Divorce Law: MCLE BasicsPlus!®
An intensive workshop that includes ethical issues in family law!
- Product Number: 2180120P01
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CLE Credits, earn up to:
12 substantive credits, 1 ethics credits CLE Credit Note -
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Product Description
Product Description
This comprehensive two-day course provides the family law practitioner with the fundamental skills and approaches necessary to effectively represent clients in divorce. Through a variety of lectures, demonstrations, and "hands-on" workshops, you gain the tools to become a proficient divorce law practitioner. First, our expert faculty provides you with the substantive knowledge to handle divorce work—an overview of the core concepts, statutes, cases, and procedural rules that govern divorce practice. Then you learn by "seeing and doing" in special focus groups where the faculty helps you develop the key skills that a new practitioner needs to master: conducting a client interview, preparing the client's financial statement, arguing a motion in court, and negotiating settlement. You'll walk away with a solid understanding of divorce law practice and the skills necessary to be successful. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to get "hands-on" training and jumpstart your career!
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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DAY ONE
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9:30 – 9:40 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
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9:40 – 10:50 a.m
Establishing and Maintaining the Client Relationship;
on demand video Add to Cart- Substantive Law and Procedure;
- Jurisdiction; Equitable Distribution;
- Professionalism (civility) and ethics
- Substantive Law and Procedure;
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10:50 - 11:00 a.m.
Initial Review/Assessing the Case
on demand video Add to CartKristine A. Cummings, Esq., Turco Legal , Newburyport
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11:00 - 11:20 a.m.
Fee Agreements; Case Management/Fee Arrangements
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11:20 – 11:35 a.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
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11:35 - 11:45 a.m.
ADR/Collaborative Law/Mediation
on demand video Add to CartVictoria C. Rothbaum, Esq., , Somerville
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11:35 a.m. – 12:10 p.m
Contempts and Modifications
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12:10 – 12:30 p.m.
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12:30 – 1:35 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
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1:35 – 2:00 p.m.
Child Support Guidelines and Support Orders; Financial Statements: The Basics
on demand video Add to CartKristine A. Cummings, Esq., Turco Legal , Newburyport
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2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Tax Issues:
on demand video Add to Cart- The Difference Between Child Support and Alimony;
- 1041 Transfers;
- Dividing Assets
- The Difference Between Child Support and Alimony;
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2:30 - 2:40 p.m.
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2:50 – 3:05 p.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
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3:05 – 4:00 p.m.
Do’s and Don’ts on Financial Statements
on demand video Add to CartSteven E. Gurdin, Esq., Fitch Law Partners LLP , Boston
Nancy G. O'Donnell, Esq., Verrill Dana LLP , Boston
Victoria C. Rothbaum, Esq., , Somerville
Kristine A. Cummings, Esq., Turco Legal , Newburyport
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4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Day One Wrap-Up/Questions and Answers
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DAY TWO
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9:30 – 9:35 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
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9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
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9:55 - 10:05 a.m.
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10:05 – 10:50 a.m.
Ethical Issues for Family Law Practitioners
on demand video Add to CartJohn W. Marshall, Esq., , Boston
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10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
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11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Working with the Probation Department of the Probate and Family Court
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11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
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12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Motion Practice; Temporary Orders
Victoria C. Rothbaum, Esq., , Somerville
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2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Motion Session Demonstration
on demand video Add to CartNancy G. O'Donnell, Esq., Verrill Dana LLP , Boston
Hon. John C. Stevens, III, LCP Law Group , Salem
Steven E. Gurdin, Esq., Fitch Law Partners LLP , Boston
Victoria C. Rothbaum, Esq., , Somerville
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Tips from the Bench on Motions Practice
on demand video Add to CartHon. John C. Stevens, III, LCP Law Group , Salem
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2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
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2:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Negotiation and Settlement
on demand video Add to Cart- Four-Way Negotiation Conference;
- Corridor Negotiation;
- Pretrial Conference;
- Settlement Agreement
- Four-Way Negotiation Conference;
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4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Day Two Wrap-Up/Questions and Answers
Panel
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- Faculty