Free Webinars by Michael Lynch Family Lawyers
We aim to help counsellors, accountants, teachers and other professionals understand the latest issues and updates in Family Law, and how these issues may impact their clients. All our webinars are FREE, where each attendee of a Live Webinar receives ONE CPD point (with a Certificate) per session. Below is the list of the most recent Professional Webinars.
PAST WEBINARS
All our past webinars are available below.
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If any of the upcoming or past webinar topics are of interest to you and your staff, our solicitors can also come and present to you at your next professional training event. Please feel free to give us a call (07) 3221 4300 to discuss.
Counsellors Webinar – Counsellors, Courts and Confidentiality and Court Merger
This family law webinar covers the important ground of confidentiality for counsellors both in and out of court, as well as giving you an update on the very recent court merger. [...]
Counsellors Webinar – Parenting after Separation and Mediation
Counsellors are often faced with the challenge of working with people through divorce, and consequently the impact it can have on their children. This webinar will guide you through various situations that your clients may encounter [...]
Accountants Webinar – Dangers in Divorce – Property Settlements Traps
This webinar for Accountants provides practical information to help you and your client. The presentation focusses on some of the common issues and frequent traps that come up in divorce property settlements, such as: • How is superannuation considered? [...]
Public Webinar – The Family Law Court Merger Explained
The media has recently been abuzz with speculation that the Family Court is changing. There has been strong and vocal opposition to it, however despite all the noise, the new court merger laws have now been made. So what is going on? What will be changing and when? [...]
Accountants Webinar – Family Law property settlements and family companies
Family companies often hold significant assets therefore they can often raise a lot of challenges in family law property settlements. Whether it is the spouse that controls the company and knows it’s workings intimately or a spouse that has no understanding of the company structure and operations, there is a lot to consider.[...]
Counsellors Webinar – Family Violence and the Court – an update
Family Violence is on the increase, the Family Court has taken a lot of steps to deal with it, from new forms, to systems and processes and hopefully better outcomes, it’s important to know what’s going on. [...]
Counsellors Webinar – Family Law and Grandparents
With most families these days having both parents working, grandparents play a big role in the lives of many families. This can take many forms, [...]
Accountants Webinar – Can a trust be included in a divorce?
It is a myth that assets of a Discretionary Trust will be protected in the event that a Trustee or beneficiary separates from their spouse. What is a Discretionary Trust? How does the Court divide property when parties separate – the 4 step process?[...]
Counsellors Webinar – Parenting and the Family Law Act
Parenting arrangements after separation can be an emotional minefield and that is before the Family Law Act is considered. Any relationship counsellor who works with separated clients will know that parenting arrangements under the Family Law Act are not straight forward [...]
Accountants Webinar – Back to basics: am I de facto?
The correct legal status of a relationship is important, it has serious consequences. For a de facto it can determine if someone has a financial entitlement or if they don’t. On the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the law for de facto [...]
Schools Webinar – Family Law Implications for Schools
Dealing with divorced parents and their children can be tricky. Find out from this webinar what you need to know as a Guidance Officer, Principal or Teacher when it comes to dealing with your students and parents with family [...]
Webinar for Counsellors – Can you move with a child? International, local and everything in between
A parent wants to move with a child away from the other parent. Can they? How far? Relocation cases are some of the most common and most challenging in the Family Court. COVID-19 has now added new challenges. The [...]
Webinar for Accountants – Determining percentage entitlements in property settlement
There is no 50%/50% presumption or (even) starting point when it comes to how property is divided between divorcing couples. The percentage is determined by looking at the “contributions” each party has made. This is an inexact science and [...]
Webinar for Counsellors – “Out of the Mouths of Babes” – Children’s Wishes in the Family Court
The most commonly-asked question in Family Law is “What age does the Court take a child’s wishes into account?” – but there is so much more to the topic. This webinar will give straight-forward and practical answers to questions [...]
Accountants Webinar – The Treatment of Trusts in Property Settlements
One of the great misunderstandings is how assets in trusts are dealt with in the Family Court. Are they excluded or are they in? Asset pools in these cases can be significant, so before you suggest a particular asset-holding [...]
Client Testimonials
Thank you for helping me through this difficult time. You have been caring, compassionate and efficient. Some of my divorcing friends have not been so fortunate. In my mind, you are the best family lawyer in Brisbane. If anyone I know needs a good family lawyer, I will tell them to speak to you. Thanks again.
After utilising the mediation services team recommended by your organisation, my ex-partner and I were able to reach some interim agreements about parenting. I am incredibly grateful for the advice provided by Debra Effeney; and found your firm’s services to be exceptionally professional. If we needed to consult a family lawyer in the future, we would have no hesitation in reconnecting with your firm.
My solicitor is a good listener. My documentation maintained the high moral ground.
Many thanks to Stephanie for her help and support through this time, I was incredibly impressed with her work.
I like your friendly service and the ability to speak to my solicitor directly.
Amy, thanks very much to you and your team. Throughout my dealings with MLFL I have been continually impressed with your level of professionalism and, in particular, your understanding of circumstances and the articulate way you conduct yourself. I was completely satisfied with today’s outcome and without your experience and expertise in family law I doubt that the result would have been achieved.
May I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you and your staff for the excellent professional services I received. In a word, priceless.
Michael Lynch Family Lawyers are easy to deal with, and your systems are good.
The professionalism and reliability delivered by Amy Honan was fantastic. I had an urgent matter around my property sale and Amy offered to provide assistance over a weekend if I required it – that’s above and beyond!
Your team is professional, warm, friendly and real.
My solicitor provided a personalised service, prompt and quick responses and cost information prior to my commitment.
I was guided through a really difficult time with expertise of Michael Lynch Family Lawyers. I am more than happy with the outcome of mediation.
At Michael Lynch Family Lawyers I got professional and ‘no-nonsense’ advice, costs were within quoted amounts and my matter was resolved quickly – well done!
I was very impressed with the initial interview. Everything was well-explained, and the advice was honest about what I should expect.
My lawyer acted with professionalism in all her dealings with me and with the lawyer on the other side. I was always kept in the loop. I liked her approach. Thanks.
We had such a positive experience with Michael Lynch Family Lawyers, and we highly recommend their services. Meticulous attention to detail, attended quickly to every additional request we made, and made sure we always knew exactly where we were every step of the way. Our lawyer took what was such a stressful and emotional time for our family, and made the process feel so smooth and seamless.
My lawyer was the most knowledgeable of all lawyers I spoke to when looking for a lawyer. Michael Lynch Family Lawyers showed professionalism.
I like that my lawyer treated me like a friend and kept jargon to a minimum. She was easy to contact and kept me informed.
I liked my solicitor keeping things as simple as possible.
Thank you, you kept me sane in a difficult situation and gave me the encouragement and the confidence to keep going. You made me feel extremely comfortable.
Michael, thank you again for your presence here yesterday. We really appreciated the clarity and accessibility of your presentation. It is a rare thing to find somebody who not only has expertise, but also has a skill in communicating it.
A personalised and professional service. Information has been clear and provided timely to assist my decision-making.
Thank you for providing me with a professional yet empathetic approach to gain the best outcome for me. My solicitor was excellent in explaining the processes and in representing me in Court. You have great customer service!
I have appreciated the way that you and the staff at your firm have handled my situation. I would especially like to mention the professional and caring way my lawyer conducted my case, I am deeply grateful and extremely happy with the results. I will be referring others to your service.
Your newsletters are great, I appreciate them.
Your staff is knowledgeable, professional and very calm.
Michael Lynch Family Lawyers always gave me competent and knowledgeable advice. I was consistently kept up to date. The meetings and phone calls were kept business-like, yet caring and thoughtful of my emotional state at the time. Thank you.
I always felt that the service provided by Michael Lynch Family Lawyers was of a high standard. Each time, after appointments I came away feeling secure. Keep doing what you are and maintain the ‘family feel’ that permeates your services.
Thank you for your ongoing conciliatory approach in this matter and as always I appreciate your level headed advice. I certainly feel that I ended up with the right Solicitor.
I was impressed by my solicitor’s attention to detail and her concern for me, and that the process was explained to me and that I understood it at all times.
Thank you for the great newsletter. Your article on “Coping with Christmas” is brilliant – clear, caring and helpful. Thanks again!
Michael is very personable and very good at covering the material and explaining the strategy.
My family lawyer was very helpful in assisting me to combat a very ugly situation without stooping to the low levels that the other solicitor attempted to take us.
Thank you for being very personable, professional and always providing me with the most appropriate advice in my times of difficulty. The other party’s lawyers were extremely aggressive, while Michael Lynch Family Lawyers remained calm and professional.
I would like to thank your firm for the support and compassion shown while dealing with my matter.
I was always confident that I was getting the very best advice.
Michael Lynch Family Lawyers have really listened to me. I felt confident my case was handled well. The law has changed recently, and I did not feel that a previous law practice I spoke to was suitably up-to-date.
My lawyer has been an amazing help through this stressful time. I will remember her help for the rest of my life. Thank you.
Lovely to deal with and provides a balanced view in what are very difficult circumstances.
I just wanted to get in touch to say thanks for helping me get through my custody and settlement. Thanks again to you and your staff. You have had a significant positive impact in my kids’ lives!
Amy, thank you. You have been diligent, accurate and pro-active for the entire duration of my matter. I appreciate it.
I really liked the personable service by Michael Lynch Family Lawyers, the simple plain language you adopt and everyone’s patience.
Thank you, you placed my needs first, you were aware of the need to reach a final result and not get caught up in the personal issues of the other party.
Thank you for the outstanding legal advice you have provided and professionalism in which you conduct yourself. I am truly thankful that it was you who represented me.
Many thanks for your assistance – life is now great – I’m moving on.
You, guys, provide extraordinary service.
Thank you very much to everyone at Michael Lynch Family Lawyers. Thank you for helping me get my life back and make a fresh start. To have that fresh start without fear and anxiety is priceless.
Amy’s work was extremely professional but above all she has a manner and wisdom in dealing with people under stress. I will be recommending your firm to anyone that requires assistance.
Thank you Debra for all the work you did for me, you both made the process manageable and brought sense to the chaos.
Michael Lynch Family Lawyers know what they are talking about.
So pleased to have had a good, sound and knowledgeable firm.
Amy, thank you for all that you have done during this matter. You impressed me with your professionalism from our initial meeting, and you have proven beyond doubt, to have had the skills and knowledge required. You are a credit to the company, and I would highly recommend you to anyone in a similar situation.
I really appreciated the happiness of your secretarial staff.
The staff at Michael Lynch Family Lawyers were great. Everyone was fantastic, professional, understanding, caring and always communicated with me. I knew I was in good hands.
Your team’s communication with me was exceptional, I knew exactly what was happening.
If I need a family lawyer in the future I’ll be heading to Michael Lynch Family Lawyers again.
I’m very glad ‘Michael Lynch Family Lawyers’ is my lawyer and not the other side’s solicitor.
I appreciate my lawyer’s professional approach and her being on top of my situation.
I appreciate you being upfront with fee estimates. You also have a fantastic website and the seminars REALLY helped to get me focussed.
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