Creating a Discovery Plan in Family Law Cases
   •  Developing a strategic roadmap to effectively manage and execute discovery

Litigation Hold
   •  Evidence preservation rules

Financial Discovery vs. Fiduciary Duties
   •  Why using the CCP may be crucial despite existing fiduciary responsibilities

Propounding Discovery to be Objection-Proof
   •  Discovery requests that stand up to scrutiny and avoid common pitfalls

Responding to Discovery to Avoid Motions to Compel
   •  Responses that minimize the risk of discovery disputes and motions 

Handling Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Requests

Proper Objections
   •  What objections should be made and how to address them when made 

Deposition Strategies 
   •  Timing 
   •  Objections 
   •  Waiving the one deposition rule  
   •  Controlling the process 

Privileges 
   •  Effect of claiming 5th Amendment privilege 
   •  Spousal privileges 
   •  Attorney work product protection 
   •  POD of attorney retainer agreements and fee statements 
   •  Privilege logs 

Privacy
   •  Who should raise privacy concerns?
   •  How to address them 

The Essentials of the Meet and Confer
•  Best practices for engaging in productive discussions
•  Resolving discovery disputes before seeking court intervention

The Stipulated Protective Order
•  Drafting and negotiating protective orders to safeguard sensitive information

Role and Use of Discovery Referees

Drafting and Responding to Discovery Motions to Prevail
•  Avoiding discovery sanctions

Sanctions
•  Consequences for failure to comply with discovery obligations
•  Strategies to avoid or mitigate sanctions

Discovery in DVPA Actions
•  Unique challenges of discovery in domestic violence restraining order cases

Expert Witnesses
•  Designation and report exchange 

Family Law Post-Judgment Discovery