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Divorce And Financial Orders Certificate

Details

Speaker: Safda Mahmood

Date: Tuesday 7th July, 2026

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Areas of Law: Family

Competencies: B and C

Venue:
Online

Course Code: S4940

Description

This course is written and presented by an experienced family solicitor. The course will equip you with the essentials in terms of what to do from the moment of being instructed in cases involving divorces, nullity and financial order (previously known as ancillary relief) cases.

The course will be of benefit to those delegates who seek to put the theory of family law into practice. It will be of assistance to those who are new to this area of law, and those who want a refresher.

Join us for an in-depth session designed to strengthen your expertise in the law, practice and procedure in finance and divorce matters. This event will  keep you up to date with significant statutory and case law developments. Gain confidence in managing divorce and financial cases, learn to draft documents with precision and efficiency, and develop the ability to apply key criteria to real-world scenarios. Perfect for practitioners seeking practical insights and enhanced competence in this complex area of family law.

The topics covered will include amongst others, the following:

  • Domicile and Habitual Residence
  • How Can a Marriage be ended? – Breakdown of Marriage
  • Void and Voidable Marriages
  • Law of Divorce
  • Bars and use of Judicial Separation
  • Divorce Procedure and On – line Divorce
  • Public Funding in Family Cases
  • Financial Orders
  • Key Case Law Developments
  • Type of Order and Procedure
  • Financial Order Procedure
  • Criteria for Financial Orders
    Consent Orders
  • Nuptial Agreements

The course will be of benefit to those delegates who seek to get an understanding of this area of law. Attendees who will benefit from this course include Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives,  as well as Trainees and Support Staff, all of whom will gain valuable insights.

Course Level: Introduction/Intermediate

*Multi Delegate Discount Offer for Members* Pay member rate for 1st delegate, then £99 for 2nd & only £49 for all other delegates (+vat)
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Speaker Biographies

Safda Mahmood, is a Senior Solicitor, with extensive experience in both practicing and teaching family law to practitioners, academics and trainees. Safda is on the Law Society Children Law Accredited Scheme. He has written in various legal publications and has been practicing in law for over 31 years, during which time, he has covered general family law, with particular reference to children proceedings.

Prices

Member £175
Non-member £225
Training Passport Free
Note: 20% VAT added at checkout