Download or read book Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook written by Steven N. Peskind and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the core of being a trial lawyer is a working knowledge of the rules of evidence: how to get evidence admitted or kept out in a contested trial or hearing. Procedures to authenticate exhibits are the building blocks of any case, and objections and their responses are the mortar. The Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook is a common sense guide to these fundamentals. Based upon the author's years of family law practice and from his teaching experience at the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, this handbook is organized in a practical format that can work for all family law trial lawyers, regardless of whether they practice in a state that uses a variation on the Federal Rules or a common law body of rules on evidence. It combines the substantive knowledge critical to assist family lawyers understand the concepts and theories of evidence with a supremely useful format that ensures that the necessary information can be located and absorbed quickly. Topics include: The fundamentals of evidence Relevance Evidence of character and habit Hearsay and hearsay exceptions Judicial notice and presumptions Authentication of writings and other tangible evidence Original writing rule and the rule of completeness Competency of witnesses Evidentiary privileges Expert witnesses Examination of witnesses Tendering exhibits, objections, and offers of proof Procedures for streamlining admission of evidence Requests to admit facts and genuineness of documents Judges identify lawyers who can try cases well and appreciate their skill, and good settlements come from superior trial skills. It is axiomatic, but knowledge is power. This book is the starting point for lawyers pursuing excellence in divorce trial advocacy.
Download or read book One Hundred Days Before Trial written by Steven N. Peskind and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Hundred Days Before Trial provides an antidote to trial anxiety, usually caused by poor planning and insecurity. This book offers family lawyers a systematic approach to trial planning and strategy.
Download or read book The Divorce Trial Manual written by Steven N. Peskind and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This step-by-step manual helps family lawyers navigate through the complexities of domestic litigation - a much-needed resource as divorce lawyers spend more time in court than in other legal practices. A complete rewrite of the first edition, this hands-on book puts into words the lessons taught during the renowned Trial Advocacy Institute, providing divorce lawyers a comprehensive guide to managing and trying a divorce case.
Download or read book New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook written by Joel Brandes and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook, by Joel R. Brandes, of the New York Bar, was written for both the attorney who has never tried a matrimonial action and for the experienced litigator. It is not a treatise. It is a how to book for lawyers. This handbook is a companion work to his treatise, Law and the Family New York, 2d (Thomson Reuters Westlaw), which contains extensive coverage of the substantive and procedural law related to matrimonial actions and family court proceedings. The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook focuses on the procedural and substantive law, as well as the law of evidence, that an attorney must have at his or her fingertips when trying a matrimonial action. It is intended to be an aide for preparing for a trial and as a reference for the procedure in offering and objecting to evidence during a trial. The book deals extensively with the testimonial and documentary evidence necessary to meet the burden of proof. There are thousands of suggested questions for the examination of witnesses at trial to establish each cause of action and requests for ancillary relief, as well as for the cross-examination of difficult witnesses.
Download or read book Family Law Litigation Handbook Ontario written by GARY A. JOSEPH and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Family Law Boot Camp written by Alisha Taibo Coombe and published by The Unapologetic Voice House . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you going through a divorce, custody or other family law case? Are you representing yourself or wishing you understood the process? Family Law Boot Camp explains every step of the process without all the legal jargon at a fraction of the cost of calling an attorney. This thorough and eminently helpful guide takes you from the very start of your case choosing which forms you need through your closing argument in trial, with citations to real law you will need to use. You will learn how to draft legal documents, select witnesses, object, and enter evidence at trial. While the author of this book is based in Colorado and uses Colorado law as the premise of this book, Family Law Boot Camp will help you understand every step of your case so you can prepare and present it in the most effective way possible. A must-have for anyone involved in a family law matter. In this book you will find: -A helpful glossary of legal terms -Sample legal documents such as witness disclosure -Tips on dealing with a difficult opposing counsel -Advice from other attorneys and judges -A sample trial plan, trial outline, opening statement, closing argument, and objections! This concise, easy-to-understand guide will help you navigate your case effectively and painlessly.
Download or read book The Forensic Accounting Deskbook written by Miles Mason (Sr.) and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-07 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic accounting can help family lawyers win cases while at the same time their clients are able to keep money which might otherwise be taken from them in a divorce. This resource explains forensic accounting and business valuation and how to apply them in family law cases. It provides a practice-focused introduction to the core financial concepts in divorce, such as asset identification, classification, and valuation, income determination, expenses, and more.
Download or read book Family Law Litigation Guide with Forms written by Numerous Family Law Specialists and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only publication available that helps prepare you for every phase of matrimonial & family law pre-trial practice & court proceedings. You get in-depth coverage of procedural & evidentiary rules--with practical "how to" guidance that helps you apply those rules in court. Whether you're a specialist or a general practitioner, your work will go faster with clearly written analyses, practice points, convenient checklists, & more than 200 sample court-tested forms. 3 Volumes
Download or read book The Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice written by Matthew P. Barach and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Family law matters are intimate, personal and touch upon people's most private treasures and issues. This perspective directly affects all aspects of domestic relations, including appellate practice. Serving as a practical guide on whether to appeal a family court decision, and then how to proceed with the appeal, this [book] is a valuable resource for both the newer and more seasoned family lawyer, and it fills a void in the literature by focusing on the unique issues involved in appealing a family law case."--
Download or read book The Divorce Trial Manual written by Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2003 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise guide is a complete roadmap through a divorce trail from the initial interview to trial preparation to the closing argument.
Download or read book Electronic Evidence for Family Law Attorneys written by Timothy J. Conlon and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues of access to and the forensic use of electronic evidence are central to our social agenda--and nowhere are those issues more complicated than in family law. Who but a spouse knows your passwords and may share legal title to the accounts that control your family's information? Electronic Evidence for Family Law Attorneys explains the complexities of evidence as well as how to effectively integrate this knowledge into your family law practice. It presents critical information in clear terms to help you speak about these issues with clients, with expert witnesses who command vast knowledge in the field, and with judges who may have little familiarity with current electronic communication platforms. Topics include: - How to discuss electronic evidence with your clients, from protecting passwords to reviewing social media habits - Preservation of electronic evidence- Legal versus illegal tactics, including spyware, copying software, keyloggers, video and audio recording, and GPS tracking- How to select and use experts- How to obtain access to electronic evidence held by others, and more
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Download or read book The Divorce Trial Manual written by Steven N. Peskind and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This edition is a complete rewrite of the Divorce Trial Manual, first written over thirty years ago. It incorporates the spirit of the original but expands the scope. While written for trial advocates, the principles in this book help any divorce lawyer who is preparing a case, whether for settlement, mediation, or trial. This book is designed to be read in conjunction with "The Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook" and "100 Days Before Trial: A family Lawyer's guide to Preparation and Strategy.""--
Download or read book Maryland Evidence Handbook written by Joseph F. Murphy and published by LexisNexis. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indiana Trial Evidence Manual written by J. Alexander Tanford and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook on Evidence for West Virginia Lawyers written by Franklin D. Cleckley and published by MICHIE. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook on Evidence for West Virginia Lawyers gives the practicing attorney a convenient courtroom manual & deskbook. Specifically intended for use in the courtroom, this new Third Edition helps the trial lawyer analyze evidentiary issues & apply solutions to evidentiary problems.
Download or read book A Student s Guide to Trial Objections written by Charles B. Gibbons and published by West Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is a quick reference to the various ways in which the courts have translated the text of the Federal Rules of Evidence. It is useful for students enrolled in trial practice courses and clinics and is also helpful as an adjunct reference for students taking basic and advanced evidence courses.
