| MCLE Credit: | 6.0 (Ethics: 1.0) |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 0.0 |
| Designation Credit: | 6.0 Divorce and Family Law, 1.0 Ethics (Designations Information) |
| GAL for Children CE Credit: | 5.0 (GAL Information) |
| Price: | $309 (Includes a downloadable audio version.) |
| Viewable Through: | 08/31/2027 |
$309.00 (or 6 Bundle Credits)
A pre-recorded streaming VIDEO replay from the October 2024 live seminar, 43rd Annual Family Law.
Cosponsored with the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar
Family law is an ever-changing area that represents the majority of the civil cases heard by Virginia Circuit Courts. For more than 40 years, this program, cosponsored with the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, has offered family law attorneys from across Virginia an opportunity to stay up to date on new developments and see old friends. The seminar covers an array of topics for attorneys, ranging from annual legislative and case law updates to specific programs on the most pressing family law matters, all presented by an outstanding faculty.
This year’s topics include:
Annual Case Law Update
Craig W. Sampson
A thorough review of significant family law cases affecting Virginia attorneys.
Annual Legislative Update
Daniel L. Gray
A comprehensive summary of the status of recent legislative changes affecting family law in Virginia.
Boilerplate—Anything but Standard: Tips for Crafting a MSA That Is Tailored to Your Client’s Needs
Susan M. Butler
This presentation takes an in-depth look at that language we mindlessly copy and paste into our agreements. What does this language mean and why do we have it? Learn best practices for protecting clients with these often-overlooked sections and get tips to use in drafting your next MSA.
Panel Discussion: An In-Depth Look at Child Support Calculations
The Honorable Heather Ferguson, Brooke Rosen, and Martin Davis of DCSE, with Sarah J. Knapp moderating
Child support calculations are not always as simple as just plugging numbers into a formula. This panel discussion will explore lesser-known rules about these calculations and explain how to handle unusual child support scenarios so that you are not inadvertently leaving any money on the table for your client.
Attorney Fees for Your Client and from Your Client
K. Leigh Taylor
Ever wonder if there was a “one-stop shop” for your questions about an attorney fees award in your family law case? Look no further than this CLE! In this presentation, we will examine the statutory authority to award attorney fees, dive into the case law at the trial and appellate court levels, and review draft attorney fees provisions for your settlement agreements. And, last but certainly not least, we will cover the potential pitfalls and various ways of collecting your fees.
Ethical Considerations in the Use of Improperly Obtained Evidence
The Honorable Daniel Ortiz and Barry J. Waldman
Over-eager clients can put their attorneys in difficult situations when they bring in improperly obtained evidence. This presentation provides a review of ethical considerations relating to the use of improperly or illegally obtained material as evidence, including an introduction to the basics of the Computer Crimes Acts.
Hon. Cheshire Eveleigh / Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Hon. Heather Ferguson / Roanoke Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Hon. Divani Nadaraja / Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Hon. Daniel E. Ortiz / Court of Appeals of Virginia
Allison W. Anders, Chaing Anders, PLLC / Virginia Beach
Timothy Bird, Kheystone Legal PLLC / Moneta
Mitchell D. Broudy, Office of the Attorney General / Virginia Beach
Susan M. Butler, ShounBach / Fairfax
Martin Davis, Office of the Attorney General / Roanoke
Daniel L. Gray, Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC / Fairfax
Ashleigh Iszard, Tobias Iszard PC / Manassas
Sarah J. Knapp, ShounBach / Fairfax
Anne Prentice, Office of the Attorney General / Richmond
Andrew T. Richmond, Mahoney Richmond Thurston, PLLC / Virginia Beach
Brooke Rosen, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black / Roanoke
Craig W. Sampson, Barnes & Diehl, PC / Richmond
K. Leigh Taylor, Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC / Fairfax
Barry J. Waldman, Waldman & Associates PLLC / Fredericksburg
Sarah J. Knapp, ShounBach / Fairfax
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