Jul 18th 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
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 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
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.
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
Jan 29th 2024
California is a global village. Marriages, finance and commercial transactions are crossing borders. Not surprisingly, California courts must regularly interpret and apply foreign law — including Shari’a — to everything from the recognition of foreign divorces and custody decrees, to the validity of marriages, the terms of an Isla
Jan 24th 2024
While most family law practitioners won’t touch Marvin actions with a 10-foot pole, it’s important to understand the contours of these cases to advise clients as to when to seek counsel and how the Marvin issues interplay with the family law issues. This presentation will provide a basic overview of Marvin issues and various theories of
Nov 13th 2023
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Oct 25th 2023
Family law and estate planning intersect throughout the phases of a person's life. The way an estate plan should be drafted changes when someone is single, married, separated, going through a divorce and after a divorce is final. This presentation will discuss each situation and address what issues should be addressed during each phase of life
Oct 19th 2023
A round table discussion on predicting what courts are doing with tough facts such as a short marriage with several minor children or marriages when recipient spouse will never reach standard of living on their own and retirement is well beyond half the length of the marriage. We will discuss spousal support buyouts, and other hypos/questions
Oct 10th 2023
The Orange County Chapter of ACFLS is excited to present this seminar designed to equip attendees with tools to enhance their settlement skills. Focusing on the before, during and after aspects of a settlement conference, this presentation will cover topics such as the differences between an MSC, VSC and Mediation, required disclosures, under
Sep 27th 2023
This comprehensive course on Family Law Evidence Issues provides a deep dive into the intricacies of hearsay, authentication, and exceptions as they pertain to family law cases. Students will learn to navigate the complexities of the abuse of discretion standard, expert testimony, lay opinion testimony, and character evidence through an examin
Sep 18th 2023
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