Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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| Sherri Donovan Sherri Donovan & Associates, P.C. |
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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 one 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 comprehensive overview that will give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle your next case.
Live Program & Webcast: $199 for Members | $299 for Nonmembers
Small Law Firm: $99 for MembersMembers who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (earliest admission 2017-2019 in any state or country), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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6:00 pm – 6:25 pm Initiating a Divorce Action
• Client Interview
• Types of Divorce Proceedings
• Drafting and Serving Pleadings
• Automatic Orders6:25 pm – 7:10 pm Financial Issues
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Marital and Separate Assets
• Retirement Plans and Insurance
• Discovery Process
• Equitable Distribution vs. Community Property
• Maintenance/Alimony/Spousal Support7:10 pm – 7:20 pm Break 7:20 pm – 8:20 pm Ethical Considerations
• Retainer Agreement and Statement of Client Rights and Responsibilities
• Conflicts of Interest
• Communication with Clients
• Deadlines
• Billing8:20 pm – 8:45 pm Parenting Issues
• Types of Custody and Access Arrangements/Parenting Plans
• Child Custody Jurisdiction
• Relocation
• Child Support
• Medical, Educational, and Childcare Provisions8:45 pm – 9:00 pm Final Divorce Proceedings
• Settlement Agreements
• Trials and Court Orders
• Violations and Enforcement
• The Appeals Process -
CLE Credit
New York: 3.0 total: 2.0 skills & 1.0 ethics
New Jersey: 3.4 total: 2.2 general & 1.2 professional responsibility
California: 3.0 total: 2.0 general & 1.0 professional responsibility
Pennsylvania: 2.5 total: 1.5 general & 1.0 professional responsibilitySponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org______________________________________________________________