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Paralegal's Guide to Complex Divorce Cases

  • 07/07/2021
  • 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Webcast

Register: https://ipe.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/Paralegal-s-Guide-to-Complex-Divorce-Cases/Video-Webinar/90116ER_3332559?st=WA&pt=1

Program Description

Impress Your Attorney by Tackling Problems Head On

Complex assets, domestic violence allegations, custody battles and other issues can quickly turn a divorce case complicated. To get through these tough situations with the client on top, you really need to know what you're doing. This beyond-the-basics program will show you how to read complicated financial records, prepare QDROs, obtain electronic evidence and much more. Learn how to get through common challenges with confidence and skill - register today!

  • Learn how to effectively manage complicated and document-heavy divorce cases.
  • Discover how to successfully sniff out hidden assets, dissipation and income underreporting.
  • Sift through company financial records to evaluate and divide business assets in divorce.
  • Get tips on putting together financial affidavits for high asset divorces.
  • Find out how to subpoena phone carriers and social media companies for the records you need.
  • Uncover creative solutions to support and custody problems.

This is a rebroadcast of the original webcast delivered by Carl J. Becker, Terrence J. Benshoof, Elizabeth L. Juelich, Kimberly McCabe & Tifanne E.E. Wolter on October 13, 2020. Faculty will be available to answer your questions after the program.


Who Should Attend

This advanced level course will provide the necessary skills for attendees to effectively assist with complex divorce cases. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Course Content

  1. Case Management for Complex Divorce Cases
  2. Initial Pleadings and Discovery Requests and Responses
  3. Obtaining Individual Financial Information: Locating Hidden Assets, Dissipation and Income Underreporting
  4. What Tax Returns Can Tell You: Reading Between the Lines
  5. Business Records Analysis
  6. Drafting the Financial Disclosure Statement in Complex Assets Cases
  7. Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) - Preparing the Division of Retirement Assets Step-by-Step
  8. Social Media, Smartphone and Email Evidence: Retrieval, Analysis
  9. Tough Support and Custody Issues
  10. Domestic Violence and Protective Orders: What Paralegals Need to Know and Do
  11. Trial: Preparation and the Day of

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Auburn, WA. 98092

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