Family Law Training Bundle

Dissolution of Marriage and Civil Partnership (by Polly Morgan)

This course looks at the legal processes to be followed in pursuing the dissolution of a marriage or civil partnership, providing practical guidance on how to advise clients effectively in this area.

Financial Orders (by Polly Morgan)

This course examines the various financial orders that are available in the event of divorce, as well as the risks and benefits associated with the different courses of action.

Mediation in Family Law Cases (by Sarah-Jane Riddell)

This course examines the different types of mediation and looks at how clients should be advised on which forms of mediation would be most suitable in their situation.

Dissolution of Marriage and Civil Partnership

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• describe the prerequisites for entering into a legally valid marriage in England and Wales and assess whether or not a marriage entered into outside the jurisdiction is likely to be recognised as valid here
• distinguish between a void marriage, a voidable marriage, and a non-qualifying ceremony, and evaluate whether your client meets the criteria to seek a declaration that they are not party to a valid marriage or to annul the marriage
• describe the legal basis for divorce, civil partnership dissolution, and judicial separation to a client and what the legal processes involve
• evaluate the respective risks and benefits of nullity, divorce/dissolution, and judicial separation, applying these to your client’s situation so you can advise them on the best way forward
• explain the basis on which a divorce granted outside the jurisdiction is recognised as valid in England and Wales, and assess whether it is likely that your client’s annulment or divorce will be recognised

Financial Orders in Family Law Cases

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• describe the different powers that the courts have to address financial provision on divorce and the key statutory and case law principles applied in determining what is fair
• identify the key benefits and risks of different courses of action and settlement structures, and apply this knowledge to your clients’ cases
• identify the courts’ powers to order or vary an order for periodical payments for a spouse and assess the relevant principles relating to quantum, duration and security
• explain the relevant principles relating to clean break orders and evaluate when a clean break is appropriate
• identify matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets by reference to the case law and apply this knowledge to a variety of factual situations
• identify the courts’ powers to order lump sum provision and assess how such clauses should be drafted so as to provide the best protection for your client

Mediation in Family Law Cases 

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• identify whether family mediation is likely to be suitable for individual clients
• describe the core principles and practice of family mediation
• understand the purpose and content of mediation information and assessment meetings (MIAMs)
• explain the various models of mediation to clients, showing how mediation can be tailored to their requirements
• explain how mediation interacts with other family law options, including the advantages of an interdisciplinary approach for clients
• understand the range of outcomes for clients that can arise from mediation, and the potential next steps following mediation

Course format

This interactive online training consists of the following elements:

• interactive course presentations, with a variety of quizzes and practice scenarios to test understanding of the material
• online assessments

Our courses conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form.

Assessment

In order to pass each assessment, you must achieve a mark of 70%. The quizzes and scenarios included in the course presentations are intended to aid your understanding of the content and offer the opportunity to apply your knowledge. They do not form part of the assessments.

Length

Each course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, excluding the assessment.