Key Learning Points

• Understanding the role of the expert witness
• Applying essential law and procedure in children’s cases
• Identifying the stages in public and private law children’s disputes
• Learning about types of evidence, including oral, documentary and real evidence
• Differentiating between facts, assumption, inferences and opinion

Family Law and Procedure - overview

As an expert witness involved in family law matters in England and Wales, you need to understand the basics of law and legal procedure. This helps you work effectively and confidently, and to comply with mandatory requirements.

In this structured training course, you’ll learn the legal principles in children’s cases, the different types of evidence and admissibility, and the impact of the Human Rights Act. You’ll also study the practical implications of court rules. 

If you wish to count this course towards the Cardiff University Bond Solon Family Expert Witness Certificate, please note that (if not already paid) an additional marking and accreditation fee will apply. Please call 020 7549 2549 for details.

The Digital Hub

Upon booking your place on one of our courses, you will be given exclusive access to the Bond Solon Digital Hub, which will provide you with the following benefits:

• Access and download all of the information you need for your course
• Receive web and email notifications reminding you of any pre-course work to complete prior to attending the course
• Access a range of news, insights and practical resources directly relevant to your expert witness work
• Be alerted to changes in law and procedure that directly affect your expert witness work
• Access updated materials for the courses you have already attended
• Important Information for Expert Witnesses with Forthcoming Hearings

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