Making the Case and Making the Deal - a family law Power Pair of recorded webinars
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About the Webinar
This Power Pair comprises 2 popular family law webinars from the last few months.
Webinar 1: Hand in Hand: The Evidence Act and Family Law Proceedings
The laws of evidence can be complex, and their application to family law matters can sometimes provide challenges to practitioners seeking to argue their client’s case in a detailed and personal manner. This session will examine some of the key evidentiary issues in family law and provide a best practice guide to practitioners in preparing and submitting evidence, including:
- The application of the Evidence Act to family law disputes
- Conflicting provisions and how they are managed
- The rules of evidence for child-related proceedings
- Legal professional privilege and waiver issues – revisiting Strahan
- The use of secretly recorded evidence and the court’s discretion
- Self-incriminating evidence in family law and the use of s128 certificates
- Social media posts as evidence
- Cases and examples
Webinar 2: Deal Or No Deal? Achieving The Best Outcome for Your Client with Family Law Mediation
Over recent times, there has been an increasing trend for family law matters to go to mediation and a significant growth in the number of mediators available. There is not just one way of mediating a matter, and the way a matter is mediated will also vary depending on the location of the parties. This session will consider the benefits of mediation and why it is a necessary addition to the family lawyer’s tool kit, including:
- The benefits of mediation for all involved.
- They key stages involved in a typical mediation.
- Effective preparation for mediation: goals, priorities and desired outcomes.
- Tips for choosing a qualified and experienced mediator.
- Encouraging open communication and collaborative decision making.
- Managing your client’s expectations of the mediation process.
- Matters that do not lend themselves to mediation and other options for resolution
SPECIAL PURCHASE OFFER – TEN’s 50th BIRTHDAY SALE
This pair of recorded webinars would usually cost $539, but as part of 50th Birthday Sale Offer you can buy the pair for only $330 if you order by 31.7.25.
Presented By

Adrian Stone
Accredited Family Law Specialist, Gold Stone Family Lawyers Melbourne, Vic
Michele Brooks
Barrister/Arbitrator/Vicbar Advanced Mediator (VBAM)/Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS), Victorian Bar Melbourne, VicWho Should Attend?
These webinars are suitable for family lawyers – Australia wide. These webinars are for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Information
Lawyers can claim 2.25 CPD units/points.
WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]