Family Law

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Discovery in Divorce: A Game Plan 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
Sarah Decker-Hall
John Whitbeck
Sarah Barnes
With Sarah J. Decker-Hall from Sarah J. Decker-Hall, Attorney at Law + 2 others
Recorded December 10, 2025.
Product ID 101346

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$319

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Overview

Discovery Success Starts Here

Discovery in divorce cases can be complex, emotional, and document heavy. This program provides paralegals with concrete strategies for navigating disclosures, handling e-discovery, tackling financial records, and coordinating with clients under pressure. Gain confidence in your role and sharpen your organizational skills - register today!

  • Assist in drafting high-quality discovery requests and responses with confidence.
  • Gain organization tips and other helpful strategies for handling large volumes of discovery documents.
  • Explore common and uncommon sources of electronic evidence.
  • Prepare comprehensive summaries of premarital agreements and tax documents.
  • Discuss ethical obligations when faced with conflicts of interest.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Disclosures, Requests, and Responses
  2. Managing Discovery Documents: Organization Strategies
  3. E-Discovery Tips and Tricks for Paralegals
  4. Investigating Assets and Liabilities
  5. Demystifying Tax Forms and Returns
  6. Client Communication During Discovery
  7. Ethical Dos and Don'ts for Paralegals

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Product ID 101346

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

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - NALA - 6: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 6.0 hours, including 1.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Video Download - NALA - 6: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 6.0 hours, including 1.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 6: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 6.0 hours, of which 1.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 6 Family Law
  • 6 Civil Trial Law
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education for paralegals and legal assistants. Certification areas: 6 - Civil Trial Law, 6 - Family Law

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education for paralegals and legal assistants. Certification areas: 6 - Civil Trial Law, 6 - Family Law

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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Agenda

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  1. Disclosures, Requests, and Responses

    1. Scope and Timing of Discovery
    2. Key Disclosure Requirements and Procedures
    3. Tracking and Managing Disclosures When New Information Arises
    4. Assisting With Requests: Interrogatories, Production, Admission, and More
    5. Responding to Discovery Requests: Dos and Don'ts
    6. Summarizing Responses, Answers, and Documents for Your Attorney

  2. Managing Discovery Documents: Organization Strategies

    1. Building a Discovery Binder: Tips and Tricks
    2. Creating Document Logs and Production Charts
    3. Categorizing and Sorting Documents
    4. Stamping and Indexing Documents: Best Practices
    5. Methods for Managing Large Volumes of Documents

  3. E-Discovery Tips and Tricks for Paralegals

    1. Assisting With Subpoenas: Cell Phone Records, Social Media, Etc.
    2. Social Media Discovery in Divorce
    3. Apps for Sharing Photos and Videos: Snapchat, Instagram, Etc.
    4. Smartphone and Email Discovery
    5. Commonly Overlooked Sources of Information
    6. Working With Digital Forensic Professionals to Retrieve Lost or Deleted Data

  4. Investigating Assets and Liabilities

    1. Summarizing Premarital/Prenuptial Agreements
    2. Conducting Public Record Searches
    3. Analyzing Financial Documents: Bank and Investment Statements, Paystubs, and More
    4. Benefits: Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Pension/Retirement Accounts, Etc.
    5. Bills, Loans Documents, Credit Card Statements, and More
    6. Identifying Hidden Assets

  5. Demystifying Tax Forms and Returns

    1. Obtaining and Reviewing W-2, 1099, 1098, 1040 Forms
    2. Flagging Irregularities: Hidden Income, Deductions, and Discrepancies
    3. Other Helpful Tax Forms to Have
    4. Preparing Tax Summaries

  6. Client Communication During Discovery

    1. Informing Clients of Discovery Obligations and Deadlines
    2. Communication Best Practices for Document Collection
    3. Documenting Client Communications
    4. Dealing With Overwhelmed or Unresponsive Clients

  7. Ethical Dos and Don'ts for Paralegals

    1. Avoiding Unauthorized Practice of Law
    2. Addressing Conflicts of Interest
    3. Protecting Confidential and Privileged Information
    4. Duty of Competence

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course highlights how to effectively navigate the discovery process in divorce. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Sarah J Decker-Hall
Sarah J.
Decker-Hall
Sarah J. Decker-Hall, Attorney at Law
John Whitbeck
John
Whitbeck
WhitbeckBeglis, PLLC
Sarah J Barnes
Sarah J.
Barnes
Voya Financial
Speaker bio
Sarah J Decker-Hall

Sarah J. Decker-Hall

Sarah J. Decker-Hall, Attorney at Law
Sarah Decker-Hall

is a sole practitioner in the Dayton, Ohio area. She has been an attorney for 20 years and focuses her practice on family law. Ms. Decker-Hall is the former president of the Stanley Z. Greenberg Family Law Forum. She is a member of the Dayton Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Ms. Decker-Hall earned her B.A. degree from Capital University and her J.D. degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit School of Law.

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Speaker bio
John Whitbeck

John Whitbeck

WhitbeckBeglis, PLLC
John Whitbeck

is the founder and majority shareholder with Whitbeck Bennett in Leesburg, Virginia. He focuses his practice on family law, criminal law, mental health law, civil litigation and many other areas. Mr. Whitbeck has also been certified as an expert witness in litigation. He is an adjunct professor of law at George Mason University Law School, teaching mental illness law. Mr. Whitbeck is the director of the George Mason University Law and Mental Illness Clinic. He has served as substitute judge in Virginia district courts, hearing civil and criminal matters including family law cases. Mr. Whitbeck also served as a special justice for civil commitment hearings in the 20th Judicial Circuit, which requires him to sit as a judge for hearings to committ mentally ill individuals to psychiatric treatment. He has also served as a special prosecutor in the Loudoun County General District Courts. Mr. Whitbeck earned his A.B. degree from Occidental College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from George Mason University-Antonin Scalia Law School.

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Sarah J Barnes

Sarah J. Barnes

Voya Financial
Sarah Barnes

is an attorney and legal counsel with National Benefits Services LLC, where she handles all levels of trust and estate administration matters. She was previously in private practice for many years, where she practiced in the areas of estate planning and elder law. Ms. Barnes earned her B.A. degree from Edgewood College and her J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School. Her professional memberships include the State Bar of Wisconsin, Dane County Bar Association, Legal Association of Women, and the Madison Estate Planning Council. Ms. Barnes serves on a number of non-profit boards, is a frequent speaker at various continuing legal education seminars, and has served as guest faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is admitted to practice in the state of Wisconsin.

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