This course is written and presented by an experienced family law Solicitor. The course will consider the various factors surrounding advising cohabitants in family law matters. The developments in this significant area of law will be considered with emphasis of the leading case law and statutory provisions.
The course will be of benefit to those delegates who seek to become more confident with how to run/defend a case through the courts involving trusts of land and Schedule 1 Children Act Matters.
This course offers assistance in understanding the manner in which cohabitation issues are raised in family matters, helping you become more confident with key legislative and case law developments. It aims to increase confidence with the relevant practice and procedure, particularly under TOLATA 1996, and to equip you to deal with anticipated difficulties. You will gain an understanding of the various steps that can be taken to assist cohabiting parties, and overall the course will help you improve your confidence and efficiency.
The topics covered will include amongst others, the following:
- Joint Tenancies and Tenancies in Common
- Resulting and Constructive Trusts
- Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 – Applications
- Proprietary Estoppel
- Drafting and Procedure
- Practice following Stack v. Dowden, Kernott v. Jones and Nillson and Cynberg
- Consideration of Hudson v Hathway 2022 and its implications
- Schedule 1 Children Act Applications and developments
- Case law Update
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
*Multi Delegate Discount Offer for Members* Pay member rate for 1st delegate, then £62 for 2nd & only £30 for all other delegates (+vat)
Booking total will show full price but invoice will be discounted. Multi delegate discounts cannot be used in conjunction with the Training Passport