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Authenticating and Admitting Evidence in Family Law

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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
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
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
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5 hours 54 minutes
Donelle Ratheal
Kevin Shepherd
Daniel Bryant
Tifanne Wolter
With Donelle H. Ratheal from Ratheal Family Law, P.C. + 3 others
Recorded June 15, 2026.
Product ID 101939

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Overview

What Works - and What Doesn't - in Evidence Authentication and Admission

What if you could confidently authenticate and admit evidence in every family law matter, turning tricky evidentiary issues into real-world strategies that secure better outcomes? In this engaging and strategic program, our distinguished faculty provides you with tips for anticipating objections, ensuring evidence meets court standards, and much more. Take your skills to the next level - register today!

  • Review key rules for authenticating evidence in family law proceedings.
  • Uncover guidance for admitting business records in family law cases.
  • Discover best practices for authenticating digital evidence.
  • Gain tips for qualifying and using expert witnesses effectively.
  • Examine best practices for using evidence strategically at trial.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Critical Hearsay Challenges and Exceptions in Divorce Cases
  2. Admitting Financial, Medical, and Child-Related Records
  3. Techniques for Getting Your Evidence Admitted (and Keeping Theirs Out)
  4. Top Tips for Obtaining and Authenticating Digital Evidence
  5. Best Practices in Qualifying, Challenging, and Using Expert Witnesses Effectively
  6. Putting Evidence to Work at Trial: Strategic Tips for Family Law Cases
  7. Legal Ethics for Family Lawyers: Proper Handling and Use of Evidence

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Product ID 101939

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
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
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
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Agenda

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  1. Critical Hearsay Challenges and Exceptions in Divorce Cases

    1. Applying Hearsay Exceptions to Records
    2. Getting Crucial Statements in as Party Admissions
    3. Statements From Third Parties and Children
    4. Hearsay Problems With Texts, Emails, Social Media Posts, and Other ESI
    5. Common Hearsay Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  2. Admitting Financial, Medical, and Child-Related Records

    1. Financial and Tax
    2. Employment and Payroll Records
    3. Business Records
    4. Medical and Mental Health
    5. School and Childcare Records
    6. Police and CPS Reports
    7. Custody Evaluator Records and Reports

  3. Techniques for Getting Your Evidence Admitted (and Keeping Theirs Out)

    1. Using Stipulations to Admit Evidence (and Negotiating With Opposing Counsel)
    2. Practical Use of Motions in Limine
    3. Tactical Tips for Introducing Evidence
    4. Top 5 Evidentiary Objections That Derail Document Admission
    5. Procedures for Authentication and Admission of Family Law Evidence

  4. Top Tips for Obtaining and Authenticating Digital Evidence

    1. Reminding Clients That Social Media Posts Can Be Used as Evidence
    2. Preservation of ESI: Legal Best Practices
    3. Top Strategies for Recovering Disappearing Evidence (Snapchat, Wickr, etc.)
    4. Tactical Authentication of Electronic Evidence (Smartphones, Social Media, etc.)
      1. Audio and Visual Authentication Requirements
      2. Establishing Time, Place, and Accuracy
      3. Differentiating Substantive vs. Demonstrative Evidence
    5. Metadata and Chain of Custody for Digital Communications
    6. Overcoming Objections of Manipulation or Fabrication

  5. Best Practices in Qualifying, Challenging, and Using Expert Witnesses Effectively

    1. Qualifying the Testifying Expert or Rejecting an Expert Witness
    2. Ensuring Expert Testimony Survives Daubert or Frye Challenges
    3. Using Witness Testimony to Your Advantage
    4. Expert Report Issues
    5. Challenges Based on the Expert's Bias and Methodologies
    6. Cross-Examination Strategy by Expert Type

  6. Putting Evidence to Work at Trial: Strategic Tips for Family Law Cases

    1. Pre-Trial Disclosure and Its Role in Strategizing Evidence Admission
    2. Integrating Evidentiary Foundations in a Family Law Trial
    3. Structuring Cross-Examination to Weaken Credibility of Opposing Evidence
    4. Strategic Sequencing of Evidence Presentation
    5. Organizing and Presenting Evidence at Trial to Avoid Objections
    6. Use of Exhibits and Demonstratives

  7. Legal Ethics for Family Lawyers: Proper Handling and Use of Evidence

    1. Ethical Boundaries When Gathering Evidence
    2. Improperly Obtained Evidence
    3. Introducing Medical/Mental Health Records Without Violating Confidentiality
    4. Handling Client Misconduct
    5. Balancing Probative Value Against Prejudicial Effect
    6. Attorney-Client Communication

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Donelle H Ratheal
Donelle H.
Ratheal
Ratheal Family Law, P.C.
Kevin W Shepherd
Kevin W.
Shepherd
Shepherd and Long, P.C.
Daniel P Bryant
Daniel P.
Bryant
Daniel P. Bryant, Attorney at Law
Tifanne E Wolter
Tifanne E.
Wolter
Henningson & Snoxell Ltd.
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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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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Daniel P Bryant

Daniel P. Bryant

Daniel P. Bryant, Attorney at Law
Daniel Bryant

is an attorney in Tennessee, where he practices in the areas of family law, juvenile law, and criminal defense. Mr. Bryant earned his B.S. degree from the University of Texas at Tyler and his J.D. degree, top ten percent of his law school class and magna cum laude, from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section, Montgomery County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bryant is admitted to practice law in Tennessee.

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Tifanne E Wolter

Tifanne E. Wolter

Henningson & Snoxell Ltd.
Tifanne Wolter

is an attorney with Henningson & Snoxell Ltd. She has practiced family law exclusively for more than a decade. Ms. Wolter has assisted a wide array of clients with divorce, custody, paternity, child support, third party custody, parenting time, and domestic abuse matters. She is trained in collaborative divorce and mediation, and upon graduating from law school, she obtained a certificate in dispute resolution from Hamline University School of Law. After earning her Juris Doctorate degree, Ms. Wolter worked for Legal Aid, helping victims of domestic abuse and low-income clients with family law issues. She is the past chairperson and representative to the assembly for the Minnesota State Bar Association (Family Law Section). Ms. Wolter has been involved with the Family Law Section for many years. Previously, she was the vice chairperson and chairperson of publications. Ms. Wolter earned her B.A. degree from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota and her J.D. degree from Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota. 

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