Prosecuting And Defending Contempts in Family Law 2005 Recorded in San Francisco September 22, 2005 (includes Handout) (2 hours MCLE credit, including 0.5 hours "Legal Ethics") Free to RUTTERPASS Holders or get instant delivery for only $80 Because you viewed this program on RutterOnline, you are entitled to a special price on California Practice Guide: Family Law. Please call (800) 747-3161, ext. 2 for more information. Focus Contempt...it's a potent enforcement remedy and a powerful sanction that permeates every family law practice. Whether you represent petitioners or respondents, and whether your practice is broad-based domestic relations or specialized in custody or support, you need to know how to draft and obtain a family law panelists will guide you through the substantive and procedural law of contempt as it relates to family law. You will learn their strategies on making the contempt remedy work to your clients' advantage. You will also learn how to use all available defenses and tactics to minimize your clients' risk of a contempt conviction. This program is an invaluable two hours for both novices and experts in the family law field. Highlights • Statutory authority for contempts • Drafting contempt-enforceable orders • Conduct of the hearing • Deciding to file contempt as criminal or civil • Pleading contempt • Establishing elements of contempt • Defense strategies and tactics • Sentencing and penalties • Filing new contempt vs. revoking probation • Restrictions on contemnors' rights • Practical considerations in representing a citee or moving party • Appellate review Panelists Judge Kenneth A. Black (Ret.), Moderator -- -- Los Angeles Superior Court Stephen A. Kolodny -- Kolodny & Anteau, Beverly Hills Jill Hersh -- Hersch Family Law Practice, P.C., San Francisco