Learn to draft bulletproof parenting plans that eliminate ambiguity, prevent future litigation, and ensure clear, enforceable arrangements for your family law clients.
Drafting parenting orders that genuinely withstand the test of time, changing family dynamics, and high-conflict disputes is a critical skill for any family law practitioner. Well-drafted orders provide certainty for parents, promote the best interests of the child, and reduce the likelihood of future litigation by minimising ambiguity and addressing foreseeable issues before they arise. Poorly drafted orders, by contrast, can create uncertainty, conflict, enforcement difficulties, and costly return litigation.
This practical course examines the principles of drafting clear, comprehensive, and enforceable parenting orders. Participants will explore the anatomy of effective legal drafting, strategies for structuring orders, and the practical considerations that influence enforceability in complex parenting matters. The session will also consider how leading case law has shaped judicial expectations of parenting orders and provide practical drafting techniques to improve clarity, reduce disputes, and support long-term compliance.
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Barrister at Law | Victorian Bar
Bronia was admitted to practice in 1996 and joined the Victorian Bar in 1998. She practises exclusively in family law, appearing regularly throughout Australia in the Federal Circuit and Family Court in interim, trial and appellate matters. Bronia’s areas of expertise include complex property matters, de facto threshold proceedings, complex parenting proceedings (including relocation cases) and appeals. She is available for mediations and settlement negotiations. Bronia is available for paperwork and advice in all areas of family law, including written submissions and Notices of Appeal.
