NJSBA Family Law Section

Hello Family Law Section members,

I am reaching out to let you know about two upcoming CLE seminars that may be of interest to family lawyers. Both seminars will be held at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick.

Oct. 12 - Special Situations in Adoption
Oct. 14 - Family Law Certification Exam Prep Course

On Saturday, Oct. 12, NJICLE will present Special Situations in Adoption from 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

While some adoptions are routine, an ever-increasing number take place under unique and sometimes challenging circumstances. For example, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid drug overdoses killed more than 70,000 Americans in 2017, leaving an alarming number of children in need of legal guardians/parents. Similarly, with the immigration crisis reaching new heights, if children are in the United States and need the protection of a juvenile court because they have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent, they may be eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification/qualify for a green card – and may have special additional considerations when they proceed onward to adoption. These are just two of the many scenarios you may encounter. Make sure you're prepared when a special adoption situation emerges in a case you're handling. Register today to gain the footing you need to effectively advocate for your clients and the children in the middle of these challenging situations.

FACULTY
Moderator/Speaker:
Debra E. Guston, Esq.
Past President, Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, Glen Rock

Speakers:
Donald C. Cofsky, Esq.
Past President, Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, Haddonfield
Robin Fleischner, Esq.
Fellow, Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, Millburn and New York City
Deborah E. Spivack, Esq.
Fellow, Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, Cherry Hill

TOPICS
• Special Immigrant Juvenile Visas and Adoption
• Steps individuals can take, even if their state keeps adoption records sealed, to obtain an original birth certificate.
• The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
• Birthright Fathers Rights
• Representation Mandate for Indigent Birth Parents under J.E.V.
• Private Networking and Independent Placements Subsidies for Special Needs and Hard to Adopt Children
• Special Needs and Hard to Adopt Children
• Adoption of a Child with Native American Heritage
• DCPP Adoption Finalizations
• Adoption Advertising
• Situations stemming from drugs and other criminal activities
… and more!

CLE Credits:
NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4.0 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 4.0 qualify as hours of credit toward certification in matrimonial law.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 4.0 credits (50 minute hour)
Matrimonial Law Certification: 4.0 general credits
PA CLE: 3.0 substantive credits pending ($12 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (t&nt): 4.0 professional practice credits

The tuition for NJSBA members is $148. The general tuition is $185. Tuition onsite is $205.

Click here to register for Special Situations in Adoption.
Click here to download a form to register.
Click here for a form to register a group.
For questions or to register by phone, please contact an association representative at 732-214-8500.

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On Monday, Oct. 14, NJICLE in cooperation with the AAML-NJ Chapter will present the Family Law Certification Exam Prep Course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This prep course provides a broad overview of matrimonial law for attorneys who are prepping for the Matrimonial Certification Exam or who want a comprehensive course review of family law. Presented in cooperation with AAML-NJ and several of their Fellows, the program will review subjects most likely to arise in family practice as set forth by the Board of Attorney Certification ("the practice of law dealing with all aspects of antenuptial and domestic relationships, divorce, annulments, alimony, child support, separate maintenance, child custody matters, equitable distribution, domestic violence, paternity and post-judgment matters").

FACULTY
Moderator/Speaker:
Noel S. Tonneman, Esq.
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Fellow, AAML; President, AAML-NJ
Tonneman & Conners, LLC, Eatontown and East Brunswick

Speakers:
Mary Ann Bauer, Esq.
Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Mary Ann Bauer Law, P.C., Lebonan
Dale E. Console, Esq.
Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Dale E. Console, Esq., P.C., Kingston
Amy Sara Cores, Esq.
Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Cores & Associates, LLC (Freehold)
Bruce Chase, Esq.
Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Chase & Chase, Hackensack
Jerry D'Aniello, Esq.
Immediate Past President, AAML-NJ; Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Snyder, Sarno, D'Aniello, Maceri da Costa, LLC, Bridgewater
Mark Gruber, Esq., J.D., L.L.M.
Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
The Law Offices of Gruber, Colabella, Liuzza & Thompson, Hopatcong and Newton
Carolyn N. Daly, Esq.
Fellow, AAML; AAML-NJ- Treasurer
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Daly & Associates, Morristown
Richard F. Iglar, Esq.
Fellow, AAML; AAML-NJ President-Elect
Skoloff and Wolfe, PC, Livingston
Ronald G. Lieberman, Esq.
Fellow, AAML; Secretary, AAML-NJ
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Cooper Levenson, Cherry Hill
Susan Miano, CPA, ABV, CFF
Friedman, LLP, East Hanover
Megan Murray, Esq.
Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
The Family Law Offices of Megan S. Murray, Hazlet, Woodbridge and Red Bank
Francesca O'Cathain, Esq.
Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Lesnevich, Marzano-Lesnevich, O'Cathain & O'Cathain, LLC, Hackensack
Jean Ramatowski, Esq.
Fellow, AAML
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Ramatowski & Schwartz, East Brunswick

Program Agenda:
9:00 Introduction - Noel S. Tonneman, Esq.
9:05 Divorce - Noel S. Tonneman, Esq.
9:15 Rules of Court - Amy Sara Cores, Esq.
9:35 Jurisdiction Problems and Venue - Amy Sara Cores, Esq.
9:50 Pleadings and Pre-Trial motion practice - Mark Gruber, Esq., J.D., L.L.M.
10:10 Pre-trial Discovery - Bruce Chase, Esq.
10:30 Break
10:50 Rules of Evidence and Trial Strategy - Ronald G. Lieberman, Esq.
11:10 Domestic Violence - Ronald G. Lieberman, Esq.
10:35 Custody - Megan Murray, Esq.
11:45 Fees and Retainer Agreements - Jerry D'Aniello, Esq.
12:00 Premarital Agreements - Noel S. Tonneman, Esq.
12:15 Luncheon
1:15 Child Support - Carolyn N. Daly, Esq.
1:30 URESA - Carolyn N. Daly, Esq.
1:45 Alimony (and TCJA) - Mary Ann Bauer, Esq.
2:00 Alimony and TCJA - Susan Miano, CPA, ABV, CFF
2:15 Equitable Distribution - Francesca O'Cathain, Esq.
2:30 Valuation Theory and TCJA - Susan Miano, CPA, ABV, CFF
12:30 Non-Dissolution Remedies - Francesca O'Cathain, Esq.
3:00 Break
3:20 Settlement Agreements - Jean Ramatowski, Esq.
3:40 Post Judgment Modification and Enforcement - Dale E. Console, Esq.
4:00 Ethics - Richard F. Iglar, Esq.
4:20 Rules of Professional Conduct - Richard F. Iglar, Esq.
4:40 Q & A
5:00 Adjourn

CLE Credits:
NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.9 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.0 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism and Of these, 7.9 qualify as hours of credit toward certification in matrimonial law.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 7.9 credits (50 minute hour), including 1.0 ethics/professionalism credits
Matrimonial Law Certification: 7.9 general credits pending
PA CLE: 6.0 substantive and 0.5 ethics credits pending ($28 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (t&nt): 7.0 professional practice and 1.0 ethics credits

The tuition for NJSBA members is $188. The general tuition is $235. Tuition onsite is $275.

Click here to register for the Family Law Certification Exam Prep Course.
Click here to download a form to register.
Click here for a form to register a group.
For questions or to register by phone, please contact an association representative at 732-214-8500.

All the best,
Barbara

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Barbara Straczynski
Director of New Media and Promotions
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Brunswick NJ
(732) 937-7524
[email protected]
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