Autumn Training Events – Jersey
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15
September
We will keep you informed about Local FJB training and social events, and other local and national events which may be of interest. If you know of an event which you would like us to include, please contact us.
01
September
Family Justice Day: Bookings Opened
Please find attached a booking form and a programme for this year's Family Justice Day taking place on Friday 9th October 2015 at Stamford Court, Oadby. The theme of the day is Vulnerable Adults and Children: Justice for All? The line up of speakers is very impressive and the...
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16
August
What is parental responsibility and how do I get it?
The concept of “parental responsibility” may sound like a very simple idea, but it is actually a surprisingly complicated legal term. S.3(1) Children Act 1989 defines parental responsibility as “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has...
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12
August
Leicester Family Justice Day: 9th October 2015 – Register Your Interest
Please find attached the poster for this year's LLFJB Family Justice Day. The theme of the day is 'Vulnerable Adults and Children: Justice for All?'. The line up of main speakers is, as always, extremely impressive, as are the workshops. Please register your interest: family@leicester.countycourt.gsi.gov.uk for the...
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15
July
Transparency – Local Practice Guidance
Family practitioners will be aware of the increasing demand - from both within the family justice system and outside of it - for "transparency" around decisions made in the Family Court. HHJ Bellamy has produced a Local Practice Guidance which helpfully summarises the leading principles about...
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12
July
Family Justice Day – Save the Date!
This years LLFJB Family Justice Day will be on Friday 9th October, again at Stamford Court as last year: Vulnerable Adults and Children: Justice For All? More details to come soon!...
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08
July
Money Talks Seminar
Financial remedy practitioners may be interested to note that the annual "Money Talks" seminar, hosted by No5 Chambers, will take place this year on 16th September 2015 at Birmingham Council House. For further details and booking, see here....
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15
June
ToLATA and Schedule One Seminar
Leicester Law Society will be hosting a Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act/ Schedule One Children Act seminar on 30th June in conjunction with KCH Garden Square Chambers. Further details and booking here....
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13
June
Pro Bono Family Clinic – Calling Barristers
The local Family Justice Board invites barristers to take part in the pro-bono family advice clinic that runs every second Thursday at Leicester Family Court. Please contact Rosie Thomas or Margaret Robinson for any details/enquiries: rthomas@strawandpearce.co.uk or margaret@rpobinson.co.uk...
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11
June
Financial Resolution Arbitration: “The Third Side of the Coin” – CPD Seminar
Victor Hall, MCIArb, Family Mediator & Arbitrator, is delivering a seminar on 9th July 2015 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at the Leicester Magistrates Court, Pocklingtons Walk. The talk will give a valuable insight into the world of financial arbitration in family law, a growth area. The talk is...
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