Divorce Law 101: Breaking Up Doesn’t Have To Be Hard To Do

Divorce is a complicated area of practice that can take a serious personal and financial toll on all involved in the process. This course was created as an introduction to divorce law, allowing you to learn some of the important strategies involved in successfully representing your client and providing him or her with the best outcome possible. It will guide you through the divorce process from the initial client interview to the final divorce decree or settlement. Sherri Donovan, an experienced family law attorney, will help prepare you with a thorough, comprehensive overview that will give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle your next case.

Live Program –  (includes materials):
Member: $199
Nonmember: $299

SPECIAL RATE FOR SMALL LAW FIRMS:
Member: $79/Nonmember: $129. 

6:00 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. Starting a Divorce Action

• Client Interview
• Necessary Documents
• Separation Agreements
• Handling Joint Accounts
• Establishing Grounds for Divorce
• Types of Divorce Proceedings
• Drafting Initial Divorce Proceedings
• Serving Papers

6:25 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. Handling Shared Assets and Debt

• Marital Assets
• Discovery Process
• The Roles of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Equitable Distribution vs. Community Property
• Retirement Plans, Pensions and Insurance
• Alimony

6:40 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. Child Custody Issues

• Types of Custody Arrangements
• Child Custody Jurisdiction
• Overview of Visitation, Relocation
• Determining Child Support
• Medical and Health Care Agreements

7:20 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Break

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Final Divorce Proceedings

• Marital Settlement Agreement
• Practical Considerations
• Final Judgment or Decree
• The Appeals Process

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.         Ethical Considerations

• Client Relations/Dishonest Clients
• Conflicts of Interest
• Confidentiality/Disclosure Agreements
• Attorney’s Fees

New York Credit: 3.0 total: 2.5 skills & 0.5 ethics
This program provides transitional/non-transitional credit for all attorneys.

California Credit: 3.0 total: 2.5 general & 0.5 professional responsibility
New Jersey Credit: 3.4 general
Pennsylvania Credit: 2.5 total: 2.5 general & 0.5 professional responsibility

Save $$ on DVDs & CDs
*DVDs – (includes materials):
$199 Member
$299 Nonmember
$79 Member (Small Law Firm)
$129 Nonmember (Small Law Firm)

*CDs – (includes materials): 
$149 Member
$299 Nonmember
$59 Member (Small Law Firm)
$99 Nonmember (Small Law Firm)


*Materials Only (no CLE credit):
$99 Member
$129 Nonmember

* New York residents will be charged the New York sales tax for all audio visual purchases.

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact: 
Ann Rappleye, Director, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6606 | ARappleye@nycbar.org or
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Darianne De Leon, Program & Sponsorship Coordinator, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6731 | ddeleon@nycbar.org