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Adoption Update: 2024 – Unique Issues in Adoption | September 30

  • 1.  Adoption Update: 2024 – Unique Issues in Adoption | September 30

    Posted 09-18-2024 04:30 PM

    This seminar will delve into the latest trends, challenges, and legal nuances in adoption. Join us by clicking here or continue reading for more information. 

    Adoption Update: 2024 – Unique Issues in Adoption

    Date: Sep 30, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Location: Online

    Member Price: $159

    Non-Member Price: $199

    Event Code: I153724

    Areas of Law: Family

    Earn up to 3.3 credits! (More Information)

    Faculty

    Presenters

    Donald C. Cofsky, Esq.
    Past President, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
    Cofsky & Zeidman LLC, Haddonfield
    Robin A. Fleischner, Esq.
    Deputy To the President, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys,, New York
    Debra E. Guston, Esq.
    Past President, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
    Guston & Guston, LLP, Glen Rock
    Deborah E. Spivack, Esq.
    Fellow, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
    The Law Offices of Deborah E. Spivack, Cherry Hill
    Lauri Steinberg, Esq.
    Fellow, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
    Pine & Steinberg, LLC, Summit

    Join us for an in-depth seminar designed to keep you at the forefront of adoption law. This comprehensive seminar will provide you with the latest updates, practical strategies and expert insights to navigate the complexities of adoption cases in New Jersey. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this seminar is tailored to enhance your legal practice and ensure you are well equipped to serve your clients effectively.

    In this seminar, you will explore critical topics such as the proper procedures for serving birth fathers and other interested parties, the importance of diligent inquiries and due process, and the intersection of adoption and assisted reproduction matters. Our expert speakers will also delve into the challenges of contested adoptions, statutory standards, and discovery issues, as well as strategies for complying with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) without unnecessary delays.

    Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in your practice. Register now to secure your spot and gain valuable knowledge that will benefit your clients and your career.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Who, How, When to Serve? Birth Father and other interested parties entitled to notice in adoptions.
    • Diligent Inquiries and Due Process: When or Whether to Expand Your Searches.
    • The Intersection of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Matters.
    • Contested Adoptions: Statutory Standards and Discovery Issues.
    • ICPC: Compliance Does Not Have to Mean Delays.
    • Expert Insights: Learn from leading practitioners in the field.

    CLE Credits
    NJ CLE: NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.3 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 3.3).
    NY CLE: NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 3.0
    PA CLE: PA Substantive Credit: 2.5
    New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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    Justin Gumpel
    Committee Services/Content Coordinator
    New Jersey State Bar Association
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