Real Protection, Virtual Process: Obtaining NYC Civil Orders of Protection during COVID-19

Originally held on Monday, July 27, 2020 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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Program Chair:

Amanda M. Beltz
New York Legal Assistance Group

  • Domestic violence has been on the rise since the shutdown orders went into effect across the country. During this webinar we will address the unique challenges the pandemic has created for victims of abuse, discuss safe ways for you to speak with clients seeking protective orders, walk you through the process for filing and obtaining temporary orders of protection, and outline next steps until the courts re-open. We will also briefly touch upon the related issues of custody, visitation, and support filings.

    Please note: This program will consist of audio-only instruction by the faculty, along with a visual aid presentation

    Program Fee:
    Free for Members | $50 for Nonmembers

  • Benjamin D. Moore
    Cohen Clair Lans Greifer Thorpe & Rottenstreich LLP

    Luba Reife
    Sanctuary for Families

    Lisa Alexander
    Day One

  • 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm
    Introductions & Overview

    12:05 pm – 12:15 pm
    The Importance of Order of Protection During COVID-19

    12:15 pm – 12:35 pm
    How to Safely and Ethically Work With DV Victims Remotely

    12:35 pm – 12:50 pm
    Petitioning for an Order of Protection (Family & Matrimonial Cases)

    12:50 pm – 1:05 pm
    Navigating the First Virtual Appearance

    1:05 pm – 1:10 pm
    Service and Other Follow-Up

    1:10 pm – 1:15 pm
    Child Custody and Support: What Can And Can’t You File Now?

    1:15 pm – 1:30 pm
    Questions & Answers

  • New York: 1.5 Skills
    New Jersey: 1.5 General
    California: 1.0 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

    Please Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml.

  • Sponsoring Association Committees:
    Domestic Violence, Amanda M. Beltz, Chair
    Small Law Firm, Gary M. Kaufman, Chair

    Co-Sponsored By:
    Small Law Firm Center

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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