Family law is changing and becoming increasingly complex. The family law practitioner must learn to adapt and capitalize on new developments in order to develop and maintain a successful practice. The complexity of high asset and wealth client divorce can intimidate attorneys and cause them to shy away from these extremely profitable cases. Do you have the skills necessary to step up to the plate? Order today to learn how to successfully tackle the most complex issues that arise in family law today.

1. The Evolving Realm of Family Law: Non-Traditional Family Units
2. A Closer Look at Paternity Disputes
3. Violence in the Home
4. Children in the Courtroom
5. Navigating Complex Asset Cases
6. Special Issues in Military Divorce

1. THE EVOLVING REALM OF FAMILY LAW: NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILY UNITS
   9:00 - 9:45, Richard G. Prantil and Joseph Russo
   1. Cohabitating Couples
   2. Same Sex Couples
   3. Grandparent Rights
   4. Guardianships
2. A CLOSER LOOK AT PATERNITY DISPUTES
   9:45 - 10:45, Richard G. Prantil
   1. Current Case Law
   2. Paternity Fraud
   3. Paternal Rights
   4. Update on Paternity Affidavits
3. VIOLENCE IN THE HOME
   11:00 - 12:00, Richard G. Prantil
   1. Restraining Order vs. Protective Order
   2. Disputing False Allegations
   3. Adult Protective Services
   4. Child Protective Services
   5. Child Abduction
4. CHILDREN IN THE COURTROOM
   1:00 - 2:00, Andy Cook
   1. When, Why, and How Children Should be Included in Courtroom Proceedings
   2. How Far is Too Far?
   3. The Child Client
   4. Guardians Ad Litem
   5. Emancipation of Minors
5. NAVIGATING COMPLEX ASSET CASES
   2:00 - 3:15, Joseph Russo
   1. Commingled Separate and Community Assets
   2. Vacation Homes or Investment Real Estate Interests
   3. Family Business Assets
   4. Interests in Closely Held Corporations
   5. Stock Option Compensation
   6. Complex Retirement Plans
   7. Financial Misconduct
   8. Spotting Hidden Assets
   9. Using Forensic Accountants and Business Valuation Experts
   10. Enforceability of Prenuptial Agreements
6. SPECIAL ISSUES IN MILITARY DIVORCE
   3:30 - 4:30, Andy Cook
   1. Statutory Changes and Current Case Law
   2. Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Court
   3. Parenting Issues
   4. Child Support
   5. Military Pension, Retirement and Benefits
   6. Survivor Benefit Plan for Retired Military Personnel
   7. Military Reservists' Retirement Benefits
   8. Survivorship and Military Disability Benefits
   9. Continued Health Care
   10. Contempts
   11. Military Issues

ANDY COOK is a sole practitioner in San Diego, where his areas of practice include divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, property and domestic violence matters. He is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He also frequently serves as a small claims court judge and has filled in a number of times as a judge pro tem in the Family Support Division of the San Diego County Superior Court. Mr. Cook also has served as a court appointed attorney for minor children. He has lectured for the Young and New Lawyers Section of the San Diego County Bar Association. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Vermont and his J.D. degree from California Western School of Law, where he was an honors instructor for first year law students. Mr. Cook is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association (Family Law Section) and the State Bar of California (Family Law Section), and BNI. He also is a past member of the California Western School of Law Alumni Association and has been a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. Mr. Cook also serves on several referral panels, including the San Diego County Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service and Modest Means panels.

RICHARD G. PRANTIL is a sole practitioner in San Diego, where he practices in family law. He has been a certified family law specialist since 1994. Mr. Prantil is the recipient of the Wills and Trusts, American Jurisprudence Award. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of San Francisco and his J.D. degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Mr. Prantil is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association (past chair of the Family Law Section and vice chair of the Arbitration Committee).

JOSEPH RUSSO is a sole practitioner in San Diego, where he focuses his practice on family law issues. Mr. Russo is a frequent lecturer on a wide variety of family law topics. He earned his B.A. degree from Loyola University of Los Angeles and his J.D. degree from the University of San Diego. Mr. Russo is a member of the State Bar of California.

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