Family Law

4.5

Mini Psychology School for Family Lawyers

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
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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
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 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
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 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
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 6.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 54 minutes
Jeanette Irby
Lauren Rasmussen
Jennifer Babounakis
David Pisarra
Joshua Balter
Jerome Poliacoff
With Hon. Jeanette A. Irby from Juridical Solutions PLC + 5 others
Recorded August 26, 2025.
Product ID 100658

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Overview

Personality Disorders, Domestic Violence Trauma, Parental Alienation, and More

Family law cases don't just involve legal issues - they often intertwine with deeply personal mental health challenges that can impact every aspect of a case, especially custody determinations. This guide will equip you with the legal and psychological insights you need to handle mental health issues in divorce and custody battles. Whether you're dealing with high-conflict personalities, navigating trauma from domestic violence, or addressing substance use, our knowledgeable faculty will show you how to move forward without compromising your client's rights or others' well-being. Gain a deeper understanding of psychological issues at play in family cases - register today!

  • Learn how to navigate the challenges posed by personality disorders.
  • Advocate for your client's mental health or substance use treatment needs while protecting their rights in the process.
  • Develop trauma-informed care techniques to better support survivors of domestic violence.
  • Understand the dynamics of parental alienation and gather compelling evidence for the court.
  • Formulate a legal strategy that supports your clients while also safeguarding children's welfare.
  • Unlock the secrets of psychological evaluations and learn how to ask experts the right questions.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Handling High-Conflict Personalities in Family Law
  2. Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Use
  3. Navigating Domestic Violence Trauma
  4. Parental Alienation and Resist-Refuse
  5. Legal Ethics: Balancing Advocacy With Your Responsibility to Protect Children's Welfare
  6. Psychological Evaluations and Questioning Mental Health Experts
Product ID 100658

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 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
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 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
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 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
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 6.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Handling High-Conflict Personalities in Family Law

    1. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
    2. Borderline Personality Disorder
    3. Antisocial Personality Disorder
    4. Histrionic Personality Disorder
  2. Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Use

    1. Recognizing the Warning Signs of Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Use
    2. Dealing With Clients Experiencing Depression and Anxiety
    3. Supporting Clients as They Deal With Additional Stress That Arises From Custody and Divorce Disputes
    4. When and How to Build Therapy and Medication Into the Divorce or Custody Agreement
    5. Impact of Substance Use on Custody Determinations and Parental Rights
    6. Court-Ordered Drug Testing and Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know
    7. Child Protective Services Investigations
  3. Navigating Domestic Violence Trauma

    1. Trauma Bonding, Learned Helplessness, and Other Psychological Impacts
    2. Cycle of Abuse: How it Affects Victims' Perceptions and Behaviors
    3. Identifying Gaslighting and Other Psychological Control Tactics
    4. How Courts View Allegations: Evidence Needed and Impact on Custody Decisions
    5. Trauma-Informed Care Techniques
  4. Parental Alienation and Resist-Refuse

    1. Understanding Parental Alienation and Resist-Refuse Dynamics
    2. How Courts Handle Claims and Key Challenges in Proving Alienation
    3. Tips for Gathering Evidence and Working With Psychological Experts
  5. Legal Ethics: Balancing Advocacy With Your Responsibility to Protect Children's Welfare

    1. Best Interests of the Child Standard and How it Intersects With Mental Health Issues
    2. Protecting Client Rights While Prioritizing the Child's Well-Being
    3. When to Advocate for Independent Child Representation
    4. Informed Consent and Client Autonomy
    5. Sensitivity When Working With Vulnerable Clients
  6. Psychological Evaluations and Questioning Mental Health Experts

    1. Types of Psychological Evaluations
    2. Understanding Mental Health Expert Credentials and Specialization
    3. Preparing Clients for the Evaluation Process and Reviewing the Reports: What to Look For
    4. Tips for Working With Mental Health Experts
    5. Key Questions to Ask During Depositions or Cross-Examination

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Hon. Jeanette A Irby
Hon. Jeanette A.
Irby
Juridical Solutions PLC
Dr. Lauren Rasmussen
Dr. Lauren
Rasmussen
Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group, LLC
Jennifer Babounakis
Jennifer
Babounakis
Roop Xanttopoulos Babounakis PLLC
David T Pisarra
David T.
Pisarra
Men's Family Law
Joshua Balter
Joshua
Balter
Happy Even After Family Law
Dr. Jerome H Poliacoff
Dr. Jerome H.
Poliacoff
Jerome H. Poliacoff, Ph.D
Speaker bio
Hon. Jeanette A Irby

Hon. Jeanette A. Irby

Juridical Solutions PLC
Jeanette Irby

is a retired Circuit Court Judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. She is currently managing director of Juridical Solutions PLC, where she mediates family law disputes which are most suited to alternative dispute resolution. Judge Irby is experienced in all areas of civil litigation, including complex business disputes, divorce (equitable distribution, spousal support and custody), and personal injury claims. Before going on the bench, she practiced law with her primary focus on domestic relations. Judge Irby earned her B.S. degree from Central Michigan University and her J.D. degree from Thomas W. Cooley Law School.

