FREE FAMILY LAW WEBINAR
Divorcing Amicably in England and Wales: Trends and Processes Professionals Should Understand
Join us on Wednesday, 28 June at 4:00 PM BST
In the United States, no-fault divorce has been available for years, which has created a culture in which clients can choose how they wish to divorce. Now that no-fault divorce is available in England and Wales, it is important for family law professionals to understand and be versed in the different paths a divorce can take to find the best match for their clients.
In this webinar, Jo O’Sullivan, UK-based solicitor, and Tracy Ann Moore-Grant,US-based attorney, mediator, and founder of the Amicable Divorce Network, will discuss amicable divorce processes, trends, and statistics. Specifically, Jo and Tracy will discuss the Amicable Divorce Network, an international organisation of vetted professionals focused on guiding divorcing parties through a civilized, transparent, and cost-effective alternative to adversarial divorce litigation.
This Webinar is intended for Family Law Professionals. We welcome anyone who works with or alongside individuals or families going through divorce or seperation.
This is a free event. Attendees can request a certificate of attendance upon completion.
Learning Objectives:
Upon the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Define the three universal methods of getting divorced.
- Demonstrate knowledge of amicable divorce trends and processes available to family law professionals across England and Wales.
- Describe the Amicable Divorce Network and its approach to assisting divorcing parties.
SPEAKERS
Jo O'Sullivan
Jo O’Sullivan established O’Sullivan Family Law because of her passion for minimising the damage caused by separation and divorce. In her Practice, Jo aims to provide the possibility of a good divorce through her collaborative process, mediation, and negotiated settlements for individuals seeking an alternative to litigation. She believes it is possible to have an 'acrimony-free' divorce and prioritizes the interests of the children in her work.
Jo previously served as Co-Vice Chair of the Resolution Dispute Committee and was appointed to The Law Society Family Law Committee for a period of 3 years ending in 2023. In addition, Jo is the current chair of the East Sussex Resolution Committee and currently runs training workshops for Resolution focused on encouraging and training lawyers across the UK to work collaboratively for the good of their clients and society in general. She helped to form Resolution's Equalities and Diversity and serves as Co-Chair working towards ensuring that family law professionals are allies to the LGBTQ+ community; to increase Diversity in Resolution's membership and to improve the experience of clients who are BAME, disabled or with caring responsibilities.
Tracy Ann Moore-Grant
Tracy Ann Moore-Grant has represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002. She focuses her practice being a non-litigation attorney in Georgia with the law firm of Patterson Moore Butler, helping parties resolve issues outside of the court system as an uncontested and amicable divorce attorney, mediator, guardian ad litem, arbitrator, and parent coordinator.
She is the founder of the Amicable Divorce Network, an international association of seasoned, licensed professionals who are dedicated to helping reasonable people navigate the process of divorce. Network members provide expert advice and guidance through the out-of-court amicable divorce process helping parties avoid costly and destructive litigation.
Ms. Moore-Grant is an AV Preeminent Judicial Rated Attorney and winner of a 2020 Georgia Legal Award for the positive impact the Amicable Divorce Network has had on family law. She is a schnauzer lover, stepmother and former professor of Constitutional Law.
James Evans
James Evans is the Head of UK Professional Education at OurFamilyWizard. Having previously worked as a teacher, James joined the Family Law community over 4 years ago to introduce Family Law Practitioners around the country to OurFamilyWizard. James works with Courts, Chambers, Firms, CAFCASS, Mediators, Organisations and Charities to help parents with their communication. James is a member of the East Sussex Resolution committee, the Family Dispute Solutions Group, the Family Law Language Project, The Parents Promise Alliance, The Family Mediation Week committee and is the chair of Support Through Court’s Family Ambassadors Board. James was shortlisted for the Innovation Award in Mediation in 2021 and again in 2022, as well as being shortlisted for Resolution’s Innovation Champion Award. OurFamilyWizard were also shortlisted for Family Law Innovation of the Year at the National Family Law Awards in 2022.
About OurFamilyWizard
Working alongside clients on OurFamilyWizard, family law and mental health practitioners can assist families to move beyond conflict and co-parent with confidence. OurFamilyWizard's web and mobile applications offer parents living separately an array of tools to easily track parenting time, share important family information, manage expenses, and create an accurate, clear log of co-parenting communication.
