Advanced Strategies for Family Law Motion Practice: Building Compelling Cases in Family Court

Travis R. Walker | The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A

Travis R. Walker, Esq., founder and managing attorney at The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A. has been practicing law since 2007. His is locally educated having graduated from Port St. Lucie High School, Indian River Community College, Florida Atlantic University, and the Florida Coastal School of Law. He credits his extensive public service and charity involvement as a way of giving back to the community that supported and raised him. Travis currently serves as a Board Member for The Traveling Youth and the Hibiscus Children’s Center.

He has served as a judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida Teen Court, the City of Port St. Lucie Police Department Youth Court, and the St. Lucie County Young Floridian Scholarship. Travis is a past president of the Port St. Lucie Bar Association. He was a Rotarian and served as Treasurer with the Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club. He is a previous member of the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council and the Major B. Harding Inn of Court.

Travis was a Board Member for the Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Port St. Lucie Historical Society and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce (where he was also a member of Leadership Class 28 and the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee) the St. Lucie County Business Alliance for Prosperity, and for the Medical Liaison Committee for the St. Lucie County Bar Association. With his leadership The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A. also supports Keep Martin Beautiful, the Elliott Museum and the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County. Travis has been recognized as a leader in the legal industry and has been quoted and featured in local media many times including The Port St. Lucie News, The Stuart News, WPEC Channel 12, WPTV Channel 5 and iHeart Radio.

I. Mastering procedural rules in family law motion practice | 1:00pm – 1:20pm

• Key procedural rules governing motions in family court
• Filing requirements, timelines, and compliance essentials
• Avoiding procedural pitfalls

II. Substantive motions: Statutory and case law insights | 1:20pm – 1:40pm

• Influential case law shaping family law motion practice
• Statutory frameworks for financial relief, custody, and equity motions
• Updates on emerging trends and recent developments

III. Preparing strong client certifications and legal briefs | 1:40pm – 2:00pm

• Drafting compelling client certifications
• Structuring persuasive legal briefs
• Common mistakes and effective solutions

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

IV. Strategic approaches to motion preparation and filing | 2:10pm – 2:40pm

• Tailoring motions to specific issues and client goals
• Building a strong evidentiary foundation for your motion
• Leveraging pre-motion negotiations to strengthen your case

V. Delivering a persuasive oral argument | 2:40pm – 3:10pm

• Techniques for effective oral advocacy in family court
• Anticipating and addressing judicial questions and concerns
• Case examples of successful oral arguments