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Matrimonial Certification Test Prep | Oct. 23

  • 1.  Matrimonial Certification Test Prep | Oct. 23

    Posted 10-07-2025 12:13 PM

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    Matrimonial Certification Test Prep

    Date: Oct 23, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Location: Online

    Member Price: $211.00

    Non-Member Price: $264.00

    Event Code: I017525

    Areas of Law: Family

    Earn up to 7.3 credits! (More Information)

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    Faculty

    Moderator

    Sheryl J. Seiden, Esq.
    SeidenFreed, LLC, Cranford

    Presenters

    Mary Ann Bauer, Esq.
    Bauer & Karch Law Group, LLC, Lebanon
    Bruce E. Chase, Esq.
    Chase & Chase LLC, Hackensack
    Jerry S. D'Aniello, Esq.
    Sarno Da Costa D'Aniello Maceri LLC, Roseland
    Carolyn N. Daly, Esq.
    Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, PC, Newark
    Christine Fitzgerald, Esq.
    SeidenFreed, LLC, Cranford
    Bonnie C. Frost, Esq.
    Chair, Ethics Diversionary Program
    Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C., Denville
    Sean Gaynor, Esq.
    Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, PC, Scotch Plains
    Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq.
    Past President, New Jersey State Bar Association
    Lawrence Law, LLC, Watchung
    Megan S. Murray, Esq.
    The Family Law Offices of Megan S. Murray, Holmdel
    Francesca O'Cathain, Esq.
    Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Matrimonial Attorney
    O'Cathain Law Group
    Lynne Strober, Esq.
    Mandelbaum Barrett, Roseland
    Amanda S. Trigg, Esq.
    Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann Knopf LLP, Saddle Brook

    Presented in collaboration with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) New Jersey Chapter

    Our full-day course is for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of family law or for anyone who plans to sit for the Matrimonial Certification Exam through the New Jersey Board of Attorney Certification. Our speakers are all fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial lawyers and will provide an insightful overview of the major areas in family law.

    Ideal for:

    • Attorneys planning to sit for the New Jersey Matrimonial Certification Exam.
    • Past registrants seeking a refresher.
    • Family law practitioners aiming to strengthen their legal acumen.

    What you'll gain:

    • A high-level review of key family law topics tested on the certification exam.
    • Practical insights from top matrimonial attorneys with decades of experience.
    • A structured day of learning to help you identify knowledge gaps and reinforce strengths.
    • Guidance on exam preparation strategies and study resources.
    • Networking opportunities with experienced family law practitioners and peers.

    Topics include:

    • Agreements - Christine Fitzgerald, Esq.
    • Equitable Distribution - Lynne Strober, Esq.
    • Alimony - Mary Ann Bauer, Esq.
    • Cohabitation and its affect on alimony - Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq.
    • Retirement and its affect on alimony - Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq.
    • Custody - Megan S. Murray, Esq.
    • Parenting coordination - Amanda S. Trigg, Esq.
    • Child support - Francesca O'Cathain, Esq.
    • GAL - Megan S. Murray, Esq.
    • Parent alienation versus estrangement - Amanda S. Trigg, Esq.
    • Domestic violence - Sean Gaynor, Esq.
    • Evidence rules - Sean Gaynor, Esq.
    • UCCJEA, UIFSEA, URESA - Carolyn N. Daly, Esq.
    • Ethics - basics of different types of accounts - Bonnie C. Frost, Esq.
    • Preparing for random audit - Bonnie C. Frost, Esq.
    • Ethics – retainers - Jerry S. D'Aniello, Esq.
    • Ethics – conflicts - Christine Fitzgerald, Esq.
    • John Paone's hot tips - Sheryl J. Seiden, Esq.
    • Post judgment motion practice - Bruce E. Chase, Esq.
    • Pleadings for divorce - Bruce E. Chase, Esq.
    • Arbitration - Carolyn N. Daly, Esq.
    • SJS tips - Sheryl J. Seiden, Esq.

    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 7.3 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: Matrimonial Attorney-General: 7.3, NJ General: 7.3).
    NY CLE: NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 7.0
    PA CLE: PA Substantive Credit: 6.0
    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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    If you need to cancel your registration and are not transferring to another program or date, please submit a written request to us at least three business days before the event, meeting, or gathering. You will receive a refund minus a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or registration changes will be issued within three business days of the event, meeting, or gathering.

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    Justin Gumpel
    Membership Marketing &
    Engagement Specialist
    New Jersey State Bar Association
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