Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Early Bird Discount ends 19 Dec 2025
Family Law Update
The past year has seen important developments in family law, both in Western Australia and nationally. Gain a practical review of the most significant cases and key decisions shaping current practice.
- A review of recent judgments in the Family Court of WA
- An analysis of significant decisions in the Family Courts across Australia over the past year
- Ongoing challenges causing delays and difficulties in the Family Court system, and strategies for practitioners to navigate them
Presented by John Butler, Consultant, HopgoodGanim
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on WA legislation
Chair
John Syminton, Consultant, WSR Law
Presenters
John Syminton, Consultant, WSR LawJohn Syminton is a Consultant of WSR Law (formerly Warren Syminton Ralph Pty Ltd). Prior to joining the firm, John was a partner of Freehills in Perth for many years. WSR Law has an office in Fremantle and acts primarily on commercial property transactions. The firm currently acts for a number of corporations including a major listed ASX corporation. John’s principal areas of expertise include property, commercial agreements and more recently Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Guardianship. John is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia and for many years was a member of the Law Society Committee which deals with drafting of the General Conditions for Sale of Land in Western Australia. He is the Chair of the Legal Practice Board and prepared the original General Conditions for Sale of Land in WA, which is the basis of the current 2022 General Conditions for the Sale of Land.
John Butler, Consultant, HopgoodGanim
John is a Consultant & Notary Public in Family & Relationship Law and Estate & Succession practice at HopgoodGanim Lawyers. With over 50 years of experience, John brings a wealth of knowledge and consistently achieves the best possible outcomes for his clients. John is experienced in Business & Estate Planning, Wills & Estates, Guardianship & Administration and Family Law. John is an active member of his community, having served in the Australian Army Reserve for 13 years as a Commissioned Officer, is presently on the Reserve of Officers and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Matilda Bay where he leads initiatives that promote humanitarian service, goodwill and peace worldwide.
