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Love, Custody, and Court: Family Law Unscripted

Step inside the unpredictable world of family law with real-world insights from top NJ attorneys. Learn to handle custody battles, support disputes, and courtroom challenges with confidence.

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BeginnerUpdated Dec 2, 2025
Love, Custody, and Court: Family Law Unscripted

What You'll Learn

check_circleNavigate New Jersey family court procedures and manage high-conflict custody disputes effectively.
check_circleApply strategies for trial, post-judgment matters, and balancing litigation with settlement approaches.
check_circleUtilize negotiation, mediation, and collaborative law techniques to achieve client-centered solutions.
check_circleAddress ethical considerations and handle sensitive or emotionally charged family law issues professionally.
check_circleUtilize mediation and collaborative law techniques.

About This Course

Family law can be unpredictable, emotionally charged, and challenging—especially for New Jersey attorneys just beginning their practice. Custody disputes, support negotiations, and court appearances often test legal knowledge, professional judgment, and communication skills all at once.

Join Daniel M. Serviss, Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, and Alison C. Leslie, Esq., Expert Matrimonial and Divorce Attorney at Leslie Law Firm, LLC, for a candid and practical discussion on the realities of family law practice in New Jersey.

This CLE family law webinar is designed specifically for newly admitted New Jersey lawyers, equipping you with real-world insights, courtroom-tested strategies, and practical tips for handling custody cases and other family law matters effectively. You’ll hear lessons drawn from actual cases, learn how to anticipate common challenges, and develop actionable skills to support your clients while upholding ethical and professional standards.

Key Topics Covered:

· Handling high-conflict custody and parenting disputes with confidence
· Negotiation strategies for support agreements that protect client interests
· Common pitfalls for new attorneys and how to avoid them
· Managing emotionally charged client interactions professionally
· Courtroom procedures, etiquette, and practical courtroom tips
· Ethical considerations unique to family law practice in New Jersey

 
 
 

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Knowledge Group
Knowledge Group

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Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has established itself as a premier eLearning hub for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and technology-focused webcasts. We equip lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals with expert-driven insights, timely regulatory updates, and practical strategies to help them stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

Daniel M.  Serviss
Daniel M. Serviss

Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Daniel M. Serviss is a Partner in the Family Law Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC. He handles a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, property distribution, domestic violence, and mediation or arbitration. He is known for his strategic approach and ability to resolve disputes efficiently, with significant experience representing high-net-worth clients in complex financial matters and sensitive custody cases. Daniel also has deep knowledge of Jewish divorce law, having represented clients in rabbinical courts in New Jersey and New York. A graduate of George Washington University and Seton Hall Law School, he regularly lectures and writes on family law issues and serves as a panelist in Early Settlement Programs.

Alison C.  Leslie, Esq.
Alison C. Leslie, Esq.

Expert Matrimonial and Divorce Attorney at Leslie Law Firm, LLC

Alison C. Leslie, Esq. is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney and has owned Leslie Law Firm, LLC in Morristown for 20 years. She serves on the Family Committee of the Morris County Bar, is incoming chair of the LGBTQ+ Section of the New Jersey State Bar, and has held leadership roles on its Membership, Solo Small Firm, and Family Law Committees, as well as the District Ethics Committee. A Master in the Matrimonial Inns of Court, she has been named a Super Lawyer since 2006 and among the 10 Best Female Attorneys in NJ. Ms. Leslie has authored articles in Matrimonial Strategist, New Jersey Family Lawyer, and Institute of Continuing Education publications, and co-authored Forensic Accounting in Matrimonial Divorce and New Jersey Family Law Practice. She clerked for the Honorable Stephen J. Schaeffer, J.S.C., and is a Certified Mediator, Domestic Violence Pilot Program Participant, and trained in Collaborative Law and Parent Coordination. A Bucknell and Seton Hall Law graduate, she is admitted in NJ, NY, federal, and Supreme Court.

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