Family Law

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Overcoming Common Direct and Cross-Examination Traps in Divorce Trials

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Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
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Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
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North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
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Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
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3 hours 1 minute
T. Kevin Knight
Donelle Ratheal
With T. Kevin Knight from DSK Law + 1 other
Recorded April 10, 2025
Product ID 100178

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Overview

Discover How Inadequate Preparation and Overconfidence Can Hurt the Case

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.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. How to Avoid Direct Examination Disasters in Divorce Cases
  2. Ineffective Use of Exhibits
  3. Hidden Dangers in Cross-Examination
  4. Mistakes to Avoid When Dealing With Uncooperative Witnesses

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. How to Avoid Direct Examination Disasters in Divorce Cases

    1. Neglecting to Prepare Your Witnesses
    2. 4 Questioning Techniques That Backfire
      1. Starting Slow and Ending With a Dud
      2. Open-Ended vs. Closed-Ended Questions: Traps for the Unwary
      3. Over-Complicating Questions and Using Technical Jargon
      4. Failing to Establish Foundation
    3. Going Through the Motions
    4. Dangers Posed by a Lack of Focus on Central Themes

  2. Ineffective Use of Exhibits

  3. Hidden Dangers in Cross-Examination

    1. Inadequate Understanding of Opposing Counsel’s Examination Style
    2. Letting the Witness Upset or Fluster You; Failing to Control Your Demeanor
    3. Impeachment Methods That Do More Harm Than Good
    4. The Run-Away Cross-Exam: Asking One (or Several) Question(s) Too Many
    5. Failing to Pay Close Attention During Direct
    6. 3 Top Objections Made in Divorce Trials

  4. Mistakes to Avoid When Dealing With Uncooperative Witnesses

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. 

Speakers

T. Kevin Knight
T. Kevin
Knight
DSK Law
Donelle H Ratheal
Donelle H.
Ratheal
Ratheal Family Law, P.C.
Speaker bio
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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Speaker bio
Donelle H Ratheal

Donelle H. Ratheal

Ratheal Family Law, P.C.
Donelle Ratheal

is president of Ratheal Family Law, P.C., where she practices in the areas of domestic relations and probate litigation, trial and appellate. She is a member of the Family Law sections for both the American and Oklahoma bar associations, as well as a member of the Canadian, Custer and Beckham County bar associations. Ms. Ratheal earned her B.M. degree from the University of Denver, her M.M. degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and her J.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma. Honors and awards include Lawyers of Distinction, Super Lawyers, and Top 10 Family Law Attorney.

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