Sep 27th 2016
This program describes screening assessments for power imbalances and danger in mediation and collaborative cases, and how some screening techniques may be adapted for use by litigators. While not optimal in litigated matters, screening techniques still have value in determining, even if based almost solely on information from one party, whether an
Sep 19th 2016
Complex Family Law Trial Issues, Part Three: Advanced Support Calculations and Property Division
Jun 14th 2016
Phantom Income From Pass Through Entities- How to Identify It and How to Treat It In Determining Support"
Jun 13th 2016
The divorce process often creates tax problems, which require intricate knowledge of both family law and the tax code to solve. In this interactive program, our presenters discuss the rules every attorney must know when dividing community property or making spousal support awards. Issues include non-reported income, filing status, perqs, innocent s
May 24th 2016
In Estate Planning, titling means everything and often the way property is characterized can make a huge difference at the time of death. In Family Law we many times start with property characterized as part of an estate plan and conclude with the issue of how to characterize property post dissolution with no estate plan in place. This presentation
May 10th 2016
Author, instructor and attorney, Emily Doskow provides an hour-long presentation to introduce attorneys to the concept of mindfulness -- the practice of noticing one's experience in the present moment -- and explore its application to the practice of law. Her presentation includes basic instructions in meditation along with two brief meditations, o
Apr 26th 2016
Have you shown up for a hearing or mediation only to find the opposing counsel has changed the date of separation based on Davis? You are confronted with schedules characterizing separate/community property and reimbursement for debts that turn your case around. Forget that the Petition and Response state the same date of separation! If it hasn't h
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."