South Dakota CLE - Family Law Courses
South Dakota CLE
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Dividing Defined Benefit Pension Plans in Family Cases
The division of a retirement plan account is a complex arrangement wherein a myriad of issues must be assessed and administered. This CLE course, presented by nationally renowned QDRO attorney Matthew Lundy and tax attorney expert Adam Lusthaus, will explain these plans and their benefits, and offer mediation strategies and optimal formulas for dividing the various types of plans. The course will also explain how to plan for military and federal employee pensions and the required paperwork and t... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethical Issues in Making Capacity Decisions
Substance abuse, alcohol abuse, old age and mental illness are just some of the factors that can contribute to an individual’s capacity to act in a legal environment. This designation is typically a medical determination and the aging population as well as prevalence of mental illness diagnoses and incidences of substance and alcohol abuse has drastically increased the application of capacity in legal cases. While capacity is widely known as an issue in criminal matters, this CLE course will rev... More Info
$651.75Ethics Credits -
ADHD, School Discipline & Criminal Prosecution
Most educators will tell you that ADHD affects almost all of their students. The truth is far from it, but in the prison system, ADHD affects nearly 50% of inmates, often presenting with other mental health impairments such as learning disabilities and developmental delays. The impact on the prison system, from longer stays to higher costs in services, are astronomical and severely taxes the system as a whole. This CLE course will present the common symptoms and manifestations of the disorder as... More Info
$552General Credits -
Drafting Prenuptial Agreements
The demand for pre-nuptial agreements is rising along with the divorce rate and there are few couples in the full swing of divorce proceedings who don’t wish they had come to terms when the relationship was still amicable. As such, preparing for every possibility has become increasingly complicated. This CLE course will explain how to draft a prenuptial agreement that takes into account the full range of possibilities including assets, properties, estates, trusts and what to do in the instance o... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Litigating International Child Kidnapping Cases Under the Hague Convention
Offered for the purpose of educating attorneys who are interested in representing clients in federal and state court using the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and the implementing legislation, known as the International Child Abduction Remedies Act, this riveting CLE course explain the special rules that have been formed by the treaty to put the US in sync with fellow partners in dealing with issues related to international parental kidnapping. The course... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Ethical Considerations of Clergy Confidentiality
The confidentiality afforded to those confiding in members of the clergy has far-reaching implications in defining the role and responsibility of priests, rabbis and clergy of all faiths. This CLE course, presented by Rabbi-lawyer Yona Reiss, will focus on the tensions between religious obligations and civil law statutes and the many ethical quandaries that may arise when clergy engage in conversations as spiritual counselors. Using source material and background information the course will expl... More Info
$341.25Ethics Credits -
Probate and Estate Administration for the General Practitioner
Did he leave a will? Are the parties amicable? Is it the fiduciary or someone affected by the fiduciary who is being represented? These are the three variables that typically arise after someone has passed away and in New York, all of these are handled in Surrogate’s Court. This CLE course will focus on the progress of such cases in Surrogate’s Court. The course will review the various departments of the court including administration, probate and accounting and how each one should be best a... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
Finding Hidden Assets in a Matrimonial Case
Designed to provide attorneys at all levels with critical information on discovery procedures and techniques, this CLE course will review the Civil Practice Laws and Rules as well as other applicable laws as they pertain to funding hidden assets and other aspects of discovery. Presented by Tully Rinckey PLLC Partner Mario Cometti, Esq. who will draw upon his experience as a former partner in a New York City law firm representing high net worth individuals in complex divorce proceedings the cours... More Info
$291General Credit -
Introduction to Family Law in New Jersey
Designed to provide an initial overview of the practice of family law in New Jersey, this CLE course is a must for newly-admitted attorneys as well as those looking for more practical information on the practice. The course provides a detailed explanation of the structure and process and practice tips for cases of abuse and neglect, domestic violence, non-dissolution, divorce and child support. Strategies for client representation in all aspects of family law as well as necessary forms for a s... More Info
$552General Credits -
Bankruptcy Law for Family Attorneys
Designed as a beginners’ course on bankruptcy law, this CLE program will explain the law’s relationship to Family Law cases including the ethical issues that may confront Family Law attorneys. The course takes attorneys on a walk-through of the filing process, a detailed account of the petition for bankruptcy and how it might impact divorce cases. The course also provides strategies for the use of Bankruptcy law to benefit their clients, chapter 7 petition and a motion for the relief from auto... More Info
$552General Credits
