Litigating Your Domestic Violence Restraining Order Case
This webinar will take you through the basic steps of litigating a typical domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) case, starting with an overview of current law and procedure on who and what qualifies for a DVRO. We will briefly discuss trauma-informed interviews; how to file a DVRO request; prepping for your client’s hearing; what to […]
Housing Barriers: Housing Rights and Protections for DV Survivors
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence face a number of serious housing problems related to the acts of violence committed against them. This training will discuss the various rights and protections available to survivors of domestic violence including State and Federal laws. We will also touch upon the changes made recently to VAWA protections. This […]
How to Have Hard Conversations with Clients & Co-workers- Part 1
Challenging conversations are an inevitable part of our work – both with clients and with our legal aid co-workers. The extraordinarily stressful life circumstances many clients face, disagreements about case strategy and service delivery, and other challenging factors can lead to adversarial conversations. This training will offer strategies for navigating difficult conversations, including discussion of […]
AB 2369 & DVPA Attorney’s Fees
This presentation will explain the history, purpose, and effect of AB 2369 from 2022–led by the bill’s sponsor, FVAP–which amended how attorney’s fees work in DVPA proceedings (Family Code section 6344). Attendees will know when and how to seek attorney’s fees, as either a petitioner or respondent, including in mutual DVRO cases. Presenters: Cory […]