This one-day course will provide delegates with an introduction into the workings of financial orders. It is an essential course for anyone intending to practice in the area of family law.

This course is popular with both trainee solicitors looking to develop new skills and with qualified solicitors who either want to brush up on their skills or are moving into new areas of practice.

Who should attend
• Trainee solicitors
• Solicitors
• Lawyers
• Cross trainers

Key benefits:
• Understand the orders available under Sections 21 – 26 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
• Have a good insight into pre-action protocol
• Have developed their knowledge and understanding of the Family Procedure Rules and Financial Orders
• Have a good practical knowledge of documentation and procedure, including Form E, financial disclosure and financial dispute resolution
• Understand the importance of accurate consent orders and the procedure relating to them
• Be aware of the impact of short marriages and contributions, and ‘big money’ cases.
• Been updated with relevant recent case law.

Programme includes:
• Orders under Sections 21-26 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
• Pre-action Protocol
• Family Procedure Rules and Financial Orders (formerly known as Ancillary relief) 
• Documentation and Procedure
• Form E and financial disclosure
• First appointment/Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR )
• Consent orders – Procedure
• Short Marriages and Contributions
• Big Money Cases
• Case Law Update