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Family Law Conference: Children and Families 2026

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Location & Date
Location: Online, Zoom
Day 1
Date: 22nd September 2026
Time: 09:30 - 13:00
Day 2
Date: 23rd September 2026
Time: 09:30 - 13:00
Training Details
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CPD Hours: 6
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6 hours verifiable CPD

Join us across two mornings for the 2026 Children and Families Law Conference. We will focus on case law updates, modern family law considerations and advancing legal procedures.

Day one will discuss cross border legal implications and the views of the child; whilst day two will deep dive into familial rights and financial abuse. Our expert speakers will bring you up to speed in key areas: from s25 arrangements to cross border approaches to PRRs, the rights of siblings in care, the impact of coerced debt, and much more.

With ample opportunities to connect with practitioners and experts in the field, you will be able to participate in discussions, ask question and share practice tips and knowledge.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain an overview of the most recent developments in Scottish case law

  • Increase your understanding of cross border complexities including PRRs and fertility treatments sought abroad

  • Learn about best practice when working with vulnerable family members who have experienced coerced debt

  • Identify the views of the child through procedures that not only meet legal standards, but reflect real care and respect for the child

  • Develop your understanding of s25 arrangements: what they mean for the children, parents and care systems

  • Expand your knowledge of the law relating to familial rights for siblings and transgender parents

 

Programme

Day One | Session One : Case Law and Cross Border Reviews

09:30 Welcome and Introduction, Chair
09:35 Case Law Review
10:05 Questions and Discussion
10:15 Transition to Breakouts

10:20 - 11:00 Breakout session : International Family and Fertility Laws

Navigating PRRs Between England and Scotland
Breakout 1
Pursuing Fertility Treatments Abroad: Complexities and Considerations
Breakout 2
11:00 Comfort Break

Session Two : Advancing Procedures in Family Law

11:20 The Views of the Child: Beyond Procedure
11: 50 Questions and discussion
12:00 Legal Tech Sprint
12:40 Closing Remarks
12:45 End of Day One

Day Two | Session Three : Modern Child Law Considerations

09:30 Welcome and Introduction, Chair
09:35 s25 Voluntary Care Arrangements
10:05 Questions and Discussion
10:15 Transition to Breakouts

10:20 - 11:00 Breakout Sessions - Rights in Modern Families

Sibling Rights
Breakout 1
FZ v MZ & FZ v Y: The Rights of Transgender Parents
Breakout 2
11:00 Comfort break

Session Four : Denovo and Coerced Debt

11:20 Title TBD
12:00 Coerced Debt: The Impact on Vulnerable Family Members
12:30 Questions and Discussion
12:40 Closing Remarks
12:45 End of Conference

Testimonials

Because of my current case load I found [the] day’s speakers ...helpful and insightful.
Delegate, 2025 Conference
I thought the course over the two days achieved a challenging aim of covering such a diverse range of topics
Delegate, 2024 Conference
Excellent course, first class presentation
Delegate, 2024 Conference
Prices (prices exclude VAT)
Member:
(£260.00) £208.00
New member:
(£208.00) £166.00
Non-member:
(£312.00) £249.00
Unemployed member:
free
Book by 20th August 2026 to save 20% with our Early Bird rate

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