This 2-hour online course provides mediators with a clear, practical understanding of West Virginia child and spousal support law. Focused on the legal framework rather than negotiation tactics, the course will help the mediator to understand state laws regarding child support such as medical support, the impact of child care costs, and overtime compensation. The course will delve into the factors considered in spousal support. While the mediator will not be giving legal advice, this course will help the mediator to understand the complexity of the law and be prepared to refer clients who need legal advice.
Participants will explore statutory guidelines, calculation methods, and factors courts consider in support determinations, with interactive exercises and case examples to solidify understanding.
This 2-hour online course provides mediators with a clear, practical understanding of West Virginia child and spousal support law. Focused on the legal framework rather than negotiation tactics, the course will help the mediator to understand state laws regarding child support such as medical support, the impact of child care costs, and overtime compensation. The course will delve into the factors considered in spousal support. While the mediator will not be giving legal advice, this course will help the mediator to understand the complexity of the law and be prepared to refer clients who need legal advice.
Participants will explore statutory guidelines, calculation methods, and factors courts consider in support determinations, with interactive exercises and case examples to solidify understanding.