First Return Dates: Maximising Returns from the Get Go
Wednesday February 9, 2022

First Return Dates: Maximising Returns from the Get Go

Wednesday, February 09, 2022

Accredited Family Law Specialist and Page Provan Director Stephen Page recently presented for Television Education Network on First Return Dates in Family Law.

Running the first hearing for a property or parenting matter in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) can be complex and dynamic even at the best of times. This presentation for Television Education Network discusses how you can maximise your returns while also ensuring a cost-effective and productive outcome for your client. In this paper, Stephen Page covers the following:

  • How to deal with urgent matters that involve property or children
  • Interim orders – what can you do?
  • Preparing the case with your client:
    • Distilling the issues to their narrowest point
    • Can the parties agree on some issues?
  • Should you obtain a family report before the first return date when it comes to parenting matters?
  • How to use first return dates as a strategic tool for your family matter

DOWNLOAD THE PAPER HERE

 

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