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Winning Family Cases

October 22nd 2026

Virtual Seminar

Winning Family Cases: Evidence and Strategy

October 22nd 2026

2pm - 5pm

Speakers: Amanda Masson

Virtual Seminar

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£180+VAT

3hrs CPD

In family law, the outcome of a case often comes down to the evidence — not just what you have, but how it’s presented. Strong cases can be weakened by poor preparation, while weaker cases can succeed if the evidence is handled well.

For solicitors, the risk is not always in the law, but in how cases are built and argued in practice. This session looks at what the court finds persuasive, where cases can fall down, and how to approach evidence in a way that gives your client the best chance of success.

Topics covered are as follows:

  • The types of evidence most commonly relied upon in family cases
  • What the court finds persuasive in practice
  • Assessing credibility and reliability
  • The use of affidavits, oral evidence and documentary material
  • Digital evidence, including messages and social media
  • Working with expert reports and third-party evidence
  • Evidential mistakes that can undermine a case
  • Practical strategies for presenting evidence effectively
  • Amanda Masson is the Head of Family Law at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP. She is an experienced litigator, in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.