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Commit to being fully prepared and understanding the goals of oral argument, and use these 6 tips for dealing with hostile or quiet appellate panels at oral argument. Read more
“Well Begun is Half-Done” applies to trial preparation – especially in relation to gathering, organizing, and presenting evidence in family law cases. Read more
We want to hear from lawyers as well as financial & other experts who have testified (or have witnessed expert testimony) in family law cases! Read more here. Read more
An expert reveals how to prepare different family law cases for trial—summarizing the process from the moment the client walks in the door to finalizing the closing argument. Read more
The National Family Law Trial Institute in Houston Whether you are new to the practice of family law and want to develop confidence and experience in the courtroom or you are an experienced... Read more
How do you simplify your case’s story into a unified theme for trial, setting it apart from all the other cases on the judge’s docket? The key is word selection! Read more
By Randall M. Kessler: Attorneys are often unable to succinctly convey the relevant facts of a case because they become too emotionally invested in the client/outcome. Read more
Courts should have the discretion to tailor orders to individual circumstances. But one can't rule out that the proclivity of judges plays a role in cases Read more
By Margaret Price: What you should consider while handling divorce cases with special needs children. Read more
If a certain level of elevation is typical of higher socioeconomic level custody litigants, the personality characteristics shouldn't be attributed to them. Read more
