2025 Spring Seminar Includes:
Evidence in Family Law: Knock Knock—Who's There? Just the Evidence, Trying to Get In
Delve into advanced evidentiary challenges with Hon. Hank M. Goldberg (Ret.), Hon. Jackson Lucky (Ret.), and Jillian Duggan-Herd, CFLS as they guide you through strategies for admitting and excluding evidence, laying proper foundations, and handling objections. This interactive session features hypotheticals, case studies, and demonstrations to enhance your courtroom evidence management skills.
Bench-Bar Point-Counterpoint
Join Hon. Thomas Trent Lewis (Ret.) and Ronald S. Granberg, CFLS, for a dynamic debate between the bench and bar, offering fresh perspectives and practical strategies for tackling family law issues from both sides of the courtroom.
Doing It for the Kids: Advocacy, Arguments, and Analysis in the Context of a Child Custody Evaluation
Explore the intricacies of child custody evaluations with Dr. Philip Stahl, Ph.D., Nicole Whyte, CFLS, and Nicole Schmidt, CFLS. This session examines the evaluator’s process, provides strategies for analyzing evaluations, and demonstrates techniques to advocate effectively for each parent during custody disputes.
Prove It: Finding and Mastering the Evidence to Win Your 4320, 2030, and 4053 Arguments
Hon. Yolanda Torres, Jason M. Schwartz, CFLS, and Kyle J. Siems, CFLS, lead a courtroom-style session demonstrating advanced evidence presentation techniques for spousal support, attorney fees, and child support cases. Learn how to admit or exclude critical evidence to achieve the best outcomes.
It’s Us Versus Them: How to Deal with a Difficult or Adverse Witness
Michele Brown, CFLS, and Sandra Mayberry, CFLS, offer lively discussion and demonstrations on handling challenging witnesses. Learn strategies for dealing with combative, sympathetic, or dishonest witnesses to maintain control of examinations and present your case effectively.
Shooting Your Best Shot: Strategies to Maximize the Odds of Success on Appeal
Deborah S. Bull, CALS/CFLS, and Paul Katz, CALS, provide an in-depth look at family court appeals, discussing when and how to contest rulings, object to statements of decision, and handle post-judgment motions. This session equips you with strategies to optimize your chances of success on appeal.
Ask the Judges – The Last Word
This attendee-favorite session features our renowned responder panel: Hon. Thomas Trent Lewis (Ret.), Hon. Mark Juhas, Comm. Sue Alexander (Ret.), and Hon. Kimberly Parker as they discuss and debate key issues addressed during all the sessions of the seminar.