Family Law

Taming Toxic, Emotional, and Uncooperative Clients in Family Law: What You Need to Know as a Paralegal

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 57 minutes
Tyler Raymond
Priscilla Nash
Spencer West
Joshua Balter
With Tyler Raymond from Raymond Family Law, LLC + 3 others
Recorded July 16, 2025
Product ID 100575

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Overview

Critical Legal Strategies for Working With Challenging Clients

Picture this: You're assisting your attorney with a custody case, and the client struggles with substance use issues. You are trying to collect key documents from the client, but they're highly emotional and not cooperating. What's the best next step to take?

 

Now imagine yourself in another situation where the client is trying to escape an abusive relationship. You and your supervising attorney have built trust with this client, and they're in a dangerous situation. As a paralegal, what are your obligations concerning the client's safety?

 

If you're not sure how to proceed in these types of situations, this course is here to make things easier. Join our expert faculty as they discuss the legal essentials of managing high-need or vulnerable clients in family law cases. Determine how to streamline the intake process for clients with mental health disorders, discover tips for addressing parental alienation, and much more. Don't miss out - register today!

 

  • Examine best practices for addressing client mental health concerns.
  • Uncover practical guidance for dealing with parental alienation.
  • Find out how to manage substance use issues in family law cases.
  • Formulate tactics for handling domestic abuse concerns.
  • Develop strategies for fighting false accusations.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Addressing Client Mental Health Concerns in Family Law Cases
  2. Managing Ethical Dilemmas in Family Law: The Paralegal's Guide
  3. Paralegal Perspectives on Tackling Parental Alienation
  4. Navigating Substance Use in Family Law for Paralegals
  5. Strategies for Addressing Domestic Abuse in Divorce
  6. Fighting False Accusations: Essential Insights and Tips
Product ID 100575

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. Addressing Client Mental Health Concerns in Family Law Cases

    1. The Art of Streamlining the Intake Process for Clients With Complex Medical Histories
    2. Organizing and Flagging Critical Details in Mental Health and Other Medical Records
    3. Preparing Evidence When the Client's Mental Health Is a Key Factor
    4. Drafting Documents for Mental Health Accommodations, Custody Matters, etc.
  2. Managing Ethical Dilemmas in Family Law: The Paralegal's Guide

    1. Communicating With Emotional Clients
    2. Clients Pressuring You to Act Beyond Your Paralegal Role: Top Problems and Solutions
    3. Balancing Confidentiality With the Duty to Report Troubling Behavior
    4. When Clients Lie: What You Can Ethically Do
  3. Paralegal Perspectives on Tackling Parental Alienation

  4. Navigating Substance Use in Family Law for Paralegals

    1. Drug Testing and Investigations; Getting Test Results, Records, Police Reports, etc.
    2. Paralegal Tips for Documenting Court-Ordered Program Progress
    3. Helping Lawyers Craft Settlement Agreements Concerning Substance Abuse Concerns
    4. Custody Determinations and Modifications
  5. Strategies for Addressing Domestic Abuse in Divorce

    1. Top-Notch Tips for Preparing Petitions for Protective Orders
    2. The Accused's Custody and Visitation Rights; Helping Attorneys Draft Safety-Focused Custody Agreements
    3. Connecting Clients to Resources: Coordinating With DV Shelters or Advocates
    4. How to Strengthen the Case Through Reliable Witness Statements
  6. Fighting False Accusations: Essential Insights and Tips

Who Should Attend

This advanced level course is designed to keep you up to date on actionable strategies for resolving complex matters in family law cases. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Tyler Raymond
Tyler
Raymond
Raymond Family Law, LLC
Priscilla J Nash
Priscilla
Nash
Group Legal Services
Spencer D West
Spencer
West
Mitchell & West, LLC
Joshua Balter
Joshua
Balter
Happy Even After Family Law
Speaker bio
Tyler Raymond

Tyler Raymond

Raymond Family Law, LLC
Tyler Raymond

operates his own practice, Raymond Family Law, LLC in Bridgeport, Connecticut, exclusively practicing in the areas of family and matrimonial law. He has experience handling a wide variety of family and matrimonial cases, including high-conflict custody matters, complex asset distributions, divorces involving bankruptcies and foreclosures and high-income child support matters, to name a few. Mr. Raymond also accepts guardian ad litem appointments, both privately and by court appointment, to represent the best interests of children caught in the middle of custody disputes, and he acts as a divorce mediator and special master. He earned his J.D. degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law and his B.A. degree from the University of Maine. Mr. Raymond is a member of the American, Connecticut, Greater Bridgeport and Milford bar associations.

Speaker bio
Priscilla J Nash

Priscilla Nash

Group Legal Services
Priscilla Nash

has been a legal assistant for Group Legal Services for 24 years. She works for George Flores, one of the in-house counsels for Group Legal Services, which serves the San Antonio Police and Fire Fighters in areas of family law, probate, guardianships, estate planning, real estate and litigation. Ms. Nash serves on the Board for the San Antonio Paralegal Association as treasurer and the pro bono sub-chair for District 5 of the State of Texas Paralegal Division, San Antonio Paralegal Association, San Antonio Bara Association-Legal Operations Section, San Antonio Legal Services Association as the Paralegal Representative and Mentorship Chair and Pro Bono Sub-Chair for the State Bar Paralegal Division. She speaks frequently on many legal topics, including ethics. Ms. Nash received her associate degree in applied science for legal assistants from Alvin Community College.

Speaker bio
Spencer D West

Spencer West

Mitchell & West, LLC
Spencer West

is an equity partner, shareholder and co-founder of the law firm of Mitchell & West, LLC. He specializes in the area of family law. Mr. West is admitted to The Florida Bar and Massachusetts Bar Association; where he actively represents clients in an array of cases including divorces, custody, child support, relocation, modification, paternity and domestic violence disputes. In addition, he is permitted to practice before Florida federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. West has assisted many professional clients, including but not limited to doctors, lawyers, accountants and retired professional athletes with their high asset divorces and other disputes; as well as with drafting custom pre and postnuptial agreements. He is sought out by clients and other lawyers for his extensive expertise and dedication to fighting for his clients. Mr. West is an aggressive litigator who devotes himself to achieving the best results for his individual clients, while maintaining the highest ethical standards of professionalism. He earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston and his J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.

Speaker bio
Joshua Balter

Joshua Balter

Happy Even After Family Law
Joshua Balter

is a partner with Happy Even After Family Law, practicing in all areas family and divorce law. He was in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, mainly serving on Submarines and with the US Marines and is a veteran of multiple combat tours. Mr. Balter has traveled the world extensively, including living in Japan for three years. His life experiences taught him a respect and understanding of people of various cultures. He was a medical specialist in the Navy and completed the most demanding enlisted medical program – Submarine Independent Duty Corpsman (similar to a physician assistant) with honors. Mr. Balter served as the sole health care provider on the USS San Juan (a nuclear-powered submarine) and various other duty stations as a medical provider including with 1/25 Marines in Iraq. He completed his career by serving as the senior enlisted leader for three Navy Health Clinics. Mr. Balter is the recipient of numerous military awards, decorations, and retired as a Chief Petty Officer with multiple combat designations. He earned his J.D. degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law concentrating on family law.

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