What is an Accredited Family Law Specialist?
• He or she has been a practising lawyer for at least five years with more than 25 per cent of his or her practice being in Family Law. • He or she has passed a three-part exam, which tests his or her knowledge of Family Law. • This exam covers: • • Divorce procedures; • Property settlement; • Jurisdiction of the Court; • Costs; • Child welfare matters; • Court practice and procedures; • Residence and contact; • Child support and spouse maintenance; • Taxation; • De Facto relationships; and • Some knowledge of pensions, social security and legal aid requirements are also covered. • References from other Solicitors or Barristers are provided to confirm the ability and experience of the applicant in Family Law. • Each year, he or she must prove that they have continued to keep up-to-date with developments in the Law and has maintained the required high level of involvement in the jurisdiction. TOP How Can I Tell Whether a Solicitor is an Accredited Family Law Specialist? Accredited Solic
