Proving & Defending Allegations of Domestic Abuse in Family Law Cases
Spot the issues, handle the impact, and maintain your role as an effective advocate
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Product Description
Product Description
Despite a growing awareness of the prevalence of domestic abuse in family situations, many family lawyers struggle to determine the best way to put issues of domestic abuse before the court. No matter how many family law cases you have tried, until you are confronted with issues of domestic abuse in your divorce or custody matter it is difficult to anticipate all the ways that the abuse can impact your case, and therefore all the steps you should take to protect your client. With this program, you can be prepared to act in divorce and child custody cases where there are allegations of domestic abuse, and gain tips to handle it more effectively.
Seasoned family law practitioners take you through the steps involved in taking on a client who alleges to have been the victim of domestic abuse, or who is alleged to have been the perpetrator. How must these allegations impact your legal approach? How must you vary your pretrial and trial strategy? How do judges factor these allegations into their decision making, and what must you do to ensure the judge has the information she needs to make the ruling you are advocating for?
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your skills in a uniquely challenging and emotional aspect of family law practice.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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2:00 – 2:30 PM
Welcome and Introduction to the Topic of Domestic Violence in Family Law Cases
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2:30 – 3:00 PM
When Family Law Cases Appear in District Court
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3:00 – 3:30 PM
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3:30 – 3:45 PM
Networking and Refreshment Break
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3:45 – 4:15 PM
Restraining Orders in Probate and Family Court
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4:15 – 4:45 PM
When Children are Involved
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4:45 – 5:00 PM
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session
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MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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