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He Said, She Said: Handling Toxic Behavior in Family Law Cases

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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 7.2 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 7 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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Cassandra Colombo
Leigh Sellers
David Pisarra
Jeanette Irby
Victoria Cernadas
Allison Thomas
David Tencza
With Cassandra A. Colombo from Cordell & Cordell + 6 others

Tue, Jun 09, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Domestic Abuse, Parental Alienation, Defending Against False Allegations, and More

When it comes to divorce, emotions are often running high. However, some divorces become more contentious and messy than others. Join our experienced faculty as they discuss toxic relationship behaviors and how those can affect a family law case. Prepare for the worst to come, and be ready with the knowledge to face those challenges head-on - register today!

  • Identify possible red flags indicating parental alienation and know what next steps to take.
  • Explore how several aspects of domestic abuse can affect your divorce client and their case.
  • Know when a client's mental stability may be taken into question in a court of law.
  • Review how to maintain the child's best interests amidst contentious divorce proceedings.
  • Discover techniques and methods for defending clients against false allegations in divorce cases.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Dissipation of Assets, Hidden Assets, and Other Financial Misconduct
  2. Wiretapping, Cyber Harassment, and Other Computer Mischief
  3. Parental Alienation: What Can Be Done
  4. Domestic Abuse and Divorce
  5. Key Considerations for Client Mental Health Issues in Family Law
  6. How Substance Misuse Affects Divorce
  7. Combating False Accusations
  8. Legal Ethics

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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 7.2 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 7 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. Dissipation of Assets, Hidden Assets, and Other Financial Misconduct

  2. Wiretapping, Cyber Harassment, and Other Computer Mischief

    1. Wiretapping
    2. Cyberstalking and Harassment
    3. Defamation
    4. Revenge Pornography
    5. Spoliation of Evidence
    6. Fabricated or Altered Electronic Evidence

  3. Parental Alienation: What Can Be Done

    1. Proof and Identification
    2. Handling Clients Alienating Children From Another Parent
    3. Joint Legal Custody vs. Sole Legal Custody in ADR
    4. Parental Substitution
    5. False Allegations of Child Abuse
    6. Deposition and Trial Testimony Strategies
    7. Child Kidnapping

  4. Domestic Abuse and Divorce

    1. Allegations, Investigations, and Determinations
    2. Issuance and Enforcement of Protective Orders for Domestic Violence Cases
    3. Extortion and Coercion
    4. The Accused's Custody and Visitation Rights
    5. Court-Considered Factors
    6. Financial Implications

  5. Key Considerations for Client Mental Health Issues in Family Law

    1. Understanding the Legal Role of a Mental Health Professional
    2. How a Client's Mental Health Can Affect a Divorce Case
    3. Proving/Disproving Mental Illness Effects During Custody Proceedings
    4. Child Mental Health Evaluations and Maintaining the Best Interests of the Child

  6. How Substance Misuse Affects Divorce

    1. Substance Use Issues and Divorce Settlements
    2. Proving/Disproving Parental Competency
    3. Drug Testing and Investigations
    4. Initial Custody Determinations
    5. Custody Modifications

  7. Combating False Accusations

    1. Client Communication and Maintaining a Level Head
    2. Collecting Relevant Evidence
    3. Drafting Effective Counterclaims

  8. Legal Ethics

    1. Communication With Emotional/Difficult Divorce Clients
    2. When Clients Lie: What You Can Ethically Do
    3. Protecting Client Confidentiality
    4. Avoiding Unwanted Attorney-Client Contact
    5. Terminating the Attorney-Client Relationship
    6. Ethically Dealing With the Rambo Litigator

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Cassandra A Colombo
Cassandra A.
Colombo
Cordell & Cordell
Leigh B Sellers
Leigh B.
Sellers
Touchstone Family Law
David T Pisarra
David T.
Pisarra
Men's Family Law
Hon. Jeanette A Irby
Hon. Jeanette A.
Irby
Juridical Solutions PLC
Victoria Cernadas
Victoria
Cernadas
Goranson Bain Ausley
Allison F Thomas
Allison F.
Thomas
Touchstone Family Law
David C Tencza
David C.
Tencza
McLane Middleton
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Cassandra A Colombo

Cassandra A. Colombo

Cordell & Cordell
Cassandra Colombo

is a divorce attorney with Cordell & Cordell. Her practice centers around family law. Ms. Colombo earned her B.A. degree from Ursinus College and her J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Lackawanna County Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Association. Ms. Colombo is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

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Leigh B Sellers

Leigh B. Sellers

Touchstone Family Law
Leigh Sellers

is the founding attorney of Touchstone Family Law, with offices located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Fort Mill, South Carolina. She practices in all areas of family law including, domestic law, collaborative law and mediation. Ms. Sellers is board certified by the North Carolina State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization. She taught continuing legal education for South Carolina and North Carolina and she taught legal research for Midlands Technical College. Ms. Sellers is certified as a family financial mediation and family law specialist. She earned her B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University and her J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Ms. Sellers has a Domestic Mediation Certification from Ann Arbor Center for Mediation. She is a member of the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and American bar associations; and the South Carolina Bar. 

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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.

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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.

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Victoria Cernadas

Victoria Cernadas

Goranson Bain Ausley
Victoria Cernadas

is a highly experienced and credentialed paralegal specializing in family law. With over three decades in the legal field and a strong track record in managing complex, high-volume caseloads, she brings both expertise and professionalism to every matter. Ms. Cernadas is a Texas board-certified paralegal in family law and holds the Advanced Certified Paralegal® designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants, with specialties in Discovery. She is recognized for her exceptional legal drafting skills, client communication, and ability to train and mentor new attorneys and legal staff. Ms. Cernadas currently serves as a family law paralegal at Goranson Bain Ausley, where she plays a key role in case development, discovery, trial preparation, and client support. Her background also includes years of experience in both permanent and contract roles with various respected family law firms. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and Collin College, Ms. Cernadas is also an active member of numerous professional associations, including the Dallas Area Paralegal Association.

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Allison F Thomas

Allison F. Thomas

Touchstone Family Law
Allison Thomas

is a dedicated family law attorney licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Her commitment to advocating for families and children has established her as a rising leader in the field of family law. Ms. Thomas earned her B.A. degree in criminal justice, summa cum laude, from the University of North Florida and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Elon University School of Law. Her academic excellence and dedication to family law were recognized early when she received the prestigious North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers award for her commitment to family law during law school. In 2025, Ms. Thomas was honored as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, reflecting her growing reputation in the legal community. 

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David C Tencza

David C. Tencza

McLane Middleton
David Tencza

is an attorney at McLane Middleton, primarily working with clients on family law and criminal related matters. Prior to his time at McLane Middleton, he worked for a smaller Nashua law firm and served as a Superior Court prosecutor in the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office for ten years. In his capacity as a prosecutor, Mr. Tencza was an original member of the Hillsborough County Superior Court Adult Drug Court team, and prosecuted a variety of felony level offenses, including assaults, thefts, the possession and sale of drugs, and computer related crimes. He earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Anselm College and his J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School. Mr. Tencza is currently president of Nashua Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

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