Agenda

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
8:30 am – 4:00 pm CST (including a 30-min. break)

 

Presented by
Kathleen Witkovski
Audrey Blair Pedersen
Amy C. Allen
Mari L. Wise
Stephanie Bandoske
Janis Rivera

Agenda
Assisting with Family Law Case Intake
Performing conflicts checks
Assisting with initial client interview
Preparing engagement letter, opening file
Collecting information

Preparing Pleadings and Assisting with Motion Practice
Preparing initial pleadings
Requesting temporary relief
Preparing for the temporary orders hearing
Preparing the temporary orders

Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information
Identifying relevant information on assets, debts, income and expenses
Preparing an inventory and appraisement
Preparing your client’s budget
Obtaining financial information
• Obtaining information from your client
• Obtaining information from your client’s spouse through interrogatories, requests for production, deposition testimony
• Obtaining financial information from third parties
Valuing and characterizing assets
Working with accountants and financial experts
Evaluating and using the information you have obtained

Working With Divorce Clients and Opposing Counsel
Establishing and maintaining good communication with clients
• Methods of communication and contents of communications
• Guidelines for responding to client communications
Working with difficult clients
Working with the courts and opposing counsel
Maintaining professionalism

Enforcing and Modifying Family Law Orders and Decrees
Let’s start with the current court order
Which parts of the order are subject to modification or enforcement
Child support and medical support
Conservatorship, possession and access
Property division
How to get started: meeting with the client and information gathering
Drafting the petition for modification or enforcement
Preparing for the hearing/mediation/trial
Drafting the final orders and preparing other necessary documents
Getting the final judgement and orders entered
Liens and other tools to collect the judgement

Handling Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice
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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