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Legal Assistant Training (Family Law)

BHBA’s Legal Assistant Training Program for Family Law in California is designed specifically for legal assistants and paralegals working in family law practices. This series will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support family law attorneys in their day-to-day practice. Upon completion, participants will have a thorough understanding of California family law, including relevant statutes, court procedures, and the practical skills required to navigate family law forms and processes.

Your registration includes 90-day OnDemand access to three training videos, PowerPoint training materials, a Certificate of Completion upon finishing all videos, and a printed copy of the Law Office Procedures Manual.

Your registration includes 90-day OnDemand access to three training videos, PowerPoint training materials, a Certificate of Completion upon finishing all videos, and a printed copy of the Law Office Procedures Manual.

What you will learn

This training gives legal assistants and paralegals a practical foundation in California family law, covering everything from core concepts to complex case support, building the skills and confidence they need to effectively support family law attorneys, including:

  • Introduction to California Family Law – This session offers an overview of family law in California, covering the basics of divorce, child custody, and property division. It will also address relevant state laws and regulations, court procedures, common issues that arise in family law cases, and more.
  • Family Law Forms and Procedures in California – This session focuses on the practical aspects of family law practice in California, including the use of forms and specific court procedures. It will include a deep dive into Requests for Orders (RFOs), covering practical elements such as filing and service. The session will also discuss common timeframes for family law cases, custody considerations, the preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), pay stub analysis, and more.
  • Advanced Topics in California Family Law – This session delves into more complex and specialized topics in family law practice in California. It will cover advanced issues such as insights from the bench, discovery procedures, the preparation of declarations, reading basic tax returns, understanding financial information, and more.

Law Office Procedures Manual will be mailed to the address you provided at checkout. Digital copies of the manual are not available at this time.

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Your registration fee includes 90-day OnDemand access to three training videos taught by BHBA member attorneys who are experts in their respective fields, PowerPoint training materials, a Certificate of Completion upon finishing all videos, and a printed copy of the Law Office Procedures Manual — the preeminent reference manual for legal assistants — which will be shipped directly to your home or office. Please note that digital copies of the manual are not available at this time.