Family Law Litigation Training Class

Course ID: 13151

Family Law Litigation Training Seminar

Improve Your Ability to Achieve Positive Results

Litigating family law cases is stressful and emotional for all parties involved. The outcome of these cases depends upon the result of effective presentation of your client's situation. Let us help you to learn how to successfully prepare a case in order to reduce your client's anxiety about the litigation process and provide for a smooth resolution of the case.

Learn how to get the information you need in the initial interview to effectively advise your client on the case. Determine how to help your client face realistic expectations in custody matters. Identify how to litigate the enforceability of premarital agreements. You'll discover constructive ways to prepare for court or mediation. Come away with practical methods for guiding your case to a successful conclusion.

Take your skills to the next level!

Examine the "big three:" custody, asset division and support
Take a look at the issues that are the catalysts for conflict
Don't forget the paperwork! Find out how to put together a retainer agreement
Understand the importance of memorializing your advice to the file
Target ways to prepare your client for the realities of custody matters
Discuss how you can help your client act responsibly when it comes to custody arrangements
Get savvy tips for interpreting premarital agreements to your client's advantage
Discuss the settlement vs. litigation question
Come away with sophisticated techniques for presenting your case to the judge


	Agenda
	INITIAL INTERVIEW, OVERVIEW, CONTROL AND FOCUS Deborah L. Poole, 9:00 - 10:00 The Initial Interview Getting the Information Getting the Client's Objectives Finding Out Why the Marriage is Failing The Three Big Issues Custody/Visitation Assets/Liabilities Division Support Obligations and Guidelines Analyzing and Advising How Do Custody, Assets and Support Work Out? What Are the Issues That Will Be in Conflict? How Long Will It Take? How Much Will It Cost? Providing a Retainer Agreement Memorializing Your Advice to the File and Client CUSTODY -- FANTASY AND REALISM Fredrick S. ("Rick") Cohen, 10:15 - 11:15 The Problem of Realistic and Unrealistic Expectations in Custody Matters The Statutory Criteria and the Real Criteria that Judges Apply Prejudices, Foul-ups and Other Cruel Realities of the Courtroom Helping the Client to Accept Realistic Goals Helping the Client to Act Responsibly LITIGATING THE ENFORCEABILITY OF PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS Dennis M. Wilson, 11:15 - 12:15 How Circumstances Surrounding the Execution of an Agreement Bear on its Enforceability How the Courts Have Construed the Meaning of Agreements Interpreting Them to Your Client's Advantage How to Get Them Set Aside ETHICAL PERILS IN DIVORCE PRACTICE Fredrick S. ("Rick") Cohen, 1:15 - 2:15 Client Relations, Client Control and Client Dishonesty Disqualification of and Withdrawal by Counsel The Ethics of Fees Handling an Ethics Complaint/Grievance PREPARING FOR COURT/MEDIATION Paul A. Pereira, 2:15 - 3:15 Planning Strategy With Your Client; Setting Realistic Goals Effective Discovery Working With Guardian Ad Litem and Expert Witnesses Prior to Trial Questions: To Settle or To Litigate? Preparing Your Client for Trial/Mediation LITIGATION TECHNIQUES -- PRESENTING YOUR CASE TO THE JUDGE Fredrick S. ("Rick") Cohen, 3:30 - 4:30 Temporary Hearings Effective Use of Financial Affidavits: Yours and Theirs Effective Presentation of Evidence Expert Witnesses Appellate Process in Family Law


	Audience
	This intermediate level seminar is specifically designed for family law attorneys, paralegals and other practitioners who handle family law litigation.