Live Webinar: Meeting of the Minds: Crafting Family Law Agreements that Stick

For family lawyers, resolving disputes is a core aspect of practice. While negotiating the terms of an agreement may feel like the most challenging part, the real difficulty often lies in drafting the agreement itself. A well-drafted agreement must be clear, concise, and certain to ensure it brings the dispute to a final, enforceable resolution. In a busy practice, achieving this level of precision can be difficult. This session will provide family lawyers with practical strategies and insights for drafting effective agreements, covering both legal and practical considerations, including:

• A deep dive into what is required for a properly constituted agreement and the outcomes and consequences of uncertain agreements (e.g. when does uncertainty threaten the existence of a contract?
• The different options and schools of thought for agreements - e.g. narrative with disclosure/recitals vs short form), their pros, cons and the risks from both approaches
• How family law agreements have come undone in subsequent court proceedings - where exactly did they go wrong? Could this have been prevented through better drafting?
• Tips for drafting to establish/prove meeting of minds
• What should be considered in advice to clients to mitigate risk for the lawyer preparing the agreement