Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction: What you can expect this course?

    • What You Can Expect from Your Instructor

    • Resources Available to You
  • 2

    Module 1: Family Court 101

    • What is the Family Court System?

    • Hearings vs. Trials: What's the Diffference

    • Let Me Check My Schedule: Understanding the Court Docket

    • We the Jury Find

    • I Filed, Now What? Understanding Motion Filing
  • 3

    Module 2: Attorney 101

    • You’re Hired! Now You're Fired.

    • In This Corner: Understanding Attorney-Client Priviledge

    • It’s Like Divorce Court, I can do it: Hiring representation vs. Pro se

    • Show me the Money: Understanding Retainers, hourly rates and fees

    • Humble as Humble Pie: Raising capital for legal fees
  • 4

    Module 3: Strategy 101

    • The Million Dollar Question: What do You Want?

    • Hold Your Cards Close: How to keep your case in the palm of your hand

    • It's a Memory Game: The more you know, the more you know

    • Actions Speak Louder Than Words

    • I Swear Your Honor: The truth about truth
  • 5

    Module 4: Documentation 101

    • I Got Receipts: What is documentation?

    • What are the Forms of Documentation?

    • What is the Process and How Do I Document Effectively?

    • Watch Your Mouth: Communication is strong evidence!
  • 6

    Module 5: Courtroom 101

    • Welcome to the Jungle: The Courtroom Environment

    • Don't Underestimate First Impressions

    • Your Honor May I: Proper interaction with your Judge

    • Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk: Courtroom terminology you should know
  • 7

    Module 6: Custody Evaluations 101

    • What is a Custody Evaluation?

    • What is the process of a Custody Evaluation?

    • What should you look out for during a Custody Evaluation?

    • How to Interpret the Final Report?
  • 8

    Module 7: Support Team 101

    • I Got Your Back: Choose your allies carefully + prayerfully

    • Armor Bearer: Your courtroom posse

    • Will My Real Friends Please Stand Up: The ugly truth about betrayal
  • 9

    Module 8: Testimony 101

    • What is Courtroom Testimony?

    • I Solemnly Swear: Testifying on the witness stand

    • The Hot Seat: Understanding cross-examination and how to succeed at it
  • 10

    Module 9: Self-Care 101

    • Stay Healthy My Friend: Maintain your mental and physical stamina

    • Meditate on That: The M.A.T. Method

    • Hi, my name is...: The benefit of support groups

    • Persistence Over Doubt: How to keep your stamina
  • 11

    Module 10: Court Order 101

    • I Got Papers: What is a Court order?

    • It's in Draft: What to include and fight for while drafting your order

    • Breaking Rules: How to enforce a court order

    • This Isn't Working: How can I change my order?
  • 12

    Module 11: Co-Parenting 101

    • Let's Do This: What is co-parenting really all about?

    • Common Misconceptions of Co-Parenting

    • When co-parenting is impossible: Dealing with a narcissist co-parent
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    Module 12: Recovery 101

    • Alvie's Road to Recovery

    • Phase 1: Redemption

    • Phase 2: Restoration

    • Phase 3: Transformation