Florida Family Law Practice for Paralegals
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.
Friday, February 28, 2025
8:30 am – 4:00 pm EST
Assisting with Family Law Case Intake
Presented by: Dolly Hernandez
- Performing conflicts checks
- Assisting with initial client interview
- Preparing engagement letter, opening file
- Collecting information
Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information
Presented by: Victoria L. Anderson
- Identifying relevant information on assets, debts, income and expenses
- Obtaining financial information
- Using financial information questionnaires
- Using interrogatories, requests for production, deposition testimony, private investigators
- Valuing assets
- Evaluating the information you have obtained
- Working with accountants and financial experts
- Preparing financial statements
Assisting with Child Custody and Visitation Issues
Presented by: Sarah E. Kay, Esq. BCS
- Recent developments in Florida custody law
- Obtaining relevant information
- Client interview, custody questionnaires, authorizations for disclosure, formal discovery
- Working with guardian-ad-litem
- Working with experts
- Drafting and reviewing parenting plans
Assisting with Different Types of Agreements
Presented by: Abigail “Abby” Beebe, Esquire
- Marital settlement agreements
- Pre/post nuptial agreements
- Property agreements
- Child-related agreements
- Support agreements
Handling Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice
Presented by: Sarah E. Kay, Esq. BCS
- Complying with rules of professional responsibility and ethics guidelines for attorneys and paralegals
- Avoiding conflicts of interest
- Maintaining client confidentiality
- Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law
- Working with the secretive or dishonest client
- Handling allegations of abuse or neglect
- Zealous (vs. over-zealous) representation
- Fee agreements, retainers, and collection of unpaid fees
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Credits
Paralegals
6.5 CLE Hours (Incl. 1.0 Ethics Hour)
NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.5 CLE Hours (Incl. 1.0 Ethics Hour)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for paralegals. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.
Courses approved for credit by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) are deemed acceptable for Florida Registered Paralegals (Rule 20-6.1).
This course has been approved by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) for 6.5 total CLE credits, which includes 5.5 general credits and 1.0 ethics credit.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Victoria L. Anderson
Anderson & Ferrin Attorneys at Law, P.A.Ms. Anderson practices primarily domestic and family law, criminal law and bankruptcy. Her intent is to assist clients through difficult, complicated and sometimes incredibly emotional events. A resident of Central Florida for 25 years, she received a B.S. degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and J.D. degree from Barry University School of Law. At Barry University she received a certificate in Children and Family Law, an asset in her practice. Ms. Anderson is a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar (Family, Criminal and Young Lawyers Division), and the Orange County Bar Association. She is an adjunct professor for Barry University and for Kaplan University and has previously been adjunct faculty for Everest University. Seventy five percent of her practice is devoted to litigation. Ms. Anderson is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida. Her pro bono work includes Legal Aid for Orange County and Seminole County.
Abigail “Abby” Beebe, Esq.
Beebe Law in West Palm Beach, FloridaMs. Beebe practices exclusively in the area of marital and family law. She is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). Ms. Beebe is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Florida Association of Woman Lawyers and the Palm Beach County Greenberg Gamot Family Law American Inn of Court. She is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar (2018-2019). Ms. Beebe was elected to the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section in 2015 and served as the Secretary from 2015-2016; Treasurer from 2016-2017; the Chair-Elect 2017-2018; and Chair 2018-2019. She also served on the Executive Council from 2010 until her appointment on the Executive Committee. Ms. Beebe currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, where she began her legal career in 2006. She has been recognized as Florida Rising Star from 2017-2019 and a Super Lawyer from 2021 to present.
Dolly Hernandez, Esq.
Partner at Rafool, PLLC in MiamiMs. Hernandez represents high-net-worth individuals in complex marital and family law matters. She assists individuals in the dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, parenting and time-share issues, paternity, and prenuptial agreements. Ms. Hernandez has obtained the AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, she has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list since 2014, including Top 100: Miami Super Lawyers in 2018, 2020-2022 and Top 50: Women Florida Super Lawyers in 2015 and 2018, The Best Lawyers in America list since 2019, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite list, and South Florida Legal Guide’s Top Lawyers list. In addition, Ms. Hernandez is a Fellow of The American Bar Foundation and is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law.
Sarah E. Kay, Esq. BCS
Kay Family Law PLLCMs. Kay assists Florida’s families in the Tampa Bay area as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law and Appellate Mediator and a Collaborative Family Law Attorney through her firm Kay Family Law PLLC in Tampa. She assists solo and small firms providing contract research, writing, and consulting services. Speaking, writing, and consulting on family law matters, particularly ones involving persons with disabilities or special needs, are among Ms. Kay’s passions. Leadership is among her strengths. Of note, Ms. Kay was 2023-2024 Chair of The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar during their 50th anniversary year, 2017-2018 President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Leadership Institute Class of 2013, and Co-Chair r of the 2013 and 2014 Hillsborough County Bar Association 5k Pro Bono River Run Committee.
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