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The Indispensable Guide to Family Law - Practice and Procedure
- 7 hrs
- 6 CPD Points
- 26/03/2026 - 26/03/2026
- Interactive
- Start from $594.00
- WA0303_FAM1
The Indispensable Guide to Family Law - Practice and Procedure
26 March 2026, 9.00am to 4.00pm AEDT
Family law is one of the most personal and impactful areas of practice in Australia. With almost one in three marriages ending in divorce and blended families now part of everyday life, family lawyers play a vital role in helping people navigate some of life’s hardest transitions.
Join our full-day live webinar to build your confidence and develop the practical skills you need to work in this rewarding area of law.
Facilitated by Kathryn Kearley, one of Australia’s most respected family law specialists, you’ll explore the core legal framework, dispute resolution options, court procedures, and the ethical considerations unique to this field.
By attending this webinar, you will:
- Learn how family law operates within the Australian legal system
- Understand the role of dispute resolution in and out of court
- Know when and how to apply key dispute resolution processes
- Get practical insights into common family law matters and court steps
- Clarify your ethical duties and how they shape professional conduct in family law practice.
Facilitated by:
Kathryn Kearley, Accredited Specialist, Family Law Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law
Feedback from past attendees:
- “The lecturer was very knowledgeable. I am a new practitioner that has started in Family Law, and I learnt more here than at university or in the office.”
- “Kathryn Kearley’s handout is outstanding. More comprehensive than expected.”
- “For quite a complex area of law, the seminar & the presenter was able to cover a good comprehensive range of topics in a short period of time. She was attentive to questions and managed to address them.”
At the end of this live webinar, you will earn 6 CPD points.
Course Outline
Topics include:
- Jurisdiction of the family law courts
- Practice and procedure in the courts
- Family law dispute resolution before court action and after court action
- Financial cases including property and spouse maintenance
- Parenting cases
- Affidavits and evidence
- Preparing for court events and trial
This live webinar is ideal for practitioners across Australia seeking a practical understanding of family law. It’s suited to recently admitted lawyers building foundational knowledge, practitioners returning to family law after time away from the area, and lawyers from other practice areas - such as wills and estates, property, or litigation - who want to broaden their expertise or advise clients where family law issues overlap.
This webinar is produced in NSW and features a NSW-based practitioner. This webinar is available to practitioners from all jurisdictions.
The time listed for this course is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please take note of any time differences if you are registering from QLD, WA, SA, NT or from outside Australia.
The course complies with the mandatory requirements of Substantive Law (2 points), Professional Skills (3 points), and Ethics and Professional Responsibility (1 point).
If you intend to claim CPD units for this educational activity, please note that CPD activities are not accredited by the Law Society of NSW or any other equivalent local authority, with the exception of Western Australia. If you hold a practising certificate in a state or territory other than Western Australia and this educational activity extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. The annual requirement is ten (10) CPD units each year from 1 April to 31 March. Some practitioners, such as accredited specialists, are required to complete more than ten (10) units each CPD year.
Practitioners holding WA practising certificates are eligible to earn CPD points for this course. For instructions to earn CPD points, please click here.
Kathryn Kearley, Accredited Specialist, Family Law Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law
Kathryn practised at a number of leading national law firms and is now her own firm. She worked in the areas of family law, litigation and dispute resolution and property practice.
Kathryn is an accredited family law specialist with the Law Society of NSW, an accredited mediator and collaborative practitioner.
Kathryn Kearley has over 30 years in legal practice and over 20 years of experience as a law teacher. Kathryn holds degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (UNSW), Master of Laws (Hons) (UNE) and Master of Higher Education (Macquarie University).
"Family law is not another variant of civil litigation. Family lawyers must know the law. They also need to know the court rules and the practice directions and apply them in all the work they do with a view to helping clients reach a solution which is just, timely and cost effective."
Please be aware that this webinar organised by the College of Law may be recorded for use on our websites, marketing materials and publications. By attending and participating in a College of Law Continuing Professional Development course, you consent to the College of Law photographing or recording and using your image and likeness and/or voice.
Kathryn Kearley’s handout is outstanding. More comprehensive than expected.
Past Attendee
Kathryn was a great presenter – interesting and engaging. The materials are excellent.
Past Attendee
For quite a complex area of law, the seminar & the presenter was able to cover a good comprehensive range of topics in a short period of time. She was attentive to questions and managed to address them.
Past Attendee
Kathryn was very passionate and knowledgeable, I learned a lot!
Past Attendee
Kathryn demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the subject matter. I found the webinar interesting and well presented.
Past Attendee
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