WHAT I KNOW NOW THAT I WISH I KNEW THEN: ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR FAMILY LAWYERS
On Demand Seminar
ITEM #:  1952332601   |   EVENT CODE:  539104
STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  November 13, 2027

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then: Essential Lessons for Family Lawyers

Originally presented:  November 14, 2025     |     Course length:  6.0 hours

Experienced family law professionals share their most important insights and practice tips in 12 areas of family law, including:

  • Child Development and Custody – What Best Interests of the Child Really Means
  • Child Support, Maintenance, and Finances – Money Always Matters
  • Real Estate and Mortgages – How Do You Turn One House Into Two?
  • Working with the Courts, Working with Experts, and Trial Practice
  • Preparing for Mediation, the Goals of Mediation, Do’s and Don’ts
  • And Much, Much More!

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION  (5 MINUTES)


THE LAW


Child Development and Custody – What Best Interests of the Child Really Means  (30 MINUTES)
– Jordan Hart & Joani C. Moberg

Child Support, Maintenance, and Finances – Money Always Matters  (30 MINUTES)
– Ben M. Henschel & James J. Vedder

Real Estate and Mortgages – How Do You Turn One House Into Two?  (30 MINUTES)
– Jana Aune Deach & Mitchell R. Irwin

Retirement Accounts – How Do You Split Them?  (30 MINUTES)
– Lisa M. Meier

Faculty Discussion, Questions and Answers  (30 MINUTES)
– James J. Vedder (moderator)


THE PRACTICE

Client Relations and Emotions – How Do We Work Best Together?  (30 MINUTES)
– Jana Aune Deach & Jason C. Kohlmeyer

Working with the Courts, Working with Experts, and Trial Practice  (30 MINUTES)
– Referee Richard A. Stebbins, Dax V. Stoner & James J. Vedder

Preparing for Mediation, