Family Law Section

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. Read more

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. Read more

The Family Law Section has had an incredibly productive start to 2019. At our first meeting in San Jose, we developed and planned our Access to Justice program. FLEXCOM was inspired by the message of Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye at the 2018 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, in which she emphasized the role of the sections in providing access to justice. Read more

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

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. Read more

This program offers 1 hour participatory MCLE credit in Competency Issues. You must register in advance to participate. This Webinar will provide the attendee with the apportionment formulae for several of the most common real property allocations in family law and related probate cases. Moderator: Kelly Robbins Speaker: Ron J. Anfuso Read more

FLEXCOM is seeking members who are dedicated to advancing Family Law, and who enjoy hard work in a collegial atmosphere. Read more

M obtains decree in Belarus finding the residence of child is Belarus, where M resides. F, unaware of Belarus action or decree, files custody petition in CA.M successfully moves to quash service of California action under FC 3426(a), the “simultaneous proceedings” statute. Read more

For this month’s Chair Message, I present three completely unconnected messages with two shared traits. First, they are in my humble opinion all equally important and worthy of your consideration. Second, I could work in the letter R with all three. So, this month’s Chair Message is officially brought to you by the letter R. Read more

Earn up to 12 hours credit; includes 12 hours of Family Law Legal Specialization Saturday-Sunday, February 16-17, 2019 The Cliffs Hotel & Spa2757 Shell Beach RoadPismo Beach, CA 93449 Register Online Brochure | Reg Form Program Description  The Family Law Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association (FLEXCOM) is pleased to announce it will be hosting the Third Annual San Luis Obispo County Minor’s Counsel Training Symposium, in Pismo Beach, California on February 16 and 17, 2019. The program will provide a… Read more