Divorce Law 101 for Paralegals: Essential Skills for Supporting Attorneys
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
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6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
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6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
Thu, Aug 20, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Thu, Aug 20, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
Gain Tips for Managing Deadlines, Drafting Agreements for Attorney Review, and More
What if you could step into the next divorce case feeling confident and indispensable to your attorney? In this paralegal-focused course, our dynamic instructors provide you with the knowledge you need to manage client intake, prepare evidence and exhibits, and much more with ease. Transform uncertainty into clarity - register today!
- Get a concise overview of the paralegal's role in the divorce process.
- Examine best practices for streamlining client intake.
- Uncover practical guidance for assisting attorneys with discovery.
- Find out how to prepare parenting plans for attorney review.
- Discover best practices for drafting separation agreements.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Essentials of Divorce for Paralegals
- Paralegal Strategies for Streamlined Client Intake
- Efficient Discovery and Case Preparation for Divorce Proceedings: A Checklist Guide
- Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Plans
- Financial Disclosures, Alimony, and Asset Distribution
- Paralegal Ethics in Divorce Practice: Maintaining Professional Standards
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Essentials of Divorce for Paralegals
- Legal Separation vs. Divorce Proceedings
- Different Types of Divorce
- Contested vs. Uncontested
- Fault vs. No-Fault Grounds
- The Divorce Process and the Role of the Paralegal
- Jurisdictional Issues
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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Paralegal Strategies for Streamlined Client Intake
- Key Questions to Ask During Intake
- Screening for Safety Concerns
- Document Collection (With Checklist)
- Identifying Inconsistencies and Red Flags
- Case Intake Workflow Best Practices
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Efficient Discovery and Case Preparation for Divorce Proceedings: A Checklist Guide
- Drafting, Assembling, and Filing Basic Divorce Court Documents
- Understanding and Supporting Discovery in Divorce Cases
- Collecting, Organizing, and Preparing Evidence and Exhibits for Attorneys
- Managing Court Calendars, Deadlines, and Hearings
- Motions
- Pre-Trial and Trial Preparation
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Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Plans
- Understanding Legal Standards in Custody Cases
- Assisting Attorneys With Child Support Calculations
- Preparing Parenting Plans and Related Documents
- Administering Child Support and Visitation Orders
- Guiding Client Interactions in Sensitive Situations
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Financial Disclosures, Alimony, and Asset Distribution
- Financial Disclosures and Document Analysis
- Property Division and Alimony: Paralegal Responsibilities
- Marital vs. Separate Property
- Drafting and Supporting Separation/Settlement Agreements
- Supporting Enforcement of Divorce Judgments
- Child or Spousal Support Modification
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Paralegal Ethics in Divorce Practice: Maintaining Professional Standards
- Maintaining Client Confidentiality in Divorce Cases
- Identifying Conflicts of Issue in Divorce Matters
- Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
- Communicating Ethically With Clients and Opposing Counsel
- 3 Worst Ethical Mistakes Paralegals Make in Divorce Cases
Who Should Attend
This basic level course will equip attendees with tips and tricks for supporting lawyers in divorce proceedings. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Elysia Prendergast-Jones
is managing attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina. She is a board-certified specialist in family law. Ms. Prendergast-Jones supervises other in-house attorneys on family and domestic violence matters, advising on legal precedents, legal instruments, and the correct application of laws and statutes in district, superior and appellate courts. She also speaks at numerous CLE seminars and trainings. Ms. Prendergast-Jones earned her B.A. degree from Coker College, her M.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Webster University, and her J.D. degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Speaker bio
Tara Steinnerd
is the owner of Steinnerd Law PLLC, where she practice family law. She is licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Ms. Steinnerd is a member of the National LGBT Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Fairfax Bar Association (Family Law Section), Maryland State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Bar Association of Montgomery County, Prince George's County Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and Virginia Women's Attorney Association. She earned her B.S. degree from Texas A&M University and her J.D. degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
Speaker bio
Anne D. Barber
is a solo practitioner at Anne D. Barber Attorney at Law LLC. She represents clients in adoption, child custody, child support, guardianship and conservatorship, paternity, prenups and marital agreements, restraining orders, and various other issues. Mr. Barber earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from Harvard University; and her J.D. degree from Cornell Law School. She is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and is admitted to practice law in New Hampshire.
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.
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