Seminar The Judges and Commissioners Speak: Family Court Do's and Don'ts Seminar

Presented by NBI, Inc.

NBI Legal Continuing Education Seminars

The Judges and Commissioners Speak: Family Court Do's and Don'ts

Course Description


Build Credibility With Family Court Judges and Commissioners and Develop Strategies to Face Your Next Case

Understanding what judges and commissioners expect will help immensely with your next family law case. We've gathered local family court judges to provide you with the knowledge you need to confront the issues you and your colleagues face. Don't miss this opportunity to ask the questions you've always wanted to ask - register today!

  • Get the latest changes you need to know in order to be accurately prepared.
  • Hear exactly what judges are looking for when reviewing time-sensitive ex parte motions.
  • Get your top questions answered concerning admissibility for smart phone, social media, text and email evidence.
  • Gain valuable insight regarding the judges' approaches to distributing assets and debt in divorce.
  • Explore the methods judges use in order to approve child and spousal support.
  • Learn the criteria judges use to decide the outcome of difficult custody, visitation and parenting time issues.
  • Discover how judges determine the best interest of the child in parental alienation and abuse allegations.

Agenda

Morning Session - 9:00 - 12:00
Panelists: Hon. Marybeth Dingledy, Hon. Jennie Laird, Hon. Cindy A. Larsen, Hon. Catherine Moore, and Hon. Nicole Wagner
Moderator: Todd R. DeVallance

  1. Recent Changes in Family Law: What Attorneys MUST Know
  2. Navigating Local Family Court Procedures: Rules, Unwritten Etiquette and More
  3. Ex Parte Motions, Pleadings and Briefs - What Judges are Looking for
  4. Admissibility of Evidence and Exhibits: Judicial Pointers
  5. Smart Phone, Social Media, Text and Email Evidence: How Judges Determine What can be Admitted Into Evidence
  6. Distribution of Assets and Debt in Divorce: Judges' Views
  7. How Judges Approach Child Support and Spousal Maintenance

Afternoon Session - 1:00 - 4:30
Panelists: Hon. Marybeth Dingledy, Hon. Jennie Laird, Hon. Cindy A. Larsen, Hon. Catherine Moore, and Hon. Nicole Wagner
Moderator: Todd R. DeVallance

  1. Spousal Support Under the New Tax Laws: A View From the Bench
  2. Custody, Visitation and Parenting Time: Criteria Judges Consider
  3. Parental Alienation and Abuse Allegations: Determining the Best Interest of the Child
  4. Family Court Expert Witness Selection and Testimony: What Works and What Doesn't
  5. Trial in Family Court: Judges' Insights on Objections, Post-Decree Modifications and More
  6. Legal Ethics (3:15 - 4:15)
    1. The Meaning of "Justice" and the Role of the Judges and Attorneys in Upholding it
    2. Candor Toward Tribunal
    3. The Duty of Zealous Representation in the Courtroom Setting
    4. How Judges and Lawyers can Work Together to Improve the Justice System
    5. Awarding Attorney Fees
  7. How to Confuse Judges: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make

 

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NBI Legal Continuing Education Seminars

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The Judges and Commissioners Speak: Family Court Do's and Don'ts

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Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level seminar is designed for family law attorneys. It may also benefit paralegals.


 
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