In family law, parenting matters can quickly become complex. If this is your area of expertise, you need to be well-versed in the latest developments so that you aren’t caught off-guard when dealing with complicated issues like relocation disputes or child welfare concerns.
These are situations that demand current legal knowledge and the ability to respond with precision. That’s why you simply cannot afford to miss our upcoming 7-CPD-point family law CPD programme on Thursday, 18 September 2025, in Sydney, titled “Family Law Parenting Conference: Welfare, Risk and Financial Support of the Child.”
Understanding Child Welfare and Risk
The conference begins with a deep look into child welfare. You’ll gain practical strategies for identifying risks, responding to allegations of family violence and addressing relocation requests in a way that prioritises the child’s needs.
The session on relocation disputes will outline current case law, procedural considerations, and jurisdictional factors across intrastate, interstate and international matters.
This is particularly relevant for cases where the move could significantly alter a child’s access to a parent or support network.
Trauma-Informed Approaches in Parenting Disputes
Parenting cases involving allegations of harm can leave lasting effects on the child and the family as a whole. Understanding trauma-informed practice is critical for ensuring that decisions and advocacy are grounded in a clear grasp of how trauma shapes behaviour and memory, which in turn shapes testimony.
The conference will cover ways to integrate these principles into your preparation, including the examination of witnesses and drafting of orders.
Practical Skills for Child Support Agreements
When financial support for a child is contested, clarity and precision in drafting agreements become critical.
The practical guide to drafting child support agreements will walk you through the elements that must be included for enforceability, as well as common drafting pitfalls to avoid.
Examples will illustrate how to structure terms that will reduce the likelihood of future disputes, thereby keeping the child’s needs at the centre.
Managing Departure Applications Effectively
The programme will close with a session on departure applications, focusing on the legal grounds required and the evidence needed to support them. When all is said and done, you’ll leave with strategies for framing your case effectively and anticipating the types of challenges that can derail an application.
If you want to expand your proficiency in parenting disputes, child support, and relocation matters, contact Legalwise Seminars today to secure your place in this unmissable family law CPD programme.
