Many lawyers avoid family law like a bad odor—but this CLE course will challenge that instinct and reshape how you approach these often complex and emotionally charged cases. Whose Problem Is It? focuses on the critical skill of maintaining professional boundaries while effectively serving clients in high-conflict situations.

Participants will explore how to distinguish between a client’s legal issues and their personal struggles, and learn to identify what you can do, what you should do, and what you must never do—especially when faced with the all-too-common “I want, I want, I want” demands. The course emphasizes practical strategies for avoiding the trap of becoming entangled in clients’ emotional drama or unrealistic expectations.

You’ll gain insight into managing clients who create problems they cannot afford to fix, without taking those problems on as your own. This program reinforces a central principle: you are not a therapist or a social worker—you are a lawyer. Acting like one means setting limits, exercising sound judgment, and delivering clear, focused legal guidance.

If you’ve ever felt pulled into a client’s personal turmoil or pressured to go beyond your role, this course will provide the tools to protect your time, your sanity, and your professional integrity.