Speaker bio
Dr. Lauren Rasmussen

Dr. Lauren Rasmussen

Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group, LLC
Lauren Rasmussen

is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment planning of neurological diseases and disorders and health-related conditions. Dr. Rasmussen has been recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as being a competent forensic provider. As such, she has served as an expert witness in many cases involving traumatic brain injury, competency, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other psychological conditions as part of a claim involved in litigation. Dr. Rasmussen also specializes in workers' compensation claims and often provides second medical opinions on injuries/damages in question. She has a special interest in fitness for duty evaluations for individuals looking to return to work or whose capacity to complete their workplace duties are being questioned. From a clinical perspective, Dr. Rasmussen frequently evaluates patients who are concerned about their memory or who have been diagnosed with progressive neurocognitive conditions. She also assesses for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities in adults (and for accommodations needed on standardized testing or in the classroom), psychiatric conditions, and presurgical clearance. Dr. Rasmussen often works with bariatric surgery candidates and patients who need presurgical clearance for major spinal surgeries and implantable devices such as spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps. Outside of the office environment, Dr. Rasmussen enjoys rigorous fitness endeavors, spending time with her husband and two daughters, and traveling. She is also involved in consultation work with several neurorehabilitation hospitals throughout the state of Louisiana and occasionally has the privilege to serve as an adjunct faculty member at LSU.

Speaker bio
Jennifer Babounakis

Jennifer Babounakis

Roop Xanttopoulos Babounakis PLLC
Jennifer Babounakis

is a principal with Roop Xanttopoulos Babounakis PLLC in Tysons, Virginia. She began her family law career to blend her experience in family counseling, corporate law and litigation. Ms. Babounakis relies on her corporate law experience when managing complex equitable distribution issues, such as property valuation, financial tracing and division. She likewise uses her understanding in mental health to aide in managing the social issues that are frequently involved in family law cases. Ms. Babounakis earned her B.S. degree from Arizona State University; her master's degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University; and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from New York Law School. As an evening law student, Ms. Babounakis served as chief aide to Professor Nadine Strossen, the then president of the American Civil Liberties Union; and as an associate editor to the New York Law School Law Review. After law school, Ms. Babounakis practiced law for five years at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton, LLP in Washington D.C.

Speaker bio
David T Pisarra

David T. Pisarra

Men's Family Law
David Pisarra

is the founder of Men's Family Law in Santa Monica, California. He practices in the area of family law, including divorce, alimony, child custody and support. Mr. Pisarra practices in the courts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties regularly. He has authored three books for men; A Man's Guide to Child Custody, A Man's Guide to Divorce Strategy and A Man's Guide to Domestic Violence. Mr. Pisarra earned his B.A. degree from St. John's College and his J.D. degree from the University of West Los Angeles. He is a member of the Santa Monica Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar, State Bar of California and Los Angeles County Bar.

Speaker bio
Joshua Balter

Joshua Balter

Happy Even After Family Law
Joshua Balter

is a partner with Happy Even After Family Law, practicing in all areas family and divorce law. He was in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, mainly serving on Submarines and with the US Marines and is a veteran of multiple combat tours. Mr. Balter has traveled the world extensively, including living in Japan for three years. His life experiences taught him a respect and understanding of people of various cultures. He was a medical specialist in the Navy and completed the most demanding enlisted medical program - Submarine Independent Duty Corpsman (similar to a physician assistant) with honors. Mr. Balter served as the sole health care provider on the USS San Juan (a nuclear-powered submarine) and various other duty stations as a medical provider including with 1/25 Marines in Iraq. He completed his career by serving as the senior enlisted leader for three Navy Health Clinics. Mr. Balter is the recipient of numerous military awards, decorations, and retired as a Chief Petty Officer with multiple combat designations. He earned his J.D. degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law concentrating on family law.

Speaker bio
Dr. Jerome H Poliacoff

Dr. Jerome H. Poliacoff

Jerome H. Poliacoff, Ph.D
Jerome Poliacoff

maintains a private practice in Coral Gables and Boca Raton, Florida, where his time is spent providing both clinical and forensic services. Dr. Poliacoff is a child, adolescent and adult psychologist licensed in the state of Florida since 1984. His training included pre- and post-doctoral internships and training at the Children's Psychiatric Centers in Miami, Florida. Dr. Poliacoff has been a staff consultant to the Northwest Dade Community Mental Health Center, where he conducted the pre-doctoral internship training in child assessment; and on the staff of Charter Hospital of Miami, where he served as co-director of an adult inpatient unit. He is a frequent consulting and testifying expert in both family and dependency courts in Florida's Eleventh, Fifteenth, and Seventeenth Judicial circuits; an expert in cases involving discrimination and harassment claims in federal employment law cases; an expert in the assessment and defense of tort claims for emotional damages in cases involving children, adolescents and adults; and he serves as a Level III third party review expert of pediatric patient insurance appeals for National Medical Review of Pennsylvania. Dr. Poliacoff earned his undergraduate degree from the City University of New York, and his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Miami, Coral Gables.

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