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Family Law Case Preparation, Tips for Hearings and Trial, and More
Save hours every week with this must-take course! Join our accomplished faculty as they supply you with tips, templates, and tools for supercharging your efficiency as a family law paralegal. Delve into the dos and don'ts of drafting and responding to discovery requests, determine how to prepare parenting plans for attorney review, and uncover practical guidance for scheduling meetings with witnesses. Act now - register today!
- Examine best practices for assisting with client intake and interviews.
- Discover tips for handling custody and support worksheets with confidence.
- Formulate strategies for preparing witnesses and organizing materials for trial.
- Find out how to leverage AI tools for enhanced case management.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute IPE's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Early Case Work Resource Kit: Client Intake, Discovery, Depositions, and Motions Template
- Navigating Custody and Support Worksheets, Forms, and Income Analysis
- Hearings and Trial: With Checklists and Templates
- Case and Office Management Skills Every Family Law Paralegal Needs
- AI for the Family Law Paralegal: Drafting, Research, and Admin
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
3 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total |
| NALA |
|
3 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Early Case Work Resource Kit: Client Intake, Discovery, Depositions, and Motions Template
- Client Intake and Interview Prep (With Sample Client Intake Forms)
- Drafting and Responding to Discovery Requests (With Templates)
- Assisting With Depositions (With Deposition Preparation Checklist)
- Preparing Motions for Lawyer Review (With Templates)
- Financial Document Review (With Checklist)
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Navigating Custody and Support Worksheets, Forms, and Income Analysis
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Hearings and Trial: With Checklists and Templates
- Preparing Briefs, Trial Exhibits, and Notebooks (With Samples)
- Witness Prep and Logistics: Paralegal Tips and Tactics
- Organizing Materials, Tracking Timelines, and Taking Notes
- Drafting Post-Decree Motions, Final Orders, and Filing Court Documents
- Paralegal Trial Duties - and Post-Trial Filing Follow-Up Essentials
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Case and Office Management Skills Every Family Law Paralegal Needs
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AI for the Family Law Paralegal: Drafting, Research, and Admin
- Leveraging AI Tools for Legal Document Drafting and Proofreading
- AI-Enhanced Document Review and Discovery
- Generating Case Law Summaries or Summaries of Procedural Rules
- AI-Powered Transcription: Streamlining Client Meetings and Deposition Prep
Who Should Attend
This basic level course is designed to give attendees helpful tips and resources for assisting with family law cases. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Kendall Carter
is counsel with Aspire Law in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a litigator and has handled thousands of cases to final disposition throughout the United States, Latin America and Europe. As corporate counsel, Mr. Carter guides companies in advertising, information technology, recreation, hospitality, real estate, and other business sectors. He is an active member of the State Bars of Texas and Georgia. Mr. Carter earned his B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and his J.D. degree from Tulane University.
Speaker bio
J. Wesley Hisaw
is a shareholder with Holland & Hisaw, where his practice areas include domestic law, personal injury, product liability, corporate law, civil rights lawsuits, estate law, and employment law. He was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 litigation lawyers for the state of Mississippi by the American Society of Legal Advocates and the National Trial Lawyer's Association. Mr. Hisaw was also named a Top Ten Attorney for the state of Mississippi in the area of personal injury by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys, and listed as a Premier 100 Attorney by the American Academy of Trial Attorneys. He is licensed to practice in Mississippi and Tennessee, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth circuits, Northern and Southern districts of Mississippi, and the Western District of Tennessee. Mr. Hisaw is also listed as a Rising Star with Super Lawyers. He earned his undergraduate degree and his J.D. degree from the University of Mississippi.
Speaker bio
Amber James
is the founder and CEO of New Beginnings Family Law, P.C., where her main areas of practice are divorce, child custody, parental alienation, mediation, adoption, and surrogacy. Prior to opening her own practice, she worked in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Domestic Relations Division as a law clerk for the Honorable Ralph A. Ferguson, Jr., and in the firm of Shaw-Anderson, LLC. Ms. James earned her B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her J.D. degree from the Birmingham School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Alabama and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. James is also a board-certified family law trial advocate, having received her board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar, and the American, Morgan County and Huntsville-Madison County bar associations. Ms. James has previously been recognized as Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 by the Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship in Huntsville, Alabama. Her firm was chosen as the Professional Services Business of the Year in 2020 by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Her firm is consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Huntsville, Alabama and recently received the designation of Best Place for Working Parents.
Top FAQs
What is included with my course purchase?
When you enroll prior to the live event date you will receive access to the live-streaming webinar which will allow you to interact with faculty in real-time.
With each course, you will receive access to the content via OnDemand Streaming and the Video Download.
Course reference materials are included with each course purchase in a downloadable PDF format.
How do I access my courses?
Courses are available within your account. Simply login to your account and click on My Courses. If you require additional assistance please call our Customer Service Department at 800-793-5274.
Do you have options for attendees who are deaf or hard of hearing?
Closed captioning is available for all online live courses. Attendees may enable the closed captioning functionality within the event room once they have accessed the event by simply clicking the "cc" button in the lower right of the event room.
Are multiple attendee discounts available?
Yes, the more people you bring from your organization, the more you save. Please call out Customer Service Department to inquire about savings for your team at 800-793-5274.
When will the OnDemand be available and how long will I have access to the content?
The OnDemand Video will be available to stream within 14 days of live broadcast date. You will have access to the content for 6 months in your account.
If you're a subscriber, you'll have access to your course recordings until 7 days after the expiration date of the subscription.
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