What Family Court Judges & Commissioners Want You to Know Training Class

Course ID: 21115

What Family Court Judges & Commissioners Want You to Know Training Seminar

Reach A Resolution as Quickly as Possible - With Insight From the Court House

Even experienced family law practitioners encounter emotional family law disputes that can be painful and difficult experiences for clients. As an attorney, you need to be able to plead your client's position in a persuasive manner, yet cover all the bases and give the decision-maker the facts needed to make an informed, fair decision. What if you could find out exactly what the judges need to see in order to find favorably for your client? Now you can - at this one-of-a-kind seminar.

This highly unique forum is your opportunity to interact directly with Family Court Judges and Commissioners to help you tailor future arguments to adhere to their expectations. The "round table" format includes presentations by - and opportunities for discussion with - the judges and commissioners, so you can give your clients the absolute best representation possible. Receive practical suggestions for enhancing your courtroom performance and effectively acting on behalf of your clients from Family Court Judges and Commissioners.

Get the judges' and commissioners perspectives on vital topics such as custody and child support matters, finances and property division
Successfully commence and defend initial proceedings using the judges' and commissioners recommendations.
Determine the best interests of the children for your client's situation and get familiar with your other options.
Learn powerful strategies for dealing with domestic violence.
Include the elements that matter to judges when they make decisions about child support.


	Agenda
	AM Session 9:00 - 12:00 TEMPORARY ORDERS - ROLE OF THE COMMISSIONER Framing Issues and Argument Exhibits, Relevance and Ease of Reference Declarations - When is Enough, Enough? Motions to Strike (Pleadings, Exhibits) Drafting Temporary Orders WHAT THE FAMILY LAW CLERK ASKS OF YOU Mechanics of Setting and/or Continuing Hearings Getting Messages to the Commissioners What Court Forms the Clerk Has to Offer You CONTESTED CUSTODY MATTERS Evidence From the Child Timesharing Relocation Guardian ad Litem Experts: How to Use Them CHILD SUPPORT Child Support Guidelines and Statutes Child Support and Maintenance Case Law Support of Children with Special Needs FINANCES AND PROPERTY DIVISION ISSUES Marital Estate Statute: Initial Determination of Estate, Division of Estate, Inherited Property, Pre-Marital Property Dissipation of Marital Assets Case Law: Property Included in the Marital Estate, Factors Considered When Including or Excluding Property From the Marital Estate PM Session 1:00 - 4:30 TRIAL PRACTICE TIPS IN FAMILY COURT Effective Discovery Pretrial Procedures Preparation of Witnesses Effective Use of Income and Expense Declarations Effective Use of Disclosure Documents Effective Presentation of Evidence Chambers Conferences Professionalism IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD Best Interests of Children vs. Client's Goals Client in Need of a Guardian Client's Actions in Violation of Orders DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Acts Which Constitute Domestic Violence Ex-Parte Orders of Protection Permanent Orders of Protection Powers of the Court Civil Contempt Impact on Custody/Domestic Cases Impact on Firearm Ownership


	Audience
	This unique, intermediate level seminar is designed for domestic and family law attorneys and other professionals who want to advance their knowledge of family law issues and offer their clients the solid, straightforward advice they need during a family law case.