COURSE CATEGORY
Professional skills
Drafting affidavits in family law
Published 13 October 2025
In family law, the importance of affidavits cannot be overstated. Mastery of the relevant legal rules, practice directions, and rules of evidence – combined with strong drafting skills is essential. This expertise not only inspires confidence in clients but also plays a pivotal role in strengthening the merits of their case.
In this course, presented by Accredited Specialist Kathryn Kearley, you will learn how to:
- Confidently navigate and apply a range of legal rules and practice directions.
- Understand and use the rules of evidence to craft compelling affidavits.
- Comply with the universal conduct rules to ensure ethical representation.
- Draft with intention to enhance case merit and client trust.
- Implement practical tips and techniques essential to effective affidavit drafting.
Completion of this course will earn you 1 CPD unit
TARGET AUDIENCE
All practitioners
CPD POINTS
0.5
TYPE
Video-based interactive module
Course Author: Kathryn Kearley
Kathryn practised at a number of leading national law firms and is now her own firm. She worked in the areas of family law, litigation and dispute resolution and property practice. Kathryn is an accredited family law specialist with the Law Society of NSW, an accredited mediator and collaborative practitioner.
Kathryn Kearley has over 30 years in legal practice and over 20 years of experience as a law teacher. Kathryn holds degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (UNSW), Master of Laws (Hons) (UNE) and Master of Higher Education (Macquarie University).
