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Family Law Fundamentals

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Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
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Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi 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
Rhode Island 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
Virginia 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
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 53 minutes
Daniel Riley
Spencer West
David Fisher
Jeremy Epstein
Sarah Decker-Hall
With Daniel S. Riley from Riley Law Firm, PLC + 4 others
Recorded April 27, 2026.
Product ID 101745

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Overview

Core Procedures and Principles From Prenups to Parenting Plans

New to family law or ready to solidify your foundation? This practical program breaks down the essentials every family law attorney needs to know. Explore the fundamentals of divorce, assets division, child support and custody, protective orders, and more. Strengthen your skillset and represent your next family law client with confidence - register today!

  • Draft enforceable prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
  • Sidestep common pitfalls in divorce proceedings.
  • Gain strategies for finding and valuing different types of assets.
  • Create enforceable support and parenting plans.
  • Prepare for common disputes involving parental relocation.
  • Ethically navigate conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Introduction to Pre and Postnuptial Agreements
  2. Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
  3. Divorce and Dissolution Procedures
  4. Asset Valuation and Division
  5. Child and Spousal Support Basics
  6. Child Custody, Visitation, and Parenting Plans
  7. Legal Ethics in Family Law

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Product ID 101745

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 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
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 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
Rhode Island 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
Virginia 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
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Introduction to Pre and Postnuptial Agreements

    1. Essential Provisions in Pre and Postnuptial Agreements
    2. Enforceability Requirements
    3. Drafting Pitfalls to Avoid
    4. Updating and Modifying Pre and Postnuptial Agreements

  2. Domestic Violence and Protective Orders

    1. Screening for Domestic Violence and Safety Concerns
    2. Emergency, Temporary, and Permanent Protective Orders
    3. Obtaining and Enforcing Protective Orders: Steps and Strategies
    4. Necessary Evidence and Documentation

  3. Divorce and Dissolution Procedures

    1. Federal Laws and Jurisdictional Considerations
    2. Petitions for Divorce: Requirements, Filing, Service, and Answers
    3. Disclosure and Discovery Insights for Divorce Cases
    4. Common Mistakes in Divorce Proceedings

  4. Asset Valuation and Division

    1. Identifying Marital vs. Separate Property
    2. Uncovering ALL Assets and Debts: Tips and Tricks
    3. What Tax Returns Can Tell You
    4. Valuation Methods and Resources
    5. Dividing Assets, Property, and Debts

  5. Child and Spousal Support Basics

    1. Paternity Actions
    2. Types of Child and Spousal Support
    3. Calculating Amount and Timing: Guidelines and Formulas
    4. Modifying, Enforcing, or Terminating Support Orders

  6. Child Custody, Visitation, and Parenting Plans

    1. Custody Arrangements and Procedures
    2. What You Need to Know About Custody Evaluations
    3. Tips on Advocating for Custody or Visitation
    4. Drafting and Enforcing Parenting Plans and Visitation Schedules
    5. Relocation: Procedures, Rights, and Disputes

  7. Legal Ethics in Family Law

    1. Client's Best Interest vs. Child's Best Interest: Ethical Considerations
    2. Conflicts of Interest
    3. Confidentiality and Privilege
    4. Client Communication Concerns
    5. Managing Client Expectations

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Daniel S Riley
Daniel S.
Riley
Riley Law Firm, PLC
Spencer D West
Spencer D.
West
Mitchell & West, LLC
David C Fisher
David C.
Fisher
David C. Fisher, Attorney at Law
Jeremy S Epstein
Jeremy S.
Epstein
Jeremy Epstein Law, LLC
Sarah J Decker-Hall
Sarah J.
Decker-Hall
Sarah J. Decker-Hall, Attorney at Law
Speaker bio
Daniel S Riley

Daniel S. Riley

Riley Law Firm, PLC
Daniel Riley

is a board-certified specialist in family law and a certified QDRO professional. His primary practice area involves the valuation and division of retirement assets. Mr. Riley graduated from Arizona State University in 2008, and has practiced family law exclusively since 2011 when he began managing a family law clinic partnered with Arizona State University. He is an experienced trial attorney who has taught continuing legal education seminars on trial advocacy. Mr. Riley is also an accomplished appellate attorney and has argued several important cases that have influenced the development of family law in Arizona, especially with respect to the division of retirement accounts.

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Spencer D West

Spencer D. West

Mitchell & West, LLC
Spencer West

is an equity partner, shareholder and co-founder of the law firm of Mitchell & West, LLC. He specializes in the area of family law. Mr. West is admitted to The Florida Bar and Massachusetts Bar Association; where he actively represents clients in an array of cases including divorces, custody, child support, relocation, modification, paternity and domestic violence disputes. In addition, he is permitted to practice before Florida federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. West has assisted many professional clients, including but not limited to doctors, lawyers, accountants and retired professional athletes with their high asset divorces and other disputes; as well as with drafting custom pre and postnuptial agreements. He is sought out by clients and other lawyers for his extensive expertise and dedication to fighting for his clients. Mr. West is an aggressive litigator who devotes himself to achieving the best results for his individual clients, while maintaining the highest ethical standards of professionalism. He earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston and his J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.

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David C Fisher

David C. Fisher

David C. Fisher, Attorney at Law
David Fisher

is a sole practitioner in the Tulsa area, where he practices in the areas of mediation, collaborative law, family law and estate planning. He is a leader and recognized authority in the area of dispute resolution, where he brings an extensive background of problem solving with more than 17 years of real life experience as an insurance adjuster, trainer, speaker and now lawyer. Mr. Fisher is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section and Estate Planning Section; Tulsa County Bar Association Family Law Section; American Bar Association Family Law Section and Real Property Estate Planning Section; Oklahoma Academy of Collaborative Professionals; as well as the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. He is also included on the Tulsa County District Courts list of mediators. Mr. Fisher earned his B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law.

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Jeremy S Epstein

Jeremy S. Epstein

Jeremy Epstein Law, LLC
Jeremy Epstein

is the owner of Jeremy Epstein Law, LLC, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He practices family law throughout South Louisiana. Mr. Epstein is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Texas, as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was a member of the 2014 Louisiana State Bar Association's Leadership Class. Mr. Epstein is a member of the American Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division and co-chair of the Small, Solo and General practice Committee) and the Louisiana State Bar Association (Public Information and Law Related Education committees). He earned his B.S.M. degree from Tulane University and his J.D. degree from Tulane University Law School.

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Sarah J Decker-Hall

Sarah J. Decker-Hall

Sarah J. Decker-Hall, Attorney at Law
Sarah Decker-Hall

is a sole practitioner in the Dayton, Ohio area. She has been an attorney for 20 years and focuses her practice on family law. Ms. Decker-Hall is the former president of the Stanley Z. Greenberg Family Law Forum. She is a member of the Dayton Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Ms. Decker-Hall earned her B.A. degree from Capital University and her J.D. degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit School of Law.

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