Getting Started in Family Law: Paralegal's Guide
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 |
Tue, May 05, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Tue, May 05, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
Fully Prepare for the Realities of Divorce Discovery, Trial, Case Management, and More
Family law practice requires paralegals to master a unique set of skills. From income and support issues and review of financial documents for equitable distribution to managing court dates and key correspondence, family law paralegals have to stay on top of a myriad of tasks. This course offers condensed guidance on the fundamental duties of the practice along with practical advice to help get you started. Register today!
- Walk through the case filing and service procedures to avoid missing key steps.
- Power up each case with impeccable handling of evidence.
- Learn how child support is determined.
- Get tips for managing post-decree requests and modifications.
- Build a solid foundation for family law case management best practices.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Case Initiation, Motions, and Discovery Tools
- Handling Custody and Support Issues
- Preparing for Hearings and Trial
- Case and Office Management for the Family Law Paralegal
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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Case Initiation, Motions, and Discovery Tools
- Initial Client Interview and Follow-up (With Sample Intake Forms)
- Case Filing and Service of Process: Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Protective Orders, Guardianships
- Case Information Statements and Preliminary Motions
- Drafting and Responding to Discovery Requests (With Sample Forms)
- Assisting With Depositions
- Preparing Discovery Motions: Motions to Compel, Quash, etc.
- Review of Financial Documents
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Handling Custody and Support Issues
- Custody Options, Procedures, and Forms
- Completing Child Custody Worksheets
- Parenting Plans (With Samples and Checklists)
- Different Types of Pay and How Each Calculates Income
- Child Support Worksheet: How-tos and Tips
- Special Income Issues: Pre-Tax, Post-Tax, Lump Sum, Overtime, Imputed, Bonuses, etc.
- Maintenance/Alimony Calculation
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Preparing for Hearings and Trial
- Applying Key Rules of Evidence
- Preparing Briefs, Trial Exhibits, and Notebooks (With Samples)
- Managing Experts and Lay Witnesses
- Best Practices and Pointers: Assisting at Hearings and Trial
- Preparing the Final Decree, Support Order, and Permanent Orders (With Samples)
- Troubleshooting Post-Decree Issues
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Case and Office Management for the Family Law Paralegal
- Calendaring Key Dates and Proactively Managing the Calendar
- Organizing and Maintaining Client Files
- Reviewing, Drafting, and Documenting Correspondence
- Managing Discovery Production/Financial Information
- Mediation/Arbitration Management
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course is designed to give paralegals the knowledge they need to manage family law duties. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
John H. Killeen
is a shareholder and principal in the litigation section of Bodker, Ramsey, Andrews, Winograd & Wildstein, P.C., 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
Jeffrey Manganaro
is an attorney within the Concord, New Hampshire office of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. He has spent more than nineteen years working with clients facing family issues, including divorce, the establishment of parentage, collecting and enforcing child support and alimony, crafting parenting plans, equitably dividing marital property, appointing guardians, modifying or enforcing family court orders, and negotiating or mediating resolutions outside of the courtroom. Mr. Manganaro is admitted to practice in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He earned his B.A. degree from Bowdoin College and his J.D. degree, cum laude from New England School of Law.
Speaker bio
Hon. Jeanette A. 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.
Speaker bio
Kerie S. Trindle Byrne
, PP, PLS-SC has been a legal professional for over 25 years and has worked in many different capacities in the law firm environment, including file clerk, legal secretary, office manager, administrative assistant, and paralegal. She has previously spoken on ethics and other topics at the webinar entitled, "A Paralegal's Guide to Discovery in Divorce". Through determination, hard work and on-the-job training, Ms. Trindle Byrne gained the background knowledge and skills to perform as a legal support professional. Believing education to reinforce her skills was important, she attended Phoenix College and earned her Associate of Arts Degree in paralegal studies, obtained her PP and PLS certifications from NALS, and her specialty certificate (SC) in family law from NALS. Ms. Trindle Byrne has practiced many areas of law and has worked as a family law paralegal with David N. Horowitz of Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC for the last 18 years. She believes her communication skills, creativity, intuition and innovation make her an effective leader.
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