Legal and practical issues often do not end when a divorce is finalised, particularly for community, pro bono and low‑bono clients who may continue to face financial, parenting or enforcement challenges after orders are made.
This module focuses on the key issues that arise after divorce proceedings, including appeals, variation of orders, enforcement challenges and post‑divorce support. Using a practitioner‑led and community‑law focused approach, this module equips participants to advise clients realistically on available post‑divorce options, assess feasibility in pro bono contexts, and identify appropriate next steps.
The session also examines enforcement and post‑divorce challenges faced by transnational families, including cases involving significant financial disparity, as well as the limits of legal intervention and the importance of non‑legal support.
By the end of this session, participants will be better equipped to:
1. Assess the practicality of appeals for pro bono and low‑bono clients
2. Identify when variation of orders may be appropriate and feasible
3. Understand common enforcement challenges, including cross‑border and resource‑imbalance issues
4. Recognise post‑divorce issues faced by transnational families, including cases involving trailing spouses
5. Advise clients on available post‑divorce legal and non‑legal support options
6. Navigate counselling programmes and community resources, including Family Service Centres (FSCs)
7. Identify common challenges faced by lawyers in pro bono cases at the post‑divorce stage and practical ways to address them
