The Annual Advanced Family Law Institute
December 2012
The Annual Advanced Family Law Institute
TOTO: WE'RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE!
Maintenance, Civil Uniforms and Tax Issues in the 21st Century
Sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Program Description:
Colorado lawmakers are debating the implementation of a spousal maintenance formula and recognition of civil unions. This advanced seminar will analyze both the present status of maintenance, based upon Colorado precedent, and the future if a maintenance formula is enacted. Judges will discuss “best practices” when presenting cases before them. Attendees will learn the current options for same-sex partners who wish to dissolve their relationships in states such as Colorado which do not recognize such relationships. We will be exploring the impacts on Colorado law of proposed legislation to legalize such unions.
The seminar will address the challenges practitioners face in making certain settlement agreements and/or Court orders have the tax consequences intended. Common pitfalls and mistakes will be focused upon, as well as the powers or limitations on the Court to enter Orders in the tax arena.
Attendees will learn of the most recent case law and legislative actions in Colorado. This annual update will be expanded to include guidance from jurisdictions which have enacted maintenance formulas and/or recognize same sex marriages.
The year 2013 will challenge family law attorneys as you have never been challenged before. Join us for this informative and existing look into the issues which will be impacting and changing your practice!
Topics:
Spousal Maintenance: Precedent and Patterns in Colorado Law
- Effective and Inefficient Trial Presentations
- The Maintenance Formula Bill and Its Impact on Precedent
- Maintenance Wheel of Fortune
Presented by:
Honorable William W. Hood, III, 2nd Judicial District, Denver, CO
Honorable Lael Montgomery (ret.), Denver, CO
Jordan M. Fox, Esq., Sherman & Howard LLC, Denver, CO
Diane M. Carlton, Esq., Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein PC, Denver, Park Meadows, Aspen, CO
Civil Unions
- Options Under Existing Law for Same-Sex Partners
- Civil Union Litigation: Dissolving a Marriage or Partitioning a Partnership?
- Impact of Statutory Enactment of Civil Unions
- Special Appearance by Rep. Pat Steadman
Presented by:
Martin D. Brown, Esq., Martin D Brown PLLC, Littleton, CO, and Kimberly Willoughby, Esq., Willoughby & Eckelberry LLC, Denver, CO
Civility Matters
Video Presentation and Open Forum on Ethics and Professionalism in the Domestic Arena
Presented by:
Lesleigh W. Monahan, Esq., Polidori Franklin & Monahan LLC, Lakewood, CO, Immediate Past President, Colorado Chapter AAML
Jerry N. Snyder, Esq., Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein PC, Denver, Park Meadows, Aspen, CO
Tax Issues for the 21st Century: Recurring Tax Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Termination/Modification of Spousal Maintenance and Child Support
- Tax Basis, Loss Carry Forwards
- Recapture
- Post-Decree Conversions to Property from Maintenance, or Vice-Versa
- Is a civil union a “marriage” to the IRS, and if not, what is it?
- Tax implications of the maintenance formula
- When does the Court exceed its jurisdiction when entering orders regarding tax matters and filings?
- What you must include in separation agreements or Permanent Orders to obtain the tax treatment you intend
Presented by:
Gary L. Polidori, Esq., Polidori Franklin & Monahan LLC, Lakewood, CO
Preston L. Hofer, CPA, Harper Hofer & Associates LLC, Denver, CO
Ronald F. Koch, CPA, Karsh Consulting PC, Denver, CO
Case Law and Legislative Update
- Developing Appellate Issues in Colorado from Civil Union or Maintenance Formula Issues
- Legislative and Case Law Experiences of States with Maintenance Formulas and/or Civil Unions
Presented by:
Ronald D. Litvak, Esq., Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein PC, Denver, Park Meadows, Aspen, CO
War Stories and Closing Remarks
Presented by:
Steven McBride, Esq., Program Chair, McBride & Drinkwine LLC, Denver, CO
Program Chair:
Steven McBride, Esq.
