Family Law

Family Law Agreements: Essential Skills 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 59 minutes
Mary Evans
John Killeen
Colleen Quinn
Kristofer Clark
With Hon. Mary C Evans from Charlotte County 20th Judicial Circuit + 3 others
Recorded September 23, 2025
Product ID 100812

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Overview

How to Prepare Thorough Family Law Agreements With Confidence

Join our experienced faculty as they dish out tips and tricks for preparing and reviewing family law agreements. Find out which records you need to request when preparing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, gain tips for preparing and reviewing cohabitation agreements, and much more. Don't miss out - register today!

  • Formulate strategies for crafting effective prenup and postnup agreements.
  • Examine best practices for preparing custody and support schedules.
  • Identify key components of cohabitation and domestic partnership agreements.
  • Strengthen your understanding of ART and surrogacy contracts.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Assisting in Drafting the Initial or Responsive Pleadings
  2. Marital/Divorce Settlement Agreements: Property Division
  3. Parenting Plans, Custody, and Guardianship Agreements
  4. Adoption, ART, and Surrogacy Contracts: A Starter Kit for Paralegals
  5. Non-Traditional Family Structures: Cohabitation and Domestic Partnership Agreements
  6. Ethical Considerations for Family Law Paralegals
Product ID 100812

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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  1. Assisting in Drafting the Initial or Responsive Pleadings

    1. Initial Complaints and Petitions: What to Include
    2. Examples of Well-Written Pleadings
    3. Drafting an Effective Answer or Counter-Complaint With Attorney Guidance
  2. Marital/Divorce Settlement Agreements: Property Division

  3. Parenting Plans, Custody, and Guardianship Agreements

    1. Understanding Custody Arrangements
    2. Collecting and Organizing Required Documents
    3. Preparing Custody and Support Schedules
    4. Drafting Common Custody, Support, and Guardianship Provisions
  4. Adoption, ART, and Surrogacy Contracts: A Starter Kit for Paralegals

  5. Non-Traditional Family Structures: Cohabitation and Domestic Partnership Agreements

    1. Overview of Agreements (Including Key Components)
    2. Preparing and Reviewing Cohabitation and Domestic Partnership Agreements
    3. Impact on Child and Spousal Support
    4. Reviewing Cohabitation and Partnership Agreements for Accuracy
  6. Ethical Considerations for Family Law Paralegals

    1. Avoiding UPL: What a Paralegal Can and Cannot Do
    2. Maintaining Confidentiality
    3. Addressing Conflicts of Interest
    4. Client Communication Best Practices
    5. Tips for Working With Difficult Clients

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to give paralegals the knowledge and skills needed to properly assist with family law agreements. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Hon. Mary C Evans
Mary
Evans
Charlotte County 20th Judicial Circuit
John H Killeen
John
Killeen
Bodker Ramsey Andrews Winograd & Wildstein
Colleen M Quinn
Colleen
Quinn
Quinn Law Centers, LLC
Kristofer Clark
Kristofer
Clark
de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP
Speaker bio
Hon. Mary C Evans

Mary Evans

Charlotte County 20th Judicial Circuit
Mary Evans

is a Circuit Court Judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Charlotte County, Florida.

Speaker bio
John H Killeen

John Killeen

Bodker Ramsey Andrews Winograd & Wildstein
John Killeen

is a shareholder and principal in the litigation section of Bodker Ramsey Andrews Winograd & Wildstein PC, where his areas of practice include estate and probate litigation, divorce and family law, commercial litigation and civil litigation. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, and the New Jersey State and New York State bar associations. Mr. Killeen earned his B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University; his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law; and his M.B.A. degree from Emory University.

Speaker bio
Colleen M Quinn

Colleen Quinn

Quinn Law Centers, LLC
Colleen Quinn

owns the Quinn Law Centers (“Best Law Firms in America” 2023-25 (US News & World Report) and is a former partner of Locke & Quinn (Trial Lawyers Board of Regents “2015 Litigator Award” (on CNN) and “Best Law Firms” 2015-22 ). Ms. Quinn practices in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, employment, family formation (adoption & surrogacy), guardianship and estate planning law and general civil litigation, and she has a background in insurance coverage issues. She graduated from the University of Virginia (JD 1988) and William and Mary (BA 1985) and served as Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Harry L. Carrico, Chief Justice, Virginia Supreme Court 1988. Ms. Quinn is a Fellow and 2016-17 President of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (“AAAA”) having served on the AAAA Board from 2007-11 & 2013-18 and in numerous Officer, Chair and Conference Chair positions. She serves/has served on numerous Boards: Va Law Foundation (President, various Chairs), Boyd-Graves Conference, Va Family Law Coalition, National Assoc of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Richmond Chapter (Past-President), Richmond NAWBO Foundation Board (Past-Secretary, Women of Excellence Co-Chair four years), Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association (Past-President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, JCE Chair), Richmond Women’s Business Consortium (Past-Chairman), Family Formation Charitable Trust (2016-2018), Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Employment/Civil Rights Section Co-Chair 2012-14, 1999-01, Public Affairs Co-Chair 2011-12, Pro Bono Co-Chair 2010-2011, Diversity Chair 2003-04, CLE, Convention, Amicus, Insurance, and Long Range Plan Amicus Committees), Creating a Family Board (2013-16), United Way Women’s Leadership Council (2012-17), CW of VA Girl Scouts Board (2014+, Treasurer), and the Richmond YWCA (Past-President, Advisory Council). Ms. Quinn is a member of the LGBT Bar Family Law Institute, VEBA, ACLU, Equality VA and Gay RVA. She is a member of ASRM, ABA, RBA, VSB, and the AAJ. She speaks and publishes frequently with over 500 presentations and publications. She contributes/has contributed to AHA Go Red for Women (Executive Leadership Team; Ruby/COR Vitae), VSDV Action Alliance, Petersburg Domestic Violence Task Force, & LINC, is a 1996 graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond, and a Lifetime Girl Scout member. She is admitted to the practice in all state and federal courts in Virginia, in commercial litigation and insurance coverage.

Speaker bio
Kristofer Clark

Kristofer Clark

de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP
Kristofer Clark

is an attorney with de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP. His practice is centered around representing defendants in personal injury cases. Mr. Clark earned his B.S. degree from University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law. He is a member of The Florida Bar and Orange County Bar Association. Mr. Clark is admitted to practice in all Florida State courts.

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