Family Law

A Paralegal's Guide to Discovery in Divorce

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
Kerie Trindle Byrne
Janet Gemmell
Victoria Cernadas
With Kerie S. Trindle Byrne from Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC + 2 others
Recorded June 11, 2026.
Product ID 101985

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Overview

Investigate Divorce Cases Thoroughly

Do you know all the tips and tricks for searching out any undisclosed assets or debt in divorce? Are you looking for practical insights in decrypting complex tax returns and other financial documents? How do your e-discovery skills stack up? Our experienced faculty will teach you time-tested and innovative methods for identifying, locating, and obtaining case-supporting evidence. Leave no stone unturned - register today!

  • Learn how to request and obtain all necessary information and documents.
  • Keep it together - obtain practical tips for organizing documents in the discovery process.
  • Build your e-discovery skills: know what to look for, where to find it, and how to obtain it.
  • Find a treasure trove of information in tax returns and other key documents.
  • Discover hard-to-find assets among bank statements, paystubs, and other documents.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Drafting Discovery Requests and Responses
  2. Organizing Discovery Documents: Tips and Tricks
  3. Ethical Considerations in Discovery for Paralegals
  4. What Individual Tax Returns Can Show You (Walkthrough of Sample)
  5. Finding Hidden Assets: Reviewing Bank Statements, Paystubs, and Other Key Documents
  6. E-Discovery: Social Media, Smartphone Evidence, and More

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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 Technology
  • 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 and 1.0 hour of self-study technology 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 and 1.0 hour of self-study technology 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. Drafting Discovery Requests and Responses

    1. Information and Documents to Obtain From Clients (With Checklist)
    2. Scope and Timing of Discovery
    3. Effective Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents in Divorce
    4. Responding and Objecting to Interrogatories and Requests for Documents
    5. Summarizing Answers/Documents for Your Attorney
    6. Use of Requests for Admissions in Family Actions
    7. Assisting Attorneys With Depositions
    8. Model Letters and Motions - Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Depositions, and More

  2. Organizing Discovery Documents: Tips and Tricks

    1. Legal Hold Steps and Tips (With Sample Review)
    2. Maintaining Privilege Logs
    3. Bates-Stamping and Indexing Documents
    4. Keeping Up Production Logs
    5. Organizing and Tracking Documents From Clients
    6. Collecting and Managing Information From Opposing Parties

  3. Ethical Considerations in Discovery for Paralegals

    1. Protecting Confidential and Privileged Information
    2. Duty of Candor in Discovery
    3. Electronic Discovery Considerations
    4. Ethically Handling Clients Who Lie, Hide Assets, or Don't Respond

  4. What Individual Tax Returns Can Show You (Walkthrough of Sample)

    1. W-2, 1099, 1098, 1044 Forms
    2. Other Tax Forms You May Need
    3. Following the Money: Finding Hidden Assets

  5. Finding Hidden Assets: Reviewing Bank Statements, Paystubs, and Other Key Documents

    1. Premarital/Prenuptial Agreement Provisions
    2. Paystubs and Other Employment Records
    3. Financial Account Statements (Bank Statements, Investment Statements, etc.)
    4. Pension/Retirement Accounts
    5. Financial Statement Analysis
    6. Life Insurance Policies
    7. Business Records
    8. Bills, Loan Documents, Credit Card Statements, etc.
    9. Health Insurance and Benefit Plans

  6. E-Discovery: Social Media, Smartphone Evidence, and More

    1. Where/What to Look for and How to Obtain It
    2. Commonly Overlooked Sources of Data
    3. How to Subpoena Cell Phone Records, Social Media, etc.
    4. Facebook and Social Media: Discovery How-Tos and Pointers
    5. Smartphone/Tablet Discovery
    6. Email Discovery
    7. Instagram, Snapchat, and Other Photo- and Video-Sharing Apps
    8. Retrieving Deleted/Lost Data

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course will teach attendees how to navigate the discovery process in divorce. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Kerie S Trindle Byrne
Kerie S.
Trindle Byrne
Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC
Janet L Gemmell
Janet L.
Gemmell
Cape Fear Family Law
Victoria Cernadas
Victoria
Cernadas
Goranson Bain Ausley
Speaker bio
Kerie S Trindle Byrne

Kerie S. Trindle Byrne

Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC
Kerie 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, Giancarlo A. Sapelli, Greg R. Davis, and Jennika N. Stith 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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Janet L Gemmell

Janet L. Gemmell

Cape Fear Family Law
Janet Gemmell

is the founder and managing member of Cape Fear Family Law, with offices stretching from Durham, NC all the way to the coast in Wilmington and Jacksonville-because family drama doesn't take a vacation just because you live by the beach. She's a board-certified family law specialist who tackles the tough stuff: child custody battles, relocation disputes, dividing up everything from the good china to the questionable art collection (equitable distribution, in lawyer-speak), and sorting out alimony and spousal support. When she's not in court, you'll find her writing for publications, speaking at legal seminars, or managing her firm's YouTube Vlog-proving that even family lawyers can master social media. Ms. Gemmell is an active member of the North Carolina State Bar Family Law Section, the American Bar Association, and The Florida Bar, because networking is almost as important as knowing the law. She earned her J.D. from Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law-a perfectly respectable academic pedigree for someone who spends her days helping people untangle their lives.

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Victoria Cernadas

Victoria Cernadas

Goranson Bain Ausley
Victoria Cernadas

is a highly experienced and credentialed paralegal specializing in family law. With over three decades in the legal field and a strong track record in managing complex, high-volume caseloads, she brings both expertise and professionalism to every matter. Ms. Cernadas is a Texas board-certified paralegal in family law and holds the Advanced Certified Paralegal® designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants, with specialties in Discovery. She is recognized for her exceptional legal drafting skills, client communication, and ability to train and mentor new attorneys and legal staff. Ms. Cernadas currently serves as a family law paralegal at Goranson Bain Ausley, where she plays a key role in case development, discovery, trial preparation, and client support. Her background also includes years of experience in both permanent and contract roles with various respected family law firms. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and Collin College, Ms. Cernadas is also an active member of numerous professional associations, including the Dallas Area Paralegal Association.

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