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Financial Orders: Law and Practice

Details

Speaker: Safda Mahmood

Date: Wednesday 18th March, 2026

Time: 10:00 - 12:30

Areas of Law: Family

Competencies: B

Venue:
Online

Course Code: S4953

Description

This course is written and presented by an experienced Family law Solicitor. The course will consider the various factors surrounding financial orders and the developments in the case law and statutory provisions and will be of benefit to those delegates who seek to be aware of the current themes and developments surrounding this area of law.

This course will support you in understanding financial orders and financial remedies, helping you become more knowledgeable about key legislative updates and recent case law developments. It will also enhance your awareness of relevant practice and procedure, prepare you to manage anticipated challenges, and highlight the value of nuptial agreements. Overall, the course is designed to strengthen your confidence and improve your efficiency in this area.

The topics covered will include amongst others, the following:

  • Case Law Developments
  • Short Marriages and High Wealth Cases
  • Periodical Payments and Maintenance Pending Suit
  • Inheritance, Gifts and Barder Principles
  • Implications of leading cases, including Charman and Standish
  • Cohabitation Cases
  • Conduct Arguments
  • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
  • Material Non – Disclosure
  • Bankruptcy and Financial Orders
  • Key aspects surrounding Procedure

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 Barristers, Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives as well as Trainees, all of whom will gain valuable insights into wills and probate practice.

Course level: Intermediate

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 £110
Non-member £155
Training Passport Free
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