise them appropriately. Ideal for private children law practitioners looking to refres ... See more

4.4

191 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Internal and External Relocation Cases

with Safda Mahmood

Primarily aimed at private children law practitioners, this course will provide viewers with a practical discussion of the law and practice surrounding applications to remove children. Lecture Safda Mahmood will consider developing case law in this area and will focus on applications to remove children from the jurisdiction and the issues which this presents. The following areas will be considered:· Specific issue application· Motivation and commitment &nb ... See more

5

132 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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