Even after the ink dries on a family court judgment, the real work often begins on what can amount to a "long and winding road". Retirement, cohabitation, income changes, and parenting time disputes don’t pause for paperwork. For New Jersey attorneys navigating the shifting terrain of post-judgment family law, staying sharp is not optional – it’s essential.
Join “The Fab Four and Lepis,” a focused CLE program designed to deliver practical insights and timely strategies for handling the most common – and complex – issues that arise after judgment is entered and the divorce is over. Whether you're advocating for a client whose financial picture has changed or negotiating parenting time in a new family dynamic, this session offers the tools and clarity you need to avoid becoming a nowhere man, or woman. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from seasoned practitioners who’ve seen it all and know what works.
What You’ll Learn: Hot Tips for the Real-World Lawyer
- Hour 1 - "When I'm Sixty…Seven" - Hot Tips for Retirement Matters
- Hour 2 - "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" - Hot Tips for Cohabitation Matters
- Hour 3 - "You Never Give Me Your Money" - Hot Tips for Down Income Matters
- Hour 4 - "Your Mother (or Father) Should Know" - Hot Tips for Post-Judgment Custody and Relocation Disputes
CLE That Cuts Through the Noise
This isn’t theory – it’s practice. Register now and get the insights that matter and pointers that hit all the right notes!
Make a Difference
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! The NJSBA Family Law Section and the panel of this program encourage all attendees to contribute to Lawyers Feeding New Jersey. You can donate now or during the seminar.
Program Agenda
9:00 | Introduction and Overview - Cheryl E. Connors, Esq. and Robert A. Epstein, Esq.
Panel One - "When I'm Sixty…Seven" - Hot Tips for Retirement Matters
9:05 | Addressing Prospective Retirement Issues - Alexandra M. Freed, Esq.
9:10 | To File a CIS or Not to File - That is The Question - Linda A. Mainenti Walsh, Esq.
9:15 | Assessing The Need of The Payee Spouse for Continued Alimony When The Payor Seeks to Retire - Kimberly Greenfield, Esq.
9:20 | The Overlap of Child Support/College Contributions and Reaching Full Social Security Retirement Age - Ronald Lieberman, Esq.
9:25 | When The Client's Retirement Age Makes Sense Even When Not At The Age of Eligibility For Full Social Security Benefits - Timothy F. McGoughran, Esq.
9:30 | Rebutting The Presumption in J(1) Retirement Matters - Vito Colasurdo, Jr., Esq.
9:35 | Topic TBA - Jessica Ragno Sprague, Esq.
9:40 | Mediating a Retirement Case - Hon. Michael R. Casale, (Ret.)
9:45 | Mediating The Social Security Offset Component of a Retirement Matter - Hon. Angela W. Dalton, J.S.C. (Ret.)
9:50 | Addressing The Prima Facie Burden Under J(3) Cases - Ashley Vallillo Manzi, Esq.
Panel Two - "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" - Hot Tips for Cohabitation Matters
9:55 | Deciding When You Have Enough Proof to File The Initial Cohabitation Motion - Nikki Caruso, Esq.
10:00 | Topic TBA - Daniel Burton, Esq.
10:10 | Topic TBA - Barry S. Sobel, Esq.
10:15 | A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - Using Social Media to Make Your Case - Carmen M. Diaz, Esq.
10:20 | Topic TBA - Victoria D. Miranda, Esq.
10:25 | When and How to Start Gathering Your Proofs in a Cohabitation Case - Emily Urrico, Esq.
10:30 | Addressing Cohabitation Procedure Post-Cardali - Alyssa Bartholomew, Esq.
10:35 | The Benefits of a Private Investigator Report - Sara Kucsan
10:40 | Mediating a Cohabitation Case - Jeffrey Fiorello, Esq.
10:45 | Addressing the "Relationship Akin to a Marriage" Component of Proving Cohabitation - Victoria Paone Rosa, Esq.
10:50 | Settling Your Cohabitation Case - Matheu D. Nunn, Esq.
Panel Three - "You Never Give Me Your Money" - Hot tips for Down Income Matters
11:00 | Enforcement Techniques When the Payor Stops Paying While Claiming a Down Income - Alix Claps, Esq.
11:05 | Topic TBA - Jenna Shapiro, Esq.
11:10 | Topic TBA - Danielle Walker, Esq.
11:15 | Don’t Forget the Venmo: Tracing Informal Income in the Gig Economy - Tamires M. Oliveira, Esq.
11:20 | Topic TBA
11:30 | Topic TBA - Kaitlyn A. Lapi, Esq.
11:35 | Show Me The Proof - Practical Tips on Gathering and Presenting Evidence When a Party Claims Their Income Has Dropped - Valerie Anne Jules McCarthy, Esq.
11:40 | Topic TBA
11:45 | Unemployment As Not The "Be All End All" For An Alimony Modification - John P. Paone, III, Esq.
11:50 | Topic TBA
11:55 | Topic TBA
Panel Four - "Your Mother (or Father) Should Know" - Hot tips for Post-Judgment Custody and Relocation Disputes
12:00 | Less is More - What You Do Not Need For Post-Judgment Custody and Relocation Disputes - Sean Gaynor, Esq.
12:05 | Topic TBA - LaDonna M. Cousins, Esq.
12:10 | Handling Post-Judgment School Selection Disputes - Michelle A. Wortmann, Esq.
12:15 | Instrate Relocation Matters After The Divorce is Behind You - Michael J. Weil, Esq.
12:20 | Addressing The Issue of a Prospective or Speculative Relocation in Your MSA - Rita M. Aquilio, Esq.
12:25 | Tips For Surviving and Thriving at Post-Judgment Custody Motion Hearings and Beyond as an Introvert - Marisa Lepore Hovanec, Esq.
12:30 | Topic TBA - Victoria A. Wilton, Esq.
12:35 | Topic TBA - Kimberly E. Begley, Esq.
12:40 | Relocation and Protection: Advancing a Child’s Best Interests After a Final Restraining Order - Michelle Marie Nestor, Esq.
12:45 | Choosing The Right Forum For Post-Judgment Custody Disputes - Hon. Marcia Silva, J.S.C. (Ret.)
12:50 | Wrap Up - Cheryl E. Connors, Esq. and Robert A. Epstein, Esq.
1:00 | Adjourn