Family Law

F is for Family Law: An Introductory Guide for Paralegals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
NALA Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 51 minutes
Jeanette Irby
Lawrence Praeger
T. Kevin Knight
Louis Guzzo
With Hon. Jeanette A Irby from Juridical Solutions PLC + 3 others
Recorded May 07, 2025
Product ID 100303

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Overview

From Intake to Final Decree and Beyond!

Looking to build a solid foundation in family law? This course will provide you with the skills you need to manage divorce, support, and custody cases from start to finish. Learn how to conduct effective client intake, organize and maintain case files, and stay on top of important deadlines. Dive into analyzing financial documents and calculating support payments. Explore the options for custody and parenting plans and how to modify or terminate these orders. Unlock the skills you need to get started in family law - register today!

  • Streamline your workflow with case and file management software.
  • Unveil methods for reviewing financial records and assessing income.
  • Discover the procedures for divorce cases, including preparing the preliminary petition.
  • Build confidence in drafting important requests, responses, motions, and more.
  • Explore how to handle ethical dilemmas, such as UPL and dishonest clients.

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Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Divorce, Custody Arrangements, and Parenting Plans
  2. Client Intake Considerations
  3. Organizational Tactics and Technologies for Case Management
  4. Financial Analysis, Asset Assessment, and Support Calculations
  5. Discovery and Evidence Essentials
  6. Litigation and Trial Preparation
  7. Paralegal Ethics in Family Law

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Product ID 100303

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
NALA Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Divorce, Custody Arrangements, and Parenting Plans

    1. Petition for Divorce and Related Procedures
    2. Settlement Agreements
    3. Parenting Plans and Custody Options
    4. Calculating Time-Sharing
    5. Modifying or Terminating Support, Custody, and Parenting Plans

  2. Client Intake Considerations

    1. Getting the Most Out of Initial Interview: Gathering Crucial Information
    2. Verifying Client Information
    3. Common Questions and Mistakes on Intake Forms
    4. Completing Case Information Statements
    5. Case Filing and Service of Process: Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Protective Orders, and Guardianships

  3. Organizational Tactics and Technologies for Case Management

    1. Creating Case Files
    2. File Organization and Maintenance: Tips and Tricks
    3. Calendaring, Deadlines, and Status Checks
    4. Case and Document Management Software

  4. Financial Analysis, Asset Assessment, and Support Calculations

    1. Must-Have Financial Documents
    2. Undisclosed or Hidden Assets: Red Flags to Watch For
    3. Different Types of Pay and How They Factor Into Income Calculations
    4. Calculating Child and Spousal Support
    5. Property Division and Schedule of Distribution

  5. Discovery and Evidence Essentials

    1. Requests for Production of Documents
    2. Requests for Admission of Evidence
    3. When and How to Effectively Use Subpoenas
    4. Preparing and Organizing Quality Interrogatories
    5. Drafting Discovery Responses

  6. Litigation and Trial Preparation

    1. Conducting Legal Research and Case Investigation
    2. Drafting Pleadings and Motions
    3. Preparing Briefs, Notebooks, and Trial Exhibits

  7. Paralegal Ethics in Family Law

    1. Avoiding Unauthorized Practice of Law
    2. Ethical Conundrums in Client Communications
    3. Privilege and Confidentiality Considerations
    4. Dealing With Dishonest, Distraught, or Unresponsive Clients
    5. Electronic Evidence Spoliation and Remedies

Who Should Attend

This basic level course is designed to give attendees practical skills and knowledge for handling family law responsibilities. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Hon. Jeanette A Irby
Jeanette
Irby
Juridical Solutions PLC
Lawrence J Praeger
Lawrence
Praeger
Lawrence J. Praeger, P.C.
T. Kevin Knight
T. Kevin
Knight
DSK Law
Louis G Guzzo
Louis
Guzzo
Law Office of Louis G. Guzzo
Speaker bio
Hon. Jeanette A Irby

Jeanette Irby

Juridical Solutions PLC
Jeanette Irby

is a retired Circuit Court Judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. She is currently managing director of Juridical Solutions PLC, where she mediates family law disputes which are most suited to alternative dispute resolution. Judge Irby is experienced in all areas of civil litigation, including complex business disputes, divorce (equitable distribution, spousal support and custody), and personal injury claims. Before going on the bench, she practiced law with her primary focus on domestic relations. Judge Irby earned her B.S. degree from Central Michigan University and her J.D. degree from Thomas W. Cooley Law School.

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Lawrence J Praeger

Lawrence Praeger

Lawrence J. Praeger, P.C.
Lawrence Praeger

is the principal of the Dallas law firm of Lawrence J. Praeger, P.C. He is board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 1981, Mr. Praeger has focused his practice on family law including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, marital property distribution and family law mediation. He completed the mediation training at the Dispute Resolution Center in Austin, Texas. Mr. Praeger is a member of the Dallas and American Bar associations, State Bar of Texas (member, sections on: Criminal Law; Family Law; Juvenile Law) and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.He has previously lectured on ethics issues for the Institute for Paralegal Education. Mr. Praeger earned his B.A. degree at Simon's Rock and his J.D. degree at South Texas College of Law.

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T. Kevin Knight

T. Kevin Knight

DSK Law
T. Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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Louis G Guzzo

Louis Guzzo

Law Office of Louis G. Guzzo
Louis Guzzo

is a sole practitioner in the Law Office of Louis G. Guzzo, where he concentrates his practice in all issues relating to family law, including divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. He serves as an early settlement panelist for Burlington and Camden counties; and is a member of the Camden County (member, Family Law Committee); New Jersey State and American bar associations. Mr. Guzzo is also a former member of the Thomas S. Forkin Inns of Court. He earned his B.S. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law.

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