Inside Family Law with Zoë Durand

"Finding out Why" Debra Parker at The Pacifica Congress Conference in Adelaide 2025

Why Parker Coles Curtis are sponsoring this Conference. Moving beyond the terminology of “alienation” or “estrangement”. “Resist and refuse to attend.” Importance of early therapeutic intervention. “Finding out why” a child is refusing to see a parent rather than assuming. “Language totally matters.”

"Actual Intelligence" The Honourable Simon Moncrieff at the 2025 Pacifica Congress Conference in Adelaide

The Honourable Simon Moncrieff & Zoë Durand talk candidly at The 2025 Pacifica Congress Conference in Adelaide

APRA complaints. What makes a good Family Report? Potential idea of a statement of agreed facts to experts. Talking across disciplines at conferences. Resourcing. Caution when using AI in family law. His Honour’s views regarding the value of “Actual Intelligence”.

"Acceptance of neurodivergence" with Elisa Turco at The Pacifica Congress Conference 2025 Adelaide

Neurodivergence in family law. Both clients and practitioners. How to move from othering neurodivergence to it being more seen and open in family law. Wellness in family law.

"Let's try to solve problems" Zoe Durand and Dr Phil Stahl at The Pacifica Congress Conference 2025 Adelaide

Beyond the dichotomy of alienation and estrangement. A must listen for lawyers with matters where a child is rejecting a parent. And also compassionate problem solving approaches in family law.

Preview of "A Source of Truth": AI, Mary Technology and family law with Rowan McNamee

"A Source of Truth" Mary Technology, AI and Family Law with Co-founder Rowan McNamee

Challenging valuations with Kristy Kerswell

Challenging valuations and value to owner valuations.

Launch event of the film with filmmaker Zoe Durand interviewed by Clare Rowe

Launch event of the film with filmmaker Zoe Durand interviewed by Clare Rowe

 

Launch event of the film with filmmaker Zoe Durand interviewed by Clare Rowe and with speeches by The Hon Peter Rose AM QC and Judge Dale Kemp on the evening.

And also featuring Stephen Foley (Legal Ready), Anthony Marchese (Marchese Property Valuations), Katrene Halteh (Urban Family Lawyers), Anthony Strik (barrister), Roey Balbus (OperationsX), Naomi Ives (OurFamilyWizard) hosted at Clarence.

 

Film on Mediation in Family Law written by Zoe Durand

"A foundation of kindness" - Perpetua Kish on kindness in law at the 2024 FLENA conference.

"A foundation of kindness" - Perpetua Kish on kindness in law at the 2024 FLENA conference. 

• Intention and purpose as a family lawyer.
• "A foundation of kindness" in what we do.
• Rule of law vs Role of law" from combat to kindness and what Pepe spoke about at the conference.
• What is the purpose of this email/ letter etc -  is it going to move the matter to resolution?
• Mindset. Suspicious mindset vs curious mindset. Often in law we adopt a suspicious mindset. Asking questions with a curious mindset.
• Words and letters we send - how words land. Composite letter (we have all received some of those truly terrible letters) and looking at the power of words.
• Can we use different language in family law? 
• The future of the Kind Lawyers movement i.e overseas.

 

Reach Perpetua Kish at https://www.thekindlawyers.com/perpetua-kish

 

Find out about FLENA at https://familylawedu.com.au/

Reach interviewer Zoe Durand at www.mediationanswers.com.au