Family law and estate disputes can be difficult. You'll learn key considerations to better help clients in these types of litigation services engagements.
Litigation services engagements
As a practitioner, you might be asked to assist in family law matters. Forensic practitioners have numerous roles and responsibilities related to litigation services and family law. You’ll learn more about these roles and their respective responsibilities, including serving in the following capacities:
- Consultant
- Expert
- Neutral
Financial matters associated with divorce
Three financial issues are often part of divorces. These issues are property division, child support, and alimony. You’ll take a look at the considerations related to these matters. Topics include:
- Identifying marital/community assets and liabilities
- Tracing and valuing assets
- Determining child and spousal support
Alternative dispute resolution
You’ll also examine alternative dispute resolution methods common to family law matters. In addition to reviewing arbitration and mediation, you’ll also explore topics, such as:
- Private judging
- Settlement conferences
- Collaborative divorce