This session looks at some of the less commonly used ‘tools of the trade’ in family law litigation and how they can be utilized for maximum effect. With the courtroom landscape constantly changing due to COVID-19, it is vital practitioners are across all the available weapons on their armoury. This session covers:

• Using litigation ‘tools’ strategically – tips and tricks of the trade in a COVID-19 landscape:
  • How to effectively tender documents via video link
  • Witness integrity issues when cross-examining online
  • When will a decision be open to attack due to credibility issues or lack of fair hearing?
• Notice to admit – when to use it
• Discovery in family law matters
• Using interrogatories – understanding procedural requirements
• FOI request – getting information from Medicare and other regulators
• Case study – Serving someone on Facebook

Sally has worked exclusively in family law since her admission to legal practice in 2011.

Before coming to the Bar, in 2013 Sally worked as an Associate to Judge Baker in the Federal Circuit Court in Hobart, and in 2014 for Judge McGuire in the Federal Circuit Court in Melbourne. From 2015 until 2018 Sally worked at a private family law firm in Melbourne where she regularly appeared and instructed in property, parenting and intervention order matters in the Family Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates Court.

Sally was admitted to the Bar in May 2018 and she specialises in family law. She has a particular interest in complex property matters and relocation cases. She accepts briefs to appear at both local and interstate registries as well as regional and circuit work.

Sally is a member of the Family Law Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association.

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law – Australia wide. This webinar is for experienced practitioners.

 Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD units/point – substantive law.  This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.