This seminar is sponsored by ARAG Legal Insurance
Meeting the Permanent Parenting Plan Burden of Proof
Ms. Pool will identify the multiple burdens of proof of each party under W.Va.
Code §48-9-206(a)(b) and (d), as amended, when seeking a permanent parenting
plan, with suggestions of how to meet them.
Delby B. Pool, Esquire
Family Law Associates
Relocation of the Child
An overview of the statutory and case law concerning the relocation of children
by a parent when the children are the subjects of a custody Order, with particular
attention to the apparent and potential effects of
Nicole L. v. Steven W.
(W.Va., 2019). Audience participation will be encouraged.
Richard A. Bush, Esquire
Richard A. Bush Attorneys at Law
Alimony Issues Untangled
This presentation will deal with an overview of spousal support including tax
law changes and other factors that should be considered in addition to the
statutory mandates. It will also include a brief discussion on whether
the use of a formula will be beneficial.
Cinda L. Scales, Esquire
Scales Law Office
Family Law Update
Update on Recent Family Law Cases
Brittany Ranson Stonestreet, Esquire
Lyne Ranson Law Offices, PLLC
Debt - Is it Marital, Non-Marital, Collectable or Dischargeable?
The presentation will spot issues concerning considerations for evaluating
debts in the context of equitable distribution; evaluating how to categorize
debt as marital or non-marital (including consideration of student loan obligations
and tax obligations) and the overlay of bankruptcy filing on that evaluation
process by either one or both parties.
Andrew S. Nason, Esquire
Pepper & Nason
Mock Trial Addressing Family Law Evidentiary Issues
A short trial demonstration will be presented, highlighting evidentiary problems
common in family law cases and showing how to overcome the hurdles presented
by the rules of evidence. Examples covered include social media
posts, offering values without a witness to authenticate, business records
and text messaging. This presentation will sharpen your trial and evidence
skills.
Professor Marjorie McDiarmid
WVU College of Law
Lyne Ranson, Esquire
Lyne Ranson Law Offices, PLLC
Tim C. Carrico, Esquire
The Carrico Law Offices LC
10 Practical Technology Solutions for the Family Law and Small Firm Practitioner
This presentation will include at least ten substantive topics that meld “what’s
available” with “what works” in small firm law office management and technology.
There will be lots of apps and tips too for Apple and Microsoft platforms.
J. Burton Hunter, Esquire
J. Burton Hunter, III and Associates, PLLC
Finding Hidden Assets and Income
This presentation will be discussing the process of finding and accounting
for hidden assets and income in divorce cases.
Shari J. McPhail, Esquire
McPhail Law
Concept of Double Dipping in Family Law
"Double-dipping" is the trap to which the unwary family law practitioner may
risk exposing his or her client to unnecessary financial loss at the hands
of the inexperienced FCJ or through the designs of opposing counsel. Double
dipping can be manifested in various forms during marital dissolution.
Honorable Jim Douglas
Eleventh Family Court Circuit - Kanawha County