Apr 18th 2016
This is Part One of the 2016 Speakers Series "Complex Family Law Trial Issues".The experts demonstrate "how to put into practice" advanced legal principles. Try to remember the last family law matter you handled that didn't involve text messages, a string of emails, digital photographs, Facebook posts or some other form of electronically created or
Apr 3rd 2016
Moderator: Garrett C. Dailey, CFLS
Judicial Responder Panel:
Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman, Hon. Thomas Trent Lewis,
Hon. Mark S. Millard, and Hon. Alice Vilardi
Don't Worry, It's Only Temporary
Christopher C. Melcher, CFLS, and Andrew L. Hunt, CPA, ASA
This panel will explore the tactical challenges of setting temporary
spousal support. Topics
Mar 4th 2016
Ask The Judges: The Last Word on "Spousal Support" An In-Depth Analysis for the 21st Century
Dec 5th 2015
Former Commissioner and Private Judge Marjorie Slabach and Dr. Robert Kaufman, Ph.D, ABPP, a clinical and forensic psychologist, discuss custody cases when a child resists contact with a parent. The program includes assessment/evaluation issues and considerations including alienation/estrangement/hybrid cases to inform the Court and for custody rec
Nov 16th 2015
This presentation is two hours with experienced and knowledgeable Family Law litigation counsel and a career trial Judge. As the trial concludes, it is time to bring together the theme with storytelling and anticipate possible post trial motions. Tips, tricks and techniques to convince the trial judge to rule for your client. Analyze effective post
Sep 22nd 2015
Unlike most statement of decision programs that regurgitate the law, an appellate specialist discusses how to write a successful document. This program compares examples of good requested statements of decisions. You are also presented proposed content with examples that should be avoided. This program is unique because it provides you with the too
Sep 21st 2015
Part 3 of Series
Sep 6th 2015
It is said: "Business income cannot buy groceries " only cash flow can."
Sep 3rd 2015
This one hour presentation is a concise analysis of statutes available for specific actions that provide for the award of attorneys fees. Fees may be mandatory or discretionary. Learn the secrets of what to submit in your billing statements and what to avoid. Are you confused about whether or how to use the Judici
Aug 25th 2015
This is a experienced level, hands-on program that delves into strategies and tactics designed to successfully bring and defend contempt proceedings. The decision to file contempt should be made after an analysis of whether you can prove your case. Opposing counsel must weigh similar considerations considering the potential consequences to your cli
Aug 9th 2015
The role of the mental health professional (MHP) in Family law is evolving. Counsel are retaining their own MHP's early in custody cases as "consulting trial experts". Some MHP help prepare a client for the court custody evaluations or mediations. A "review expert" helps counsel analyze a custody evaluation for negotiation and trial preparation. At
Jun 29th 2015
Part 2 of series
May 26th 2015
How to Deal With the Frustrations of a High-Conflict Family Law Practice
May 10th 2015
The Great Gillmore Debate?
Apr 28th 2015
Cognitive Bias in Custody Mediations and Evaluations