The focus of our class is the style and strategy of how to approach defending a deposition, much of this is done in the practice of defending your client, knowing when to object, the privileges to assert and when it is appropriate to end a deposition and seek a protective order.

A general substantive and procedural look at The Hague Treaty and UCCJEA in International Custody cases.

This webinar will analyze the factors which may rebut the presumption against legal and physical custody of a child where there is a finding of domestic violence against a parent.

From this ethics talk, participants will understand the family law attorney’s duty of competence regarding retirement benefit division in divorce. This presentation will cover the attorney’s ethical duties in understanding the standard of care, and also the use of technology so that the attorney can fulfill their obligations and avoid malpractice.

Learn the basics and nuanced strategies for bringing and defending requests for domestic violence restraining orders, including best practices for preparation and litigation.

Tracy Duell-Cazes, a Certified Family Law Specialist and frequent lecturer, will discuss when and why a contempt action should be filed and when and why it should not be filed. There will also be a discussion of the basics of filing a contempt motion. This session does not cover a discussion of defending a contempt motion. This will be covered in a follow up session to be announced.

Lisa McCall, a certified family law specialist, and Todd Lundell, a certified appellate specialist, will provide an overview of how to preserve your record for appeal during trial, as well as how to handle the Statement of Decision and post-judgment motions in a family law case.