Mar 22nd 2013
Ten presenters provide perspectives from Family Law judicial officers, Family Law attorneys, a professor of social media and a family law forensic CPA. These experts provide you with innovations in the area of social media, advances in technology, recent developments, and ethics opinions that require you to have knowledge and training in ESI. Demon
Oct 23rd 2019
Prepare for the appeal when you prepare your case for trial. Our presenters overlay the procedural timelines with the various forms of relief available as your case progresses from stipulations before trial through prejudgment motions, motions during trial, motions after judgment is entered, and available relief until filing of the Notice of Appeal
Jun 23rd 2020
Get ready for conducting family law hearings by video with this interactive webinar. The presenters demonstrate live the best (and worst) practices. From cross-examination, to impeachment exhibits, to subpoenaing third party witnesses to a video hearing, they cover it. The presenters Christopher Melcher and Steve Mindel are joined by Wa
Feb 10th 2021
Privileges protect certain communications and other information from disclosure, and are a fundamental part of our justice system. This program will cover the most commonly used privileges -- including the attorney-client privilege, the marital/spousal privilege, the physician-patient privilege, and the psychotherapist-patient privilege -- an
Feb 8th 2023
When parents cannot agree on the best interests of their children, their recourse is to litigate the matter. Like all processes for the resolution of disputes, litigation has pluses and minuses. The benefits and risks of litigation rest, in substantial measure, on how the litigation is handled and how the case narratives are developed.
Mar 1st 2024
11 hours of MCLE and Family Law Specialization Credits
Is it Real or Deepfake? Presenter: Christopher C. Melcher, CFLS Have advancements in artificial intelligence made it possible to fake evidence to pass for real evidence in the courtroom? How easy or hard is it to create a fake video, audio, or image? Can you spot a fake?
The Future of
Apr 26th 2024
“We’ve all heard the news reports about former California residents finding homes in other states, and we know that financial circumstances can make it difficult for divorcing parties to stay in the same neighborhood when they move apart. Come learn about how the Court deals with custody and parenting time when one parent plans a move.
Jun 12th 2024
Child Support: Entering a New Era
2024 Heralds Major Changes to the California Landscape
Approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 22, 2023, Senate Bill 343 drastically changes nearly every key facet of California child support law, refocusing the lens from forcing so-called "deadbeat" parents to pay their child support to incre
Jun 17th 2024
Part Two- Learn the current social research in substance use disorders, how to create effective parenting orders, understand how privilege affects the ability to obtain records, and court’s authority in making orders.
Presenters: Hon. Mary Varipapa Kreber and Leslie M. Drozd, Ph.D
Jun 27th 2024
This presentation aims to delve into the intricate relationship between federal and state taxation and California family law, providing insight how tax considerations can significantly impact the litigants in dissolution proceedings. As certified family law specialists, attendees are well aware of the complexities involved in family law cases. This