Webinar Pricing and Options

$35 per webinar
$150 for all six webinars

REGISTER FOR ALL SIX WEBINARS

See below on this page for registration links to individual webinars.

# 1 - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET

SO, YOU WANT TO BE A DIVORCE LAWYER?

Faculty –

Stephanie Goldenhersh, Esq., Harvard Legal Aid Bureau
Jennifer Salerno, Esq., Byrd Campbell, P.A.

What this six-part course will cover. An introduction to family law and how to be an effective family law advocate from “A-Z” and spots in between. Topics in Part I to include: Making the decision to practice family law. What to think about? Myths and methodology.   Ethical considerations and clients.

REGISTER FOR DAY 1

# 2 – Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET

THE DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW PROCESS: DRAFTNG DIVORCE COMPLAINTS, MODIFICATIONS, CONTEMPTS AND ANSWERS

Faculty –

Matt Barach, Esq., Barach Family Law
Jared Spinelli, Esq., Rubin & Rudman
Karen Stuntz, Esq., McEvoy & Stuntz

An overview of the family law process and the drafting it entails from the initial divorce complaint, the answer to the drafting and filing of responsive pleadings. The sessions will also cover drafting modifications and complaints for contempt. Responsive pleadings to both items will also be covered..

# 3 – Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. ET

FROM TEMPORARY ORDERS TO PRE-TRIALS: DRAFTING, ARGUMENT AND CONSIDERATIONS

Faculty –

Gary Todd, Esq., Todd & Weld, LLP

What are temporary orders in divorce? Why are they so important to the process? How do we ensure temporary orders are entered for our clients? How do we defend clients from the imposition of temporary orders?

Why the pre-trial is such a key event? How to use the pre-trial to obtain a favorable result and save our clients’ money. How to draft an effective pre-trial memorandum.

REGISTER FOR DAY 3

# 4 – Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. ET

SEPARATION AGREEMENTS, SETTLEMENTS AND THE PATHWAYS TO GETTING THE JOB DONE

Faculty –

Alessandra Petruccelli, Esq., Law Office of Alessandra Petruccelli

Most cases will end with the separation agreement or an agreement for judgment. This session will cover the drafting of effective separation agreements and also agreements for judgments in modification and contempt actions. It will then cover the various pathways to settlement. Is your case ripe for mediation? What about conciliation? Methods of alternative ways to “get the job done” will be discussed.

REGISTER FOR DAY 4

# 5 – Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET

TRIALS AND THE AFTERMATH

Faculty –

Maureen McBrien, Esq., Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey, LLP
Lee Sanderson, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, MST – Valuation Forensics, LLC

Topics to be covered will include:

• What to know about trials
• The importance of the pre-trial order
• How to prepare for trial
• How to present evidence for divorce, modifications and contempt proceedings
• The use of experts and agreed upon facts
• The drafting and importance of findings of fact and the proposed judgment
• What to do when you receive the judgment
• Post-trial motions and the possibility of appeal will also be covered

REGISTER FOR DAY 5

# 6 – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ET

A VIEW FROM THE FAMILY LAW BENCH

Faculty –

Hon. Susan Ricci, Probate and Family Court (ret.)
TBA

Join a panel of family law judges for a discussion on the view from the bench. Learn how to be a better and more effective advocate in the courtroom from the judges.

REGISTER FOR DAY 6