Family Law CLE Courses
NBI offers a complete library of Family Law CLE courses addressing key legal issues, developments, and leading practices for attorneys in all stages of their practice.
Best SellerFamily LawFamily Law Updates and Hot Takes 2025: Acquiring Evidence From Digital Devices
From privacy concerns to altered or deleted data, obtaining the evidence you need to support your client's case is not always a walk in the park. Do you have the tools you need to overcome these hurdles and ensure a successful outcome for your client? This full-day program equips you with tips and tricks for retrieving evidence from electronic devices. Don't overlook this opportunity to strengthen your skills - register today! Discover the different types of electronically stored information (ESI). Follow essential guidelines for obtaining evidence from smartphones. Formulate strategies for addressing issues concerning spousal spying. Find out how to locate hidden information and recover deleted data. Examine best practices for getting electronic evidence admitted. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2024-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Erika MacCormac.
Recorded March 25, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 49 minutes
Family LawUsing AI in Divorce Cases: The Tech-Savvy Family Law Attorney
Are you falling behind on client inquiries and paperwork in your divorce practice? Sign up for this course to find out how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline your workflow! Join our accomplished faculty as they unveil advanced tips and tricks for leveraging AI for everything from predictive analytics to drafting and document review. Take advantage of this opportunity to save hours each week and enrich your expertise - register today! Discover the dos and don'ts of using AI-powered chatbots in divorce cases. Examine best practices for using AI for document analysis and review. Develop strategies for using AI for asset valuation, support calculations, and more. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Recorded March 21, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 31 minutes
Best SellerFamily LawNext-Level Family Law: Handling High-Net-Worth Divorces
Prenuptial agreements, complex assets, and businesses held up both spouses - high-net-worth divorces present a myriad of challenges not normally encountered in standard divorce cases. Are you confident in your ability to overcome these hurdles? In this essential guide, our expert instructors present tried-and-true strategies for handling the high-net-worth divorce. Refine your knowledge - register today! Demonstrate best practices for finding and categorizing assets. Discuss tips for enforcing - or challenging - prenuptial agreements. Develop strategies for valuing complex assets. Get expert insights into the tax considerations associated with high-net-worth divorces. Implement best practices for calculating child and spousal support. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2024-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Erika MacCormac.
Recorded February 20, 2025.OnDemand6 hours 1 minute
Family LawOvercoming Common Direct and Cross-Examination Traps in Divorce Trials
Even seemingly minor mistakes during direct or cross-examination can damage client trust, weaken your credibility, and ultimately harm your client's case. Is it really worth risking it? Join our expert instructors as they delve into the pitfalls and perils that exist when trying a divorce case. From questioning errors to improper impeachment, avoid legal gotchas - register today! Unearth best practices for conducting direct examination. Discover the dangers posed by poor use of exhibits. Sidestep common landmines during cross-examination. Prevent the top mistakes made when handling difficult witnesses.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 10, 5:00 PM
Family LawLove and the Law: The Art of Drafting Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Demand for prenuptial and postnuptial agreements is strong and growing. According to Harris Poll and Axios, over 50% of adults are open to signing a prenuptial agreement. Additionally, evidence suggests that 20-30% of married couples might be open to considering a postnuptial agreement. Are your skills up to par? In this engaging and strategic program, our veteran practitioners delve into best practices for crafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Sharpen your skills - register today! Get tips for negotiating prenup and postnup agreements. Improve your prenup and postnup agreement drafting skills. Obtain strategies for safeguarding assets. Dig into the tax implications of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 14, 5:00 PM
Best SellerFamily LawThe Rookie's Roadmap to Family Law
Build a solid foundation for a successful family law practice! This nuts-and-bolts program is designed to provide aspiring family law practitioners with the essential knowledge, skills, and sample forms to begin navigating divorce, custody, and other cases with confidence. Kickstart or refresh your family law career - register today! Learn how to craft effective and enforceable prenuptial agreements. Walk through the steps of divorce cases and learn the mechanics of asset division. Ensure that your clients receive - or provide - fair and adequate child or spousal support. Balance parental rights with the best interests of the child when working out custody and visitation arrangements. Get practical guidance for drafting and filing common family law motions. Prepare for family court appearances with checklists and tips from the experts.
Recorded December 27, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
Family LawCreative Insights for Resolving Financial Issues in Divorce
Are you confident in your ability to tackle financial issues in divorce? In this comprehensive program, our expert faculty teach you how to deal with challenges in discovery, how to resolve spousal support issues, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your skill set - register today! Identify strategies for overcoming challenges in locating hidden assets. Get practical tips for business valuation. Examine best practices for handling thorny issues concerning child support. Uncover practical guidance for implementing the valuation and division of assets located in different states. Hear expert insights on navigating bankruptcy in divorce. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2024-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Erika MacCormac.
