Family Law 101: The Fundamentals of New Jersey Family Law Practice

This presentation is an introductory course to the major topics and issues that arise in family/matrimonial practice, and the New Jersey rules governing these legal issues. Family law covers all issues arising out of a marriage relationship, dating relationship, co-parenting relationship, and cohabitating relationship. This course, presented by Angelica Mercado and James DeStefano, will cover a broad spectrum of legal issues, procedural and substantive rules/laws, and best practices for managing family law cases. This course is ideal for the newly admitted attorney or law clerk or any practitioner wanting to understand the nuts and bolts of family practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key issues in the practice of family law

2. Develop familiarity with the procedural requirements of litigating in the family courts

3. Review the basics of matrimonial, non-dissolution, and domestic violence matters and the substantive rules governing these cases

4. Strategize best practices for managing cases and counseling clients in family law matters