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Free event - find out how the Family Court work

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rubytuesday
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14 Sep 15 #466732 by rubytuesday

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This is a FREE event that is open to anyone who is interested in finding out more about how the Family Court works. it is ideal for those who are about to begin proceedings and would like to know what to expect when they attend.

The date the event is Thursday, 1 October 2015 from 16:30 to 18:00 and the venue is the Civil and Family Justice Centre, in Bristol.

Event Details

What does the Family Court do? ... This is your chance to find out.

Join His Honour Judge Stephen Wildblood QC, designated family judge for the Bristol area, and a panel of legal experts to hear about how the Family Court works, what to expect and where to get helpful information.

Find out what the Family Court does, what it''s like going to Court and what to expect in terms of: paper work, giving evidence and the hearing process in general.

Get information about Legal Aid, the support available when you attend Court by yourself and alternatives to the Court process.

This will be an opportunity for you to come to the court building and ask questions about the practice of the Family Court.*

Who should attend?
Anyone interested in finding out more about the Family Court
All professionals in the field of family law
Journalists
Students

Other materials covered
What are Private Law Orders and upon what basis are they decided?
Public Law Orders (Supervision, Care, Placement and other Orders)
Civil Partnership and Divorcing Couples
Who decides on Cases?
What happens after a case?

The panel
HHJ Stephen Wildblood QC (find out more)
Louise Tickle, Journalist (find out more)
Judi Evans, Barrister, St John''s Chambers (find out more)
Zahid Hussain, Barrister, St John''s Chambers (find out more)
Emma Whewell, Senior Lecturer in Law, UWE (find out more)

Numbers are limited so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
*Please note that individual cases will not be discussed.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-family-law-s...-tickets-18508965815

HappyOneDay
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14 Sep 15 #466737 by HappyOneDay

Reply from HappyOneDay

Hi are there any of these in London?

rubytuesday
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14 Sep 15 #466738 by rubytuesday

Reply from rubytuesday

As far as I know, there is just this one event in Bristol.

It would be fantastic if more Judges were willing to take up HHJ Wildblood''s initiative and facilitate similar events in other areas of the country.

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