Family Law: Helping Your Clients Through Difficult Cases Training Class

Course ID: 9340

Family Law: Helping Your Clients Through Difficult Cases Training Seminar

Solve Family Law Disputes Amicably

Emotional divorce, domestic violence, child custody and other family law disputes can be painful and difficult experiences for your client. Your job, as an attorney, is to help your clients work through all the complexities of these delicate situations and help them reach resolution as quickly as possible. But this can only be accomplished by having thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the ins and outs of family law on your side.

That's what makes this seminar so valuable. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to strengthen your ability to coach clients through family law battles, help them solve problems and speed up the resolution of even the most complicated and emotional conflicts. You'll gain the latest interpretation of legislative changes and court decisions and be able to seamlessly weave them into each case. Identify specific strategies for keeping domestic violence cases on track when protection orders, courtroom witnesses and other problems threaten to throw you off course. Discover cutting-edge insight into unmarried cohabitators, nontraditional family units and the evolving definition of family that will ensure your decisions reflect the latest thinking. Why look for family law information piece-meal from books or the Internet when you can discover all the information you need in this one seminar?

Avoid unclear client objectives from the start.
Build a domestic violence case with our thorough methods.
Know when it's your duty to report abuse and neglect.
Determine family assets and joint vs. individual assets.
Overcome the struggle of business valuation.
Give timely advice by knowing the changing rights of grandparents and third parties.


	Agenda
	STAY ON TOP OF FAMILY LAW DEVELOPMENTS J. Gregory McAuliffe, 9:00 - 9:45 Update on Key Areas of Family Law: Divorce, Domestic Violence and Parenting Issues Get the Most Current Legislative Information Available Analyze Recent Pivotal Court Decisions Child Support Guidelines - Updated in Clear Language GET YOUR CASE OFF TO A GOOD START Jordan M. Fox, 9:45 - 10:30 What to Cover Upfront with the Client: The Process, Interview and Representation Agreement What Information You Need to Get Started Avoid Unclear Client Objectives from the Start When Mediation and Other Alternatives May Be Appropriate AVOID ETHICAL CHALLENGES COMMON IN FAMILY LAW J. Gregory McAuliffe, 10:45 - 11:35 The Qualities of an Ethical Client-Lawyer Relationship Fulfill Your Role as a Counselor/Advocate without Crossing the Line Malpractice Alert! Watch Out for These Danger Areas Where Questions About Conflicts of Interest May Arise Know When It's Your Duty to Report Abuse and Neglect RESOLVE CHALLENGES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES Jordan M. Fox, 11:35 - 12:15 What Forms You Must Prepare to Get Court Protection Challenges When Working With Other Professional Agencies What You Need to Build A Domestic Violence Case Civil Remedies vs. Criminal Prosecution: Which Way to Go Walk Through the Trial of a Family Violence Case: How to Prepare an Effective Courtroom Witness The Characteristics of a Compelling Testimony Present Evidence that Proves Violence How to Put Expert Witnesses to Work for You What Factors Impact Settlements and Mediation ANALYZE FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN DIVORCE CASES Diana L. Powell, 1:15 - 2:00 The Mechanics of Equitable Distribution Determine Family Assets and Joint vs. Individual Assets The Theory and Reality of Pre-Marital Agreements Sort Through the Complexities of Health Care Benefits How Tax Shelter Investments Should Be Distributed Why Business Valuation Is Such a Struggle What Not to Omit When Considering Income Tax Prepare Financial Statements and Review the Other Side's Affidavit GAIN CONFIDENCE HANDLING PARENTING ISSUES Megan M. Sherr, 2:00 - 2:45 Pros and Cons of Parenting Issues Creative Ways to Work Out Parenting Issues and Shared Parenting Time Schedules When a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) May Be Involved Issues to Consider When Determining the Removal of Children from Jurisdiction The Changing Rights of Grandparents and Third Parties How Domestic Violence Complicates Parenting Issues BETTER ORGANIZE DIVORCE CASES FOR TRIAL Ann C. Gushurst, 3:00 - 3:45 What's Considered Effective Discovery in Divorce Trials When It Makes Sense to File for Temporary Orders New Developments in Pretrial Procedures Advice from the Pros on Preparing Witnesses Effective Use of Financial Affidavits: Yours and Theirs Presenting Evidence Properly to Persuade the Court Develop a Trial Strategy that Helps - Not Handicaps - Your Case Complete the Divorce: The Standards for Effective Marital Settlement Agreements Final Divorce Wrap-Up: A Valuable Checklist What's Needed Before A Final Judgment or Decree of Divorce Can Be Entered Overcome Obstacles When Appealing Divorce Decisions Solve Common Post-Decree Problems RESPOND TO SPECIAL ISSUES IN FAMILY LAW Diana L. Powell, 3:45 - 4:30 What the Law Says About Unmarried Cohabitators Special Tips for Representing Nontraditional Family Units The Evolving Definition of Family and the Law and How Your Practice Is Impacted


	Audience
	This intermediate level seminar is designed for domestic and family law attorneys and other professionals who want to advance their knowledge of family law issues.