Family Law

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High-Conflict and High-Stakes Custody and Visitation 2025: Stay Informed and Prepared

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 46 minutes
Beth Hondros
Rebecca Clark
T. Kevin Knight
Kevin Shepherd
Yi Martins
With Beth T. Hondros from James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A. + 4 others
Recorded April 09, 2025
Product ID 100172

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Overview

Tips for Addressing Substance Use Issues, Navigating Resist and Refuse Dynamics in Custody Cases, and More

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.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Using the Right Terminology and Knowing Your Key Players
  2. Substance Use Issues in Custody and Visitation Disputes
  3. Undiagnosed or Untreated Mental Health Issues in Custody Battles
  4. Resist and Refuse (Alienation) Dynamics in Custody and Visitation Cases
  5. Staying in Your Lane: Insights From a Reunification Counselor on Collaboration Best Practices
  6. Custody Battles Involving a Child With Disabilities or Mental Health Issues
  7. Family Law Ethics: A Guide to Balancing Your Duties and Client Needs

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Product ID 100172

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Using the Right Terminology and Knowing Your Key Players

  2. Substance Use Issues in Custody and Visitation Disputes

    1. Alcohol vs. Drug Use - Differences and Similarities
    2. Proving Use (and Sobriety)
    3. Cross-Examining Experts
    4. How to Help Clients Support Loved Ones With Substance Use Struggles

  3. Undiagnosed or Untreated Mental Health Issues in Custody Battles

  4. Resist and Refuse (Alienation) Dynamics in Custody and Visitation Cases

    1. Selecting a Properly Trained Therapist
    2. Methods for Reunification
    3. Cross-Examining Experts
    4. Latest Survey of National Trends in Resist-Refuse

  5. Staying in Your Lane: Insights From a Reunification Counselor on Collaboration Best Practices

  6. Custody Battles Involving a Child With Disabilities or Mental Health Issues

  7. Family Law Ethics: A Guide to Balancing Your Duties and Client Needs

    1. Ethical Duties When Clients With Mental Health Issues Reject Your Advice
    2. Communications With Children (With or Without a Guardian ad Litem)
    3. Communications With Mental Health Professionals
    4. What to Do When a Non-Client Leaves a Scathing Online Review
    5. Withdrawing From a Case: How to Make a Graceful Exit

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Mental health professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Beth T Hondros
Beth T.
Hondros
James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A.
Rebecca A Clark
Rebecca A.
Clark
Law Office of James B. Palmquist, III
T. Kevin Knight
T. Kevin
Knight
DSK Law
Kevin W Shepherd
Kevin W.
Shepherd
Shepherd and Long, P.C.
Yi Z Martins
Yi Z.
Martins
Yi Zhao Martins LMFT Psychotherapy
Speaker bio
Beth T Hondros

Beth T. Hondros

James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A.
Beth Hondros

is an attorney with James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A., where her practice areas include child custody, child support, spousal support (post separation support and alimony), equitable distribution, and domestic violence. Ms. Hondros is admitted to practice in North Carolina. She is a member of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (Family Law Section), North Carolina Bar Association (Family Law Section) and American Bar Association. Ms. Hondros earned her B.S. degree from Guilford College and J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

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Rebecca A Clark

Rebecca A. Clark

Law Office of James B. Palmquist, III
Rebecca Clark

is an attorney at the Law Office of James B. Palmquist, III, where her practice areas include family law, adoption and criminal law. She is a member of the Medina Bar Association (president elect) and Ohio State Bar Association. Ms. Clark earned her J.D. degree from University of Akron School of Law.

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T. Kevin Knight

T. Kevin Knight

DSK Law
T. Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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Kevin W Shepherd

Kevin W. Shepherd

Shepherd and Long, P.C.
Kevin Shepherd

is an attorney with Shepherd and Long, P.C. located in Maryville, Tennessee. He practices in the areas of family law, divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, appellate practice and general practice. Mr. Shepherd is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and is a well-received speaker at legal seminars. He earned his B.S. degree from LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas and his J.D. degree from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

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Yi Z Martins

Yi Z. Martins

Yi Zhao Martins LMFT Psychotherapy
Yi Martins

is a specialized licensed marriage and family therapist, boasting over fifteen years of extensive experience in counseling children, families and couples across diverse settings such as hospitals, schools, family court services, and private practice. With over a decade immersed in system-centered therapy approaches, she has been deeply engaged in working with families and couples in various contexts. Ms. Martins remains committed to expanding her expertise by exploring and experimenting with modalities that compliment her systemic approach. In addition to her professional endeavors, she generously volunteers her time as a mediator with the San Francisco Community Boards and as a support group facilitator at the Asian Mental Health Collectives. As a dual-trained psychotherapist holding advanced degrees in counseling psychology and family law, Ms. Martins brings a unique blend of expertise to her practice. She has received advanced training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) from the UCSF Child Trauma Research Program. She has also served as a Child Custody Recommending Counselor (CCRC) at the California Superior Court Family Court Services in Alameda County. Through her private practice, Ms. Martins guides and inspires court-referred co-parenting mediation clients and reunification therapy clients, firmly rooted in her belief in the principle of the Best Interest of the Child (BIOC). She is a Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Co-parenting Mediator. Her comprehensive training includes Evolving Structural Strategic Family Therapy (ESSFT), Integrative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), ADHD Assessment and Treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), acquired through the Bay Area ADHD Center. Ms. Martins has also progressed from Level 1 to advanced levels of Developmental Model Couples Therapy training (The Bader-Pearson Model) with the Couples Institute in Palo Alto. Specializing in ADHD-affected relationship counseling and co-parenting mediation, she is deeply passionate about her work with systems. Ms. Martins actively shares her expertise through her professional YouTube Channel, where she provides weekly updates on ADHD-affected relationships and co-parenting dynamics.

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