Your heart starts to race. The panic kicks in. Your stomach sinks. Someone mentioned the S word... Subpoena.
This 90-minute webinar will take you through everything a mental health professional needs to know about family law subpoenas. Learn about the three types of family law subpoena, the processes and procedures to follow when you receive a subpoena, and hear answers to the most commonly asked questions. For example, the presenters will discuss whether it is ever allowable to ignore a subpoena, what it means if you are "compelled" to comply, what to do if you are on extended leave, or whether you can object to a subpoena if you believe it is a "fishing expedition", will breach copyright laws (e.g, WAIS, WISC etc), cause risk to the patient, harm the therapeutic relationship, or if you believe the file contents are irrelevant or unhelpful to the legal issue. The presenters will also discuss what happens to the submitted materials, such as where they are kept, who can view them, whether they can be copied, and what lawyers are likely to be looking for in your file.
This webinar aims to demystify family law subpoenas to reduce clinician anxiety and improve compliance with our legal obligations.
The webinar will be recorded and made available after the presentation.
Tickets are $165 (gst incl)
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About the presenters
Sarah Minnery is a Brisbane Barrister in private practice and has worked as both a Solicitor and Barrister predominantly in family law for over 20 years. She was called to the Bar in July 2013. Prior to joining the Queensland Bar, Sarah worked in national, mid-tier and boutique family law firms as a Solicitor for over 10 years including as a family law partner. Sarah practices in all areas of family law with a particular interest in complex financial matters. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (QUT), Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) (QUT) and Masters of Laws (UQ). Sarah was an Accredited Family Law Specialist from 2009 until 30 June 2023 when the specialist accreditation scheme was closed to barristers. She has presented numerous papers and publications including contributions to CCH’s Australian Master Family Law Guide and CCH’s Family Law looseleaf service.
Dr Grant Blake is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice on the Sunshine Coast. He is trauma therapist who also provides independent expert witness evidence to the courts for a variety of medicolegal issues. He has a particular interest in supporting psychologists who are anxious about navigating the legal systems they might be drawn into.