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This fast-paced, fun and energetic program will provide you with the comprehensive toolkit you need to handle family law cases from start to finish. Some of Colorado's most experienced family law practitioners will be on hand to share their expertise, and provide insight into other areas of intersecting law. Attendees will leave confident in their ability to represent clients in family law matters.
- Build a foundation for your successful family law practice
- Learn the information you need to handle a dissolution of marriage case
- Hear from a panel presentation on views from the bench
MVL Pro Bono Work and Discounted Tuition
Commit to pro bono work for Metro Volunteer Lawyers and attend for ONLY $99*
You may register for the Pro Bono rate if you agree to one of the following (within one year):
- Take a MVL full referral Pro Bono Case; or
- Volunteer with MVL three times in the Family Law Court Program Clinic; or
- Volunteer with MVL three times in the Family Law Unbundled Clinic; or
- Volunteer with MVL three times at the Post Decree Consultation Clinic;
Please note that due to COVID-19, we are offering these consultations and court hearings remotely.
MVL's service area includes Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, and Jefferson Counties. If you do not practice in one of these counties, you may still sign up for the pro bono rate if you agree to take a full referral pro bono case from your local Colorado Legal Services office.
*If you do not satisfy these terms within the one-year period, you will be invoiced the difference between the reduced and full tuition rate.
Scholarships
In honor of Barbara C. Quade, the founder of this very seminar, and dedicated speakers Bill Hunnicutt and Steve McBride, we offer annual full scholarships, funded by The Law Offices of Brenda L. Storey, P.C., for three eligible attendees, chosen by a drawing. Barbara, Bill and Steve made significant contributions to the improvement of the practice of family law in Colorado via outstanding service over many years to legal education. If you are interested and qualify, please send the following information to Bridgett Moore at CBA-CLE ([email protected]) with the subject line “Family Law Basic Skills Scholarship” by February 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
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[ ] Yes, I agree to meet the pro bono criteria
If special accommodations are needed, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
Day 1: Thursday, February 4
8:00 - 8:05 am
Welcome and Introduction
Extended by Brenda L. Storey, Esq., Program Chair, The Law Offices of Brenda L. Storey, P.C.
8:05 - 8:10 am
Discussion of Fact Pattern
Presented by Brenda L. Storey, Esq., Program Chair, The Law Offices of Brenda L. Storey, P.C.
8:10 - 8:25 am
Overview and Initial Client Information
Presented by Hannah Jannicelli Westmont, Esq., Polidori Franklin Monahan & Beattie L.L.C.
8:30 - 9:00 am
Jurisdiction
Presented by W. Benjamin King, Esq., Montgomery Little & Soran, PC
9:05 - 9:40 am
Disclosures/Discovery
Presented by Jennifer Feingold, Esq., Feingold Horton, PLLC
9:45 - 10:05 am
Mediation
Presented by Elizabeth Henson, Esq., Elizabeth Henson, Attorney Mediator, P.C.
10:05 - 10:15 am
Break
10:15 - 10:45 am
Trial Preparation
Presented by Diane Carlton, Esq., Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton P.C.
10:50 - 11:50 am
Evidence and Trial Tactics
Presented by Honorable Ted C. Tow, III, Colorado Court of Appeals
11:50 - 12:00 pm
Break (Grab Your Lunch)
12:00 - 12:50 pm
Lunch Presentation: Tricks of the Trade
Presented by Brenda L. Storey, Esq., Program Chair, The Law Offices of Brenda L. Storey, P.C.
Scholarship Recipients Announced
12:50 - 1:00 pm
Break
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Property Division
Presented by Ronald D. Litvak, Esq., Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton P.C.
1:55 - 2:30 pm
Maintenance
Presented by Nathan F.J. Bucar, Esq., Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC
2:30 - 2:40 pm
Break
2:40 - 3:30 pm
Child Support
Presented by Sahar Safi, Esq., The Law Offices of Brenda L. Storey, P.C.
3:35 - 4:05 pm
Low Income Issues
Presented by Rebekah Pfahler, Esq., Colorado Legal Services
4:10 - 4:40 pm
Juvenile Issues in Domestic Cases
Presented by Bonnie E. Saltzman, Esq., Law Offices of Bonnie E. Saltzman, LLC
4:40 pm
Adjourn
Day 2: Friday, February 5
8:00 - 8:50 am
Parental Responsibilities
Presented by Brenda L. Storey, Esq., Program Chair, The Law Offices of Brenda L. Storey, P.C.
8:55 - 9:55 am
Childhood Development
Presented by Kathleen McNamara, PhD, Kathleen McNamara, PhD, PLLC
9:55 - 10:05 am
Break
10:05 - 10:45 am
Separation Agreements
Presented by Erica Kemmerley, Esq., Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, and Kate Lewis, Esq., Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC
10:50 - 11:10 am
Collaborative Law
Presented by Terri Harrington, Esq., Harrington Brewster Mahoney and Smits, P.C.
11:15 - 11:25 am
A Message from Metro Volunteer Lawyers
Presented by Toni-Anne Nuñez, Esq., Director, Metro Volunteer Lawyers
11:30 - 11:50 am
Bankruptcy
Presented by Dianne A. Van Voorhees, Esq., Family Law Harmony, P.C.
11:55 am - 12:25 pm
Criminal Law/Family Law Intersection
Presented by Marnie Adams, Esq., Recht Kornfeld PC
12:25 - 12:35 pm
Break (Grab Your Lunch)
12:35 - 1:35 pm
Lunch Presentation: Professionalism and Mentoring
Presented by David Littman, Esq. and Whitney Manning, Esq., Littman Family Law
Submitted for 1.2 Ethics Credits
1:35 - 1:45 pm
Break
1:45 - 2:15 pm
Protective Orders
Presented by Michael K. Palmer, Esq., Montgomery Little & Soran, PC
2:20 - 2:40 pm
Contempt
Presented by Honorable Ryan Loewer, Magistrate, 1st Judicial District
2:45 - 3:45 pm
Financial Issues
Presented by Kristine Roper, ASA, Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC
3:45 - 3:55 pm
Break
3:55 - 4:45 pm
Views from the Bench
Presented by Honorable Randall Arp, District Court Judge 1st Judicial District, Honorable Sharon Holbrook, District Court Judge 17th Judicial District, Honorable Robert Lochary, District Court Judge, 1st Judicial District, Honorable Karen Hubler, Magistrate, 2nd Judicial District, and Honorable Ryan Loewer, Magistrate, 1st Judicial District
4:45 - 5:35 pm
Ethics with The Law Club!
A pre-recorded Law Club performance with live ethics commentary from Phil James, Esq.!
Submitted for 1.0 Ethics Credits
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $779.00 USD
- Member Price $584.00 USD
- General Credits 18.00
- Ethics Credits 2.20
- EDI Credits