A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings Training Class

Course ID: 9881

A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings Training Seminar

Create the Best Solutions in Divorce Proceedings

A "good" divorce lawyer is one who can steer their clients towards the best outcome possible. But too often, the other spouse takes unreasonable and unrealistic positions which make reaching an agreement extremely difficult - if not impossible. As an attorney, you must be tough enough to fight to the end for your client. And, just as important, you must be thoroughly knowledgeable in all the nuances of the divorce proceedings in order to do the best job for your client.

This seminar is full of techniques and tips you can put to use immediately to help your clients through the journey and cover every critical area related to their divorce. You'll examine the many unexpected roadblocks that may come up in the divorce process and learn how to resolve them quickly and fairly, without losing ground for your clients. From expert tips for tackling asset division to creative ways for handling sensitive custody issues, you'll gain new skills that will make you the effective professional your client needs - one who gains resolutions in their favor and helps them quickly move on to the next stage of their lives.

Protect your clients' best interests during divorce proceedings.
Get the dissolution off on the right foot with practical initial strategies.
Obtain all the crucial information you need to build your case using proven discovery tactics.
Ensure a secure financial future with equitable division.
Create a custody agreement everyone can agree on.


	Agenda
	ON THE ROAD: YOUR KEY TO GETTING STARTED Rosemary R. Alexander, 9:00 - 10:30 Surefire Interviewing Techniques for the Initial Client Intake Collecting Records, Reviewing Credit and Creating a Budget Essential Elements of a Separation Agreement Initiating the Divorce Action Drafting the Summons and Complaint The Response Temporary Orders Meeting Service Requirements GET THE LAY OF THE LAND: DISCOVERY TOOLS AND TACTICS Rosemary R. Alexander, 10:45 - 12:00 Determining The Need for Discovery General Formal Discovery Tools Including Interrogatories, Depositions and Requests to Produce Informal Methods of Discovery Proven Methods for Discovering Assets in Divorce How to Uncover Hidden Assets On-Line Records Searches NAVIGATING THE FORK IN THE ROAD: FAIRLY DIVIDING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Renee T. Pavlik, 1:00 - 2:30 Identifying and Handling Assets Acquired Before the Marriage Distinguishing Between Community and Separate Assets Division of Marital Assets - Businesses, Property, Vehicles and Pensions Division of Retirement Benefits Including QDROs and EDROs Equitable Property Division Strategies Insurance and Inheritance Issues Spousal Maintenance Dividing Debt BABY ON BOARD: HANDLING CHILD CUSTODY, VISITATION AND SUPPORT ISSUES Stephanie A. Kasten, 2:45 - 3:45 Custody Arrangements - Traditional, Creative and Alternative Methods Visitation Issues Modifying Existing Custody and Visitation Terms Determining and Calculating Child Support BACK IN THE GARAGE: CONCLUDING THE DIVORCE ACTION J. Daniel Azulay, 3:45 - 4:30 Drafting a Comprehensive Marital Settlement Agreement Preparation and Trial of a Divorce Action Final Judgment or Decree of Divorce Post-Divorce Issues

Audience

This basic-to-intermediate level program is designed for attorneys, paralegals, legal professionals and other professionals seeking ways to handle the divorce process more effectively.