Illinois MCLE - Family Law Courses
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Ethical Issues in Making Capacity Decisions
“Capacity” is a medical determination that is broadly used to describe a person’s ability to act in a legal environment, as well as the level to which they are accountable or responsible for their actions. The incidence of cases in which capacity is an issue has grown substantially in the past few years because of the aging demographic and the increasing number of cases involving serious mental illness, substance and/or alcohol abuse, or other related mental health concerns. In civil matters,... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
Dividing Defined Benefit Pension Plans in Family Cases
This one hour CLE, conducted by nationally renowned QDRO attorney Matthew Lundy and expert tax attorney Adam Lusthaus, discusses the fine point of the often maze-like world of defined benefit pension plans in family law cases. It discusses both practical issues to be addressed in settlement agreements, and also high-level concepts related to taxability and valuation of defined benefit plans. More Info
$501General Credit -
The Five Most Common Challenges in Family Law
Five Common Challenges in Family Law will explore situations that frequently arise in domestic cases. Issues to be discussed include relocation in a custody case, residing in the marital residence pending divorce, representing clients who are self-employed or whose employment changes during a support action, and how to obtain interim relief for your client when divorce and custody matters are pending. Topics covered include: Relocation by a parent in a custody action When one spo... More Info
$501General Credit -
Applying Mediation Principles to Family Law Issues
Mediation is a form of ADR (Alternate Dispute Resolution) that may be used in civil disputes, family law matters, eldercare, and many other fields. In this course you will be given an overview of mediation skills and techniques from a trained attorney/mediator. The lecture will apply mediation principles to practice areas in family law. Whether you are an attorney contemplating starting a mediation practice or are simply looking to gain practical insight into this growing field this lecture is... More Info
$1002Total Credits1 Ethics -
Fundamentals of Pennsylvania Family Law
The Fundamentals of Family Law will explore basic substantive and procedural requirements related to divorce, asset division, support and custody. The difference between the 3301 (c) and the 3301 (d) divorce, practical considerations when filing for divorce, and the potential consequences as they may relate to a support action, equitable distribution of marital assets, interim relief throughout the divorce process, custody pleadings and requirements, custody rights of grandparents and other th... More Info
$751.25General Credits -
Swiss Banks, Smuggling and Other Asset Recovery Issues
In its 2007 National Money Laundering Strategy report, the U.S. government estimated that as much as $36 billion annually from just the former Soviet Union, was being secretly transferred through U.S. bank accounts and U.S. shell companies. Besides using U.S. bank accounts and shell companies, kleptocrats, Ponzi schemers, divorcing spouses, etc., can of course conceal assets by parking them in Swiss or other foreign bank accounts. This program analyzes how bank secrecy laws, multiple jurisdic... More Info
$1252.5General Credits -
Laws Of Arbitration As It Applies to Rabbinical Courts
A client request for representation in rabbinical court, known as Beit Din, may not be a daily occurrence, but when it does happen, attorneys had best be prepared. Though not by any means antiquated, the rabbinical court system has rules and regulations that most attorneys are unfamiliar with. This CLE course will explain the proper procedures for navigating the rabbinical court system, and will explain the relevant arbitration agreements and processes as well as the relationship between the s... More Info
$501General Credit -
When Brotherly Love Goes Wrong: Defending Against Constructive Trust Claims
One of the first things lawyers learn is that no one can claim an interest in another's real estate without a deed or a written contract. Surprisingly, there is an exception to the rule. Constructive trusts, often filed by disgruntled family members, can tie up real estate claims for years and cost your clients dearly. This comprehensive CLE course will explain constructive trusts and their elements, notices of pendency, and perhaps most importantly, how to defend against constructive trusts... More Info
$751.25General Credits -
Introduction to New Jersey Family Law Practice
Putting aside the emotional turmoil of divorce, the dissolution of a marriage is very much a legal proceeding. A thorough understanding of all the materials, procedures and elements is essential to the successful representation of your client. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive review of the practice of Family Law in NJ. The course will cover everything from attorney/client relationship and retainers to ethics, options for mediation and New Jersey Court Rules Section 5 and Stat... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Avoiding Malpractice when Dealing with Retirement Accounts
Most family law attorneys know that a retirement account can be their best asset or their worse liability in a domestic relations case, depending on how they approach these highly complex assets. The failure to cover the specific benefits related to retirement account in settlement and/or trial can set a client up for dissatisfaction, or worse yet, set their attorney up for a malpractice claim. In this one-hour presentation, nationally-renowned QDRO attorney Matthew L. Lundy, Esq. ta... More Info
$501General Credit