Fully Prepare for the Realities of Divorce Discovery, Trial, Case Management, and More
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Fully Prepare for the Realities of Divorce Discovery, Trial, Case Management, and More
Family law practice requires paralegals to master a unique set of skills. From income and support issues and review of financial documents for equitable distribution to managing court dates and key correspondence, family law paralegals have to stay on top of a myriad tasks. This course offers condensed guidance on the fundamental duties of the practice along with practical advice to help get you started. Register today!
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This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of ethics. No more than 4.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
This program has been submitted for credit with the NALA Certifying Board. Approval pending.
Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 0.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 0.0 hours CLE).
including - Civil Trial Law: 3.00 Family Law: 3.00
This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for paralegals and legal assistants. Certification areas: Civil Trial Law and Family Law.
NBI, Inc. is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Education Office of Career School Licensing. There are no enrollment prerequisites or admissions requirements for this course, and there is no exam or grading system. Satisfactory progress is based solely on attendance at the course. Credits may not be transferred. All refunds shall be paid within 30 days upon written notification from a student of cancellation or withdrawal. Students receiving benefits from federal programs shall be subject to federal refund policies, rules and regulation. Student complaints should be directed to our office at (800) 930-6182. Upon exhausting all avenues with NBI, Inc. for resolution, students may file a complaint with the Office of Career School Licensing at (603) 271-6443.
BRETTA Z. LEWIS is an attorney with the Virginia Beach law firm of Wolcott Rivers Gates, where she specializes in complex family law and equitable distribution matters. She has been certified as a Guardian Ad Litem for children since 2005 and frequently represents children in cases of abuse, neglect, and high conflict custody cases. Ms. Lewis is an adjunct law professor at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary, a faculty member of the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course required of all new Virginia lawyers, and serves on the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board as an immediate past member. She has served as a faculty member for Virginia CLE, the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Employment Law Association, the Virginia Beach Juvenile Court, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, the Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association, the National Business Institute, the Inns of Court, and the Tidewater Paralegal Association. Ms. Lewis is a frequent lecturer on topics relating to family law, general litigation, mediation, and legal ethics. She holds a B.A. degree in history from the University of Virginia, a master's degree in English from George Mason University, and a J.D. degree from William & Mary.
PRISCILLA NASH is a legal assistant for Group Legal Services and works for Barbie Scharf-Zeldes who is one of the in- house counsel attorneys. Group Legal Services serves the San Antonio Police and Fire Fighters in areas of family law, probate, guardianships, estate planning, real estate, and some litigation. Ms. Nash is the current president of the San Antonio Paralegal Association and has previously served as president-elect and Parliamentarian. She is also a member of the State of Texas Paralegal Division.
ELAINE SIMONS is the Director of Legal Services/Senior Paralegal at Tessmer Law Firm, PLLC. She has an associate degree in business education. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Simons worked in sales and marketing for 24 years. While completing her Paralegal Program at UTSA, she joined the San Antonio Paralegal Association as their first-ever Student Liaison. In addition to that position, Ms. Simons has served on the board of SAPA as Secretary in 2019-2020 and is currently the 2020-2021 president-elect. She was nominated for Paralegal of the Year in October 2019 by her peers. Ms. Simons is currently the Director of Legal Services/Senior Paralegal of Tessmer Law Firm. She is also an active member of both the National Association of Legal Assistants and the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division.
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