Self-represented litigant family law training courses
The Men’s Rights Agency periodically runs a course of weekly seminars, over 2 to 3 weeks, designed specifically to assist men
who wish to represent themselves in Family Court, the Federal
Magistrates Court or State Magistrates Court.
Everyone needs to understand the current family law legislation. Other topics covered
include domestic violence, child support and defacto property law.
The seminars are conducted by specialist MRA lawyers in Brisbane, the Bethania Community
Centre or at Southport.
Previous seminars have proven successful as evidenced by the number of
fathers who have successfully represented themselves in court and in
their negotiations with the other party after attending our courses.
Even with the move towards mediation, it is essential that you receive information about what is
regarded as a fair outcome and possible consequences of not protecting
your rights and those of your children to an ongoing and positive
relationship with you, which may be unreasonably curtailed or restricted
due to the demands of the other party.
The course will cover an explanation of the Family Law Amendment
(Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2005 and shared parenting (time)
factors and what 'Shared Parental Responsibility' really covers. The Act does not guarantee shared parenting time.
Practical issues that we cover in the course are; affidavits, subpoenas, cross-examination,
arguing your case in court, other important
issues you need to know to launch and maintain an effective case to
achieve shared parenting, gaining residency, settling property issues, filing
for a breach of an order, defending against or apply for a domestic violence
protection order,
and seeking child support departures.
We will also enlighten you to some of the little-known strategies you can employ to
level the playing field when the other party is legally represented.
The fee for the course is set at a reasonable level to cover the cost
of the room hire and materials provided. A concession for those who are
registered with MRA will apply.
Whilst no courses are planned for the immediate future, please advise us of your interest in
attending future courses. We will email you when new courses are available.