Recorded March 18, 2025.OnDemand6 hours 2 minutes
Business & Securities LawBusiness Valuations Deep Dive: Professional Practice Edition
Business valuations are an indelible part of a wide range of legal practice areas: from M&A to family law, estate planning, and bankruptcy. This intersectional guide to the top methodologies and case law of business valuations (including complex and intangible assets) will prepare you for the battle of the experts that is common in determining the true value of the company. Skip the basics and get the latest wisdom from experienced practitioners - register today! Explore why context is so critical when determining value. Weigh the pros and cons of the most widely used methodologies, as well as the more experimental approaches. Learn when regression analysis is the more accurate option. Discuss critical dates used in valuations and their effect on the findings. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Julie Globus.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 16, 3:00 PM
Best SellerFamily LawSavvy Divorce Settlement Strategies for Better Outcomes
Ready to take your divorce settlement negotiation tactics to the next level? Here's how we can help! In this engaging and strategic program, our distinguished faculty reveal tried-and-true divorce settlement strategies. From tips for differentiating marital vs. non-marital property to tactics for handling difficult parties, you don't want to miss this course - register today! Demonstrate best practices for obtaining financial disclosures. Uncover practical guidance for navigating debt and property division. Gain real-world negotiation strategies from our experienced faculty. Discuss the tax implications of divorce settlements. Discover the most common errors attorneys make with settlement agreements.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 15, 2:00 PM
Best SellerFamily LawZeroing in on Problematic QDROs
Unnecessary delays, increased costs, dissatisfied clients - these are just a handful of the potential repercussions that can stem from mishandling QDROs. Is that a chance you're willing to take? Join our veteran practitioners as they unveil solutions for the top mistakes family lawyers make with QDROs. Safeguard your practice - register today! Discover the dangers of failing to identify the type of plan being divided. Hear cautionary advice on calculating benefits. Don't get caught in the legal snare: Discuss the importance of using clear language. Prevent common issues with surviving spouse benefits.
Recorded March 13, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 51 minutes
Family LawNavigating Advanced Frontiers in Family Law: Part 1
Ready to take your skills to the next level? Here's how we can help! In this advanced-level program, our distinguished practitioners explore complex challenges in family law and provide you with expert tips for overcoming them. Find out how to spot red flags in tax returns, gain pointers for obtaining business records, and much more. Register today! Formulate advanced strategies for discovering hidden assets and income. Master the art of valuing and dividing business assets. Demonstrate best practices for handling relocation issues. Hear cutting-edge tactics for fighting a contested custody case.
Recorded February 24, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 57 minutes
Family LawHigh-Conflict and High-Stakes Custody and Visitation 2025: Stay Informed and Prepared
When it comes to custody and visitation disputes, family law attorneys need to find the right balance of advocacy for their clients' interests and compassion for the emotional toll these cases take on all affected parties. Are you confident in your ability to navigate these high-stress cases effectively? In this full-day program, our experienced faculty supply you with essential guidelines for managing high-stakes and high-conflict custody and visitation disputes. Don't overlook this opportunity to enrich your knowledge - register today! Get a firm grasp of key terms and players in custody and visitation disputes. Examine best practices for addressing substance issues in custody cases. Gain tips for handling cases involving parents with untreated mental health issues. Formulate strategies for collaborating effectively with reunification counselors. Uncover guidance for handling custody battles concerning a child with disabilities. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI’s esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Erika MacCormac.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 9, 2:00 PM
Best SellerFamily LawHe Said, She Said: Handling Toxic Behavior in Family Law Cases
When it comes divorce, emotions are often running high. However, some divorces can become more contentious and messy than others. Join our experienced faculty as they walk you through and discuss toxic relationship behaviors and how those can affect a family law case. Prepare for the worst to come, and be ready with the knowledge to face those challenges head-on - register today! Identify possible red flags indicating parental alienation and know what next steps to take. Explore how several aspects of domestic abuse can affect your divorce client and their case. Know when a client's mental stability may be taken into question in a court of law. Review how to maintain the child's best interests amidst contentious divorce proceedings. Discover techniques and methods for defending clients against false allegations in divorce cases.
Recorded January 29, 2025.OnDemand6 hours 2 minutes
Family LawChild and Spousal Support Basics for New Lawyers
New to family law or need to brush up on child and spousal support basics? This course has everything you need to kickstart or revamp your practice. Review the different types of support arrangements, learn how to correctly calculate payments, and understand the ramifications of unpaid support. Conquer the fundamentals of child and spousal support- register today! Explore factors that have an impact on child and spousal support decisions and calculations. Discuss strategies for settlement negotiations. Navigate the modification, enforcement, and termination process for support orders. Examine consequences of deviating from support orders.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 23, 4:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsHow to Redact Properly: Preventing Common Mistakes
Redacting legal documents is one of the common tasks that seems tedious and mundane until sensitive data is inadvertently disclosed and lives are ruined. This brief legal guide will identify key rules and pain points of the process to help you never miss another personal identifier again. Protect your clients - register today! Master redaction techniques in common document formats. Clarify what must be redacted (and what you can and should redact). Learn why and when to use metadata scrubbers (hint: it's always).
Recorded February 14, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes