South Dakota CLE - Family Law Courses
South Dakota CLE
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Ethical Considerations in Matrimonial and Family Law
This interactive CLE course will address various ethical issues that may be faced by matrimonial and family court practitioners in their interactions with clients, other attorneys and within their own firm. Employing a mock format, the course will use the New York Rules of Professional Conduct as its foundation to present real-life examples and solutions alongside potential outcomes and methods of addressing how to best navigate these issues. Designed to provide you with the skills to... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Rules and Principles of The Division of Real Estate Between Married and Unmarried Partners
Divorce is difficult – both emotionally and financially. Separating lives that were once united is complicated from every respect and the division of assets is one of the most combative issues couples face. This CLE course will focus on the division of real estate and the importance of prenuptial and mid-marriage agreements in protecting a spouse’s interest in a property, particularly when a down payment was provided by a family member. The course will explain the various pitfa... More Info
$291General Credit -
Estate Planning: Common Issues; Practical Answers
Practitioners across all disciplines are no strangers to complaints about grantor trusts, and it's likely that such grievances will continue to arise. Grantor trusts have become a cornerstone of most contemporary estate plans. One of the many "benefits" of grantor trusts is that the individual who establishes the trust, known as the settlor, is responsible for paying income tax on any income earned within the trust. This is an excellent strategy for accelerating the growth of trust assets and... More Info
$291General Credit -
Mandatory Abuse Reporting for Oregon Attorneys
An exciting, comprehensive, story-based CLE, this course will focus on Oregon’s somewhat elusive education requirements for child and elder abuse reporting. The course, while not blockbuster movie material, will offer real-life examples of what child and elder abuse looks like and offer a complete walk through of an attorney’s responsibility in reporting such incidents. More Info
$291General Credit -
Matrimonial Law: Four Topics Attorneys Need to Know
The four key elements of matrimonial law – divorce, support, custody and special relief – will all be discussed in this introductory CLE course. The course will explain the most important considerations as well as areas of potential complication. The course will place special focus on the need to consider “pertinent negative” which may be the foundation for the successful handling and result of a case. Primarily concerned with how to develop and proceed effectively in matrimoni... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide
Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info
$291General Credit -
How to Prepare for Long-Term Care Costs
The demographics of aging has an impact on many areas of law, including insurance law. This CLE course will discuss the impact on wealth transfer as well as other issues that arise from using long-term care insurance to provide for aging individuals. The course will address the various tax opportunities available to business owners who seek to protect themselves and their families by leveraging their businesses. The course will also cover Medicaid planning and other products that addre... More Info
$291General Credit -
Business Valuation for Attorneys
There is a valuation process that takes place with every client, and determining the value of a client’s business or business interest is often critical to meeting their needs and can impact the outcome of their case. Valuation is therefore crucial to a variety of legal issues such as divorce, estate planning, partnership disputes, sales and other transactions. This CLE course will offer a review of the potential needs and basic tenets of valuations. The course will explain the options... More Info
$291General Credit -
Starting Strong: Estate Planning Strategies for Premarital and Newlywed Couples
This CLE program equips attorneys with vital insights for effectively navigating the intricate intersection of love, marriage, and estate matters. The course explores essential topics, including prenuptial agreements, collaborative estate planning, tax implications, and considerations for legacy planning. Attorneys will acquire practical tools to facilitate effective communication among clients regarding their estates, assist in the management of shared assets, and contribute to planni... More Info
$291General Credit -
Navigating The World of Sexual Abuse Allegations
Defending sex abuse allegations is complex and difficult. This CLE course will explain the many issues, challenges, and pitfalls facing practitioners who find themselves in this role. The course will take us through ACS child services and other similar administrative agencies through civil and criminal matters in our courthouses and beyond Covering a wide range of topics, the course will address issues such as: Jurisdiction Statute of Limitations Mediation & Arbitration Clarificatio... More Info
$552General Credits
