• Defining ‘best interests’ – section 60CC FLA
• Understanding the Court’s approach to determining the child’s best interests
• Relevance of the child’s views
• Defining shared responsibility of the child. Who, where and why?
• Impact of COVID-19 – understanding how the current landscape has changed
• Addiction, family violence and other potential scenarios – how are they taken into account?
• Case law update

Rebecca Dahl, Partner, Nicholes Family Lawyers, Melbourne

Bec practices exclusively in Family Law and has a particular interest in complex children’s matters, particularly those involving interstate or international relocation, and also has an interest in assisting extended family members, such as grandparents seeking time with their grandchildren.

She also has extensive experience in marital and de facto property disputes, and preparing Binding Financial Agreements both during relationships, and post separation as well as assisting clients involved in Intervention Order proceedings in the Magistrates Court.

Bec is a trained Collaborative Practitioner and relishes the opportunity to assist clients in this non-litigious form of dispute resolution.

In addition, Bec provides advice to clients and representation in relation to all other legal issues arising from family law and relationship breakdown including:

• Divorce
• Same sex relationships
• Children and parenting matters
• Child support
• Spousal maintenance

Bec also has experience in the Children’s Court jurisdiction both in Victoria and South Australia, and is able to provide advice and support to clients involved in these systems.

This webinar is suitable for Family lawyers – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.