Wednesday, May 2, 2018 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
| Program Chair: |
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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 Member | $299 Nonmember
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Lauren Behrman, PhD
Behrman Psychological and Family Mediation ServicesLili Vasileff
Founder and President
Divorce and Money Matters, LLC -
6:00 pm – 6:25 pm Initiating a Divorce Action - Client Interview
- Types of Divorce Proceedings
- Drafting and Serving Pleadings
- Automatic Orders
6:25 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 Support
7:10 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
- Billing
8:20 pm – 8:45 pm Parenting Issues - Types of Custody and Access Arrangements/Parenting Plans
- Child Custody Jurisdiction
- Relocation
- Child Support
- Medical, Educational, and Childcare Provisions
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm Final Divorce Proceedings - Settlement Agreements
- Trials and Court Orders
- Violations and Enforcement
- The Appeals Process
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CLE Credit
NY: 3.0 total: 2.0 skills & 1.0 ethics
NJ: 3.4 total: 2.2 general & 1.2 professional responsibility
CA: 3.0 total: 2.0 general & 1.0 professional responsibility
PA: 2.5 total: 1.5 general & 1.0 professional responsibility -
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Maricela Alfonso | Membership and CLE Relations Associate | (212) 382-6608 | MAlfonso@nycbar.org______________________________________________________________