Complex Finances for Mediators

Pensions, trusts, companies, sole traders, overseas assets, inherited wealth, short marriages, pre-nuptial agreements, unmarried couples etc all raise difficult issues for the family mediator.

You need specialist knowledge so that you can:

• Give appropriate legal information
• Enable the clients to decide what disclosure they need
• Assist the clients to seek necessary information eg. from a pensions scheme or an accountant
• Ensure the clients are informed about the available options (i) by agreement (ii) if the matter is resolved by the court

The course will cover:

An update of court decisions/approaches and statutory changes including:

:

• Periodical payments following Parlour and McFarlane
• Short marriages cases in the light of M v M (Short Marriage : Clean Break) [2005] 2FLR 533
• The court's changing approach to pre-marital co-habitation
• The new court costs rules
• The Civil Partnership Act 2004

Issues for co-habiting clients - trusts and equitable accounting

Pensions:

 

• The different pension schemes and the options available for couples in mediation
• How to secure and interpret the valuation and other information needed
• The impact of the 2006 pension changes and "A day"

 

Company issues:

• Different business types
• What information and documentation do you need?
• Interpreting business accounts
• Valuing company interests

There will be worked examples and the chance to ask questions.

Our Trainers:
Clare Renton is a Barrister specialising in Family Law at 29 Bedford Row Chambers and accredited Family Mediator. She trained under the aegis of John Hynes in 1995.  She is a former board member of the FMA and Co-ordinator of the Central and South London group.  She specialises in the areas referred covered in this seminar.  

Florence Terry is an accredited Mediator and PPC.  Since she qualified as a solicitor in 1993 she has specialised in Family Law with a particular focus on finances in divorce and separation.  Having been a partner at Family Law in Partnership since 1998, she set up in practice on her own as a solicitor and mediator last year.

Course Level:
Intermediate/ Advanced

Continuing Professional Development:

The Law Society of England and Wales- 7 Hours

The Bar Council - 7 Hours

Family Mediation Council - 7 Hours

Training Dates:
London : 1 December 2008

Course Fee:
£165 plus VAT for Members

£185 plus VAT for Non-Members

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