Family Law

A Family Law Paralegal's Guide to Spousal Support, QDROs, Child Custody, and More

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 52 minutes
Heather Larson Behrmann
Jeanette Irby
Francesca Carinci
With Heather Larson Behrmann from Pedersen Law PLLC + 2 others
Recorded September 10, 2024.
Product ID 99004

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Overview

Skills Enhancement for Family Law Paralegals

Whether you're new to family law, or you're just looking to freshen up your knowledge, this course is for you! Join our veteran faculty as they walk you through the nuts and bolts of making the most out of the discovery process, calculating child support, and much more. Build your knowledge - register today!

  • Get a firm grasp on divorce procedures.
  • Formulate strategies for conducting discovery.
  • Discover the dos and don'ts of property division and spousal support.
  • Examine best practices for preparing QDROs.
  • Develop strategies for handling common child custody issues.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Divorce Procedures and Case Management Tactics
  2. Discovery Do's and Don'ts for Paralegals
  3. Understanding Spousal Support and Property Division
  4. Practical Guide to QDROs
  5. Insights on Child Custody, Support, and Visitation
  6. Best Practices for Creating and Updating Premarital and Marital Agreements
  7. Paralegal Ethics
Product ID 99004

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

All times are shown in
  1. Divorce Procedures and Case Management Tactics

  2. Discovery Do's and Don'ts for Paralegals

  3. Understanding Spousal Support and Property Division

  4. Practical Guide to QDROs

  5. Insights on Child Custody, Support, and Visitation

  6. Best Practices for Creating and Updating Premarital and Marital Agreements

  7. Paralegal Ethics

    1. Ethical Issues Posed By Remote Practice
    2. Confidentiality, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
    3. Communications
    4. Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)

Who Should Attend

This basic level course is designed to provide paralegals with best practices for navigating common issues that arise in family law cases. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Heather Larson Behrmann
Heather
Larson Behrmann
Pedersen Law PLLC
Hon. Jeanette A Irby
Hon. Jeanette A.
Irby
Juridical Solutions PLC
Francesca Carinci
Francesca
Carinci
Francesca Carinci Attorney at Law
Speaker bio
Heather Larson Behrmann

Heather Larson Behrmann

Pedersen Law PLLC
Heather Larson Behrmann

is the owner of Pedersen Law, PLLC in Williamsburg, Virginia as well as Behrmann Law in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. She is licensed to practice in Virginia and Tennessee. The focus of Ms. Pedersen's law practice is matters related to family law, which includes divorce, custody, parenting time, support, estate planning, adoption, and issues related to military divorce situations. Currently, she is counsel for a client with a case pending before the Supreme Court of the United State, Yourko v. Yourko. Aside from managing several attorneys and support staff, Ms. Pedersen has a very active practice, but also believes in staying abreast of local and statewide legal matters. She is a member of the Williamsburg Bar Association, Virginia Mountain Valley Lawyers Association, Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, and Tennessee Bar Association. A believer in continued education, Ms. Pedersen has served as an adjunct professor at William & Mary School of Law and is pursuing a PhD degree in criminal justice. She earned her undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University and her J.D. degree from Regent University.

Speaker bio
Hon. Jeanette A Irby

Hon. Jeanette A. Irby

Juridical Solutions PLC
Jeanette 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
Francesca Carinci

Francesca Carinci

Francesca Carinci Attorney at Law
Francesca Carinci

is a sole practitioner. She is a trial attorney and former magistrate in domestic relations, as well as a former juvenile court magistrate. Ms. Carinci regularly practices in several counties such as Harrison, Belmont and Columbiana, as well as Jefferson. She has also practiced in Cuyahoga, Franklin and Stark counties. An experienced trial lawyer, Ms. Carinci has served as council on numerous nationally significant cases. She has been very active in the local community and serves on many boards for charitable organizations. Ms. Carinci has worked as an adjunct professor at Eastern Gateway Community College, teaching real estate law for over 23 years. She earned her B.S. degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville and her J.D. degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.

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