McBride & Drinkwine LLC
Denver, CO
Faculty:
Martin D. Brown, Esq.
Martin D Brown PLLC
Littleton, CO
Diane M. Carlton, Esq.
Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein PC
Denver, Park Meadows, Aspen, CO
Jordan M. Fox, Esq.
Sherman & Howard LLC
Denver, CO
Preston L. Hofer, CPA
Harper Hofer & Associates LLC
Denver, CO
Honorable William W. Hood, III
2nd Judicial District
Denver, CO
Gary M. Jackson, Esq.
American Board of Trial Attorneys
Di Manna & Jackson LLP
Denver, CO
Ronald F. Koch, CPA
Karsh Consulting PC
Denver, CO
Honorable Lael Montgomery (ret.)
Denver, CO
Ronald D. Litvak, Esq.
Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein PC
Denver, Park Meadows, Aspen, CO
Steven McBride, Esq.
Program Chair
McBride & Drinkwine LLC
Denver, CO
Lesleigh W. Monahan, Esq.
Immediate Past President, Colorado Chapter AAML
Polidori Franklin & Monahan LLC
Lakewood, CO
Gary L. Polidori, Esq.
Polidori Franklin & Monahan LLC
Lakewood, CO
Jerry N. Snyder, Esq.
Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein PC
Denver, Park Meadows, Aspen, CO
Senator Pat Steadman
Senate District 31
Denver, CO
About the AAML:
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962, by highly regarded domestic relations attorneys “To encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected.” There are currently almost 1600 Fellows in 50 states.
The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law. These areas include divorce, annulment, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, child custody and visitation, business valuations, property valuations and division, alimony, child support and other family law issues.
To be represented by a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be represented by a leading practitioner in the field of family law. The 1600 AAML Fellows across the United States are generally recognized by judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with a high level of knowledge, skill and integrity. Academy Fellows enjoy a reputation for professionalism, competence and integrity.
The Colorado Chapter supports the goals and traditions of the AAML through legal education, recognition of judicial excellence and a commitment to the highest quality representation of our clients.
AAML Members:
Officers:
President: Kimberly Willoughby
President-Elect: Steven McBride
Vice President: Jordan Fox
President-Elect: Steven McBride
Vice President: Jordan Fox
Judicial Members:
Honorable Angela Arkin
Honorable Joyce Steinhart
Members:
Albert M. Bonin
Martin D. Brown
Diane M. Carlton
Patricia A. Cooper
Elaine G. Edinburg
Jordan M. Fox
Jordan M. Fox
Peter L. Franklin
Stephen J. Harhai
Stephen J. Harhai
Robert T. Hinds, Jr.
Kathleen A. Hogan
William L. Hunnicutt
Kathleen A. Hogan
William L. Hunnicutt
Dale E. Johnson
David M. Johnson
Mary J. Kelly
Terrance R. Kelly
Robert E. Kendig
Steven C. Lass
Stanley G. Lipkin
Lawrence Litvak
Ronald D. Litvak
Frank L. McGuane, Jr.
Timothy R.J. Mehrtens
Denise K. Mills
Mary J. Kelly
Terrance R. Kelly
Robert E. Kendig
Steven C. Lass
Stanley G. Lipkin
Lawrence Litvak
Ronald D. Litvak
Frank L. McGuane, Jr.
Timothy R.J. Mehrtens
Denise K. Mills
Lesleigh W. Monahan
Marie Avery Moses
Marie Avery Moses
John G. Otto
Gary L. Polidori
Barbara Salomon
Jerry N. Snyder
Jerry N. Snyder
Barbara K. Starck
Kathryn A. Tamblyn
Frank A. DeVincent
Timothy B. Walker
Kimberly R. Willoughby
Richard I. Zuber
Kathryn A. Tamblyn
Frank A. DeVincent
Timothy B. Walker
Kimberly R. Willoughby
Richard I. Zuber
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $269.00 |
- General Credits: 8.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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