On the first Sunday in August, the founding members of Mims Ballew Hollingsworth will once again make the drive down I-35 to attend the Texas State Bar’s Advanced Family Law Continuing Education Course in San Antonio which runs from August 4-7, 2025. A cornerstone for family law professionals in Texas, this premier event is just one way our team keeps our finger on the pulse of Texas family law in order to better serve our clients.
This year’s course will be held at the Marriott Rivercenter San Antonio, a fantastic venue that offers a comfortable and conducive environment for learning and networking. Our attorneys are looking forward to engaging with their peers, connecting with legal leaders, and gaining insights into the latest trends and strategies in family law.
The Advanced Family Law Course is recognized for its comprehensive curriculum, offering attendees 21.5 hours of MCLE credit, including 6.5 hours of ethics. This robust educational opportunity ensures that our team receives the most up-to-date information and best practices in the field.
Two days of the event will feature concurrent sessions focusing more narrowly on specific areas of family law, allowing attendees to tailor their learning experience. Here are some examples of the sessions our lawyers will be attending:
Property Division Track
- Property Division Without a Marriage
- Dealing with Debt
- Pleading, Proving, and Persuading on Fault Grounds
- Property Management: When Does It Matter and When Is It Fraud?
- Unique and Uncommon Assets
- Personal Goodwill
- Characterization
- Conflict of Laws and Choice of Law
- Securing the Division: Collateralization and Divorce
SAPCR Track
- When Federal Law and Family Law Collide
- Protecting Children from Parental Rights
- Psychometric Tests: What Are They Good For?
- The Battle About “Legal” Substance Use
- Custody Issues in a Mobile Society
- Effective Communication with Difficult Personalities: Clients, Co-Parents, and Kids
- Conservatorship Rights: What Are They Good For?
- Defeating & Defending Against Bad Modifications
Technology Track
- 60 in 60: Technology Tips and Tricks
- How the *@#! Does AI Work? Training for You and Your Team
- Digital Advocacy: Mastering Technology for Courtroom Persuasion
- Love, Law, and the Loss of Sensitive Information, Confidential Information, and Privilege in a Digitally Divided World
Attendees may also choose to attend concurrent sessions on Post-Judgement, Courtroom Skills, and Child Abuse & Neglect.
Additional topics of interest include:
- Legislative and Case Law Updates – Changes from the 2025 state legislative session, the Supreme Court, and relevant cases that affect family law in Texas
- Mediation in Family Law
- Disabled Clients and Disabled Kids
- Dealing with Non-Lawyer Opposing Council
- Injunctive Orders in Family Law Cases: Procedural and Constitutional Issues
- Bankruptcy for Dummies: What Every Family Lawyer Should Know
Past courses have featured an impressive roster of highly respected judges, seasoned practitioners, and legal scholars from across Texas. We anticipate another exceptional lineup of presenters for the 51st annual event, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussions.
Our commitment at Mims Ballew Hollingsworth is to provide our clients with the most up-to-date and effective legal representation. By attending this essential conference, our member attorneys will add to their already extensive knowledge, ensuring we continue to offer the most innovative, tailored, and comprehensive solutions for our clients.
We look forward to bringing back the latest knowledge and strategies to our practice and continuing to advocate fiercely for our clients in Fort Worth and Southlake.
