Trial Techniques for Collaborative Divorce

Sorrell Trope Family Law Trial Institute

Presented by: Los Angeles County Bar Association Distinguished Judges and Attorneys Title: “Trial Techniques” When & Where: March 11, 2017 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Century City Description: The Panel of Judges & Attorneys Presented on Trial Techniques for family law cases. Good + not-so-good demonstrations on how to present your clients case at trial.

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What is meant by joint legal custody

Family Code ‘3083, with reference to the order of preferred joint legal custodystates as follows:“In making an order of joint legal custody, the court shall specify the circumstances under which the consent of both parents is required to be obtained in order to exercise legal control of the child and the consequences of the failure to obtain mutual consent. In all other circumstances, either parent acting alone may exercise legal control of the child An order of joint legal custody shall not be construed to permit an action that is inconsistent with the physical custody order unless the action is expressly […]

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Collaborative Divorce: Your Children’s Best Interest First

THE CHILD SPECIALIST AND THE COACH   There are significant differences between thetraditional adversary system of evaluations and therole of the child specialist and coach.   The information from the child specialist is given to the persons who need it the most, the parents. Like a mediation session for child custody, the child specialist interviews the child or children, and shares impressions with the parents first.   There are no depositions; there is no cross examination. The child specialist doesn’t have to spend countless hours on tests and interviews in anticipation of being questioned later. It’s like the physician who conducts extra tests and procedures, […]

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Collaborative Divorce: Learn How to Stay Out of Court

COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE – UNIQUE ROLES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS – THE COACH – THE CHILD SPECIALIST A key event in the emergence of Collaborative Divorce in Los Angeles was held in Dept. 2 on October, 2001. Judge Aviva Bobb hosted the program, co-sponsored by the South Bay and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. Over 100 attendees heard Pauline Tesler and Nancy Ross describe the newest way of getting divorced. Attorneys along with mental health, and financial professionals have continued to formed collaborative practice groups. In 2010 there were six and now there are twelve groups in Los Angeles County:   […]

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