On Demand CPD

The Essentials | Without Notice Applications in Family Law (CPD 1 hr)

Without notice applications are among the most urgent and high‑stakes applications made in the Family Court. They require careful judgment, disciplined advocacy, and a clear understanding of what the Court needs to see - often under significant time pressure.

This recorded webinar brings together a family law barrister and a Family Court Judge to examine without notice applications from both sides of the bench. The judicial perspective will provide rare and valuable insight into how these applications are assessed, what assists the Court in urgent decision‑making, and where applications most commonly fall short.

Designed to be practical and grounded in day‑to‑day practice, this session will assist practitioners to approach without notice applications with greater confidence, clarity, and strategic focus.

Hearing directly from a judge who determines without notice applications offers invaluable insight into judicial expectations and decision‑making. This session will help practitioners refine their advocacy, strengthen their evidence, and better understand how to assist the Court in urgent family law matters.

Key Topics Covered

• Filing WON – the test
• The duty of disclosure
• Certification requirements of lawyers as officers of the Court
• Practical tips for improving the quality and effectiveness of your drafting
• What the bench is looking for / common pitfalls in without notice applications – from a judicial perspective
• The alternatives to proceeding WON

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants may be able to:

• Apply the legal test and exercise sound judgment when determining whether to file a without notice application
• Prepare clear, effective, and compliant without notice applications, including meeting disclosure and certification obligations
• Identify judicial expectations, avoid common pitfalls, and present urgent applications in a way that best assists the Court.

TO ACCESS

This recorded webinar is FREE for Members and costs $85 incl GST for non-members.

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