BHBA’s Legal Assistant Training Program for Family Law in California is designed specifically for legal assistants and paralegals working in family law practices. 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.
The program
What you will learn
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.
This training gives legal assistants and paralegals a practical foundation in California family law, covering everything from core concepts to complex case support.
Introduction to California Family Law. An overview of family law in California, covering the basics of divorce, child custody, and property division, plus relevant state laws and regulations, court procedures, and common issues that arise in family law cases.
Family Law Forms and Procedures in California. The practical side of family law practice, including a deep dive into Requests for Orders, filing and service, common timeframes, custody considerations, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, and pay stub analysis.
Advanced Topics in California Family Law. More complex and specialized topics, including insights from the bench, discovery procedures, preparing declarations, reading basic tax returns, and understanding financial information.
Law Office Procedures Manual is mailed to the address you provide at checkout. Digital copies are not available at this time.