Adrian is the Principal of Gold Stone Family Lawyers in Melbourne. He has practised family law for more than 25 years, and is accredited as a family law Specialist by the Law Institute of Victoria. Adrian is also admitted in England and Wales where he practised family law for a number of years. He was formerly a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the Law Institute and holds a post-graduate Masters in Applied Family Law.
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Live Webinar: Hand in Hand: The Evidence Act and Family Law Proceedings
The laws of evidence can be complex, and their application to family law matters can sometimes provide challenges to practitioners seeking to argue their client’s case in a detailed and personal manner. This session will examine some of the key evidentiary issues in family law and
PRESENTED BY
Adrian Stone
Accredited Family Law Specialist -
Gold Stone Family Lawyers
, Melbourne
Date/Time
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT, Tas: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
SA & NT: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
WA: 11.30am to 12.30pm
About the Webinar
The laws of evidence can be complex, and their application to family law matters can sometimes provide challenges to practitioners seeking to argue their client’s case in a detailed and personal manner. This session will examine some of the key evidentiary issues in family law and provide a best practice guide to practitioners in preparing and submitting evidence, including:
- The application of the Evidence Act to family law disputes
- Conflicting provisions and how they are managed
- The rules of evidence for child-related proceedings
- Legal professional privilege and waiver issues – revisiting Strahan
- The use of secretly recorded evidence and the court’s discretion
- Self-incriminating evidence in family law and the use of s128 certificates
- Social media posts as evidence
- Cases and examples
Presented By
Adrian Stone
Accredited Family Law Specialist, Gold Stone Family Lawyers Melbourne, VicWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Certificate
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