IAFL Introduction to European Family Law 'Virtual Kyiv' Webinar
Event date: 19 Mar 2021

Details
Date: Friday 19th March 2021
Intended Audience: Recently admitted IAFL Fellows and family law professionals interested in learning about European Family Law
Time: 09:00-17:00hrs UTC (Los Angeles 02:00-10:00hrs; New York 05:00-13:00hrs; London 09:00-17:00hrs; Paris 10:00-18:00hrs; Hong Kong 17:00hrs - 01:00hrs; Sydney 20:00-04:00hrs; Auckland 22:00-06:00hrs)
Coordinated by: William Healing (England) and Suzanne Todd (England)
9:00-9:10
Welcome and Introduction: Rachael Kelsey (Scotland) - European Chapter President
9:10-10:25
Digital information and social media: challenges for family lawyers (of different generations)
Chair: Suzanne Todd (England)
Panel: Charlotte Butruille-Cardew (France), Roisin Kerr (Scotland), James Stewart (England) and Silvia Katzenmaier (Germany)
Q&A: During the final 15-20 minutes of the session, there will be interactive questions and answers
10:30-11:45
How decisions are made: (1) Voice of the child – how does your jurisdiction listen to a child’s views? (2) Transparency of judicial decision making – private courts/private judgments?
Chair: Julie Losson (Russian Federation)
Panel: John Bonello (Malta), Romualdo Richichi (Italy), Konstantinos Rokas (Greece) and Raphaëlle Svara (Monaco)
Q&A: During the final 15-20 minutes of the session, there will be interactive questions and answers
12:00-13:00 Optional Small Group Networking Lunch
13:00-14:15
Maintenance: current thinking, and where is it going?
Chair: Oksana Voynarovska (Ukraine)
Panel to include: Silvie Felix Koubíková (Czech Republic), Talina Kravtsova (Ukraine), Ciara Matthews (Ireland) and Roxane Reiser (England)
Q&A: During the final 15-20 minutes of the session, there will be interactive questions and answers
14:20-15:35
Divorce and financial splits: an essential outline
Chair: William Healing (England)
Panel: Marie Berger (Switzerland), Agne Limante (Lithuania), Sam Longworth (England), Iryna Moroz (Ukraine) and Séverine Tamburini-Kender (France)
Q&A: During the final 15-20 minutes of the session, there will be interactive questions and answers
15:35-15:45
Closing summary
16:00-17:00 Optional Drinks Reception with Breakout Room Networking
For more information about the webinar, please contact Ali Massey via ali.massey@iafl.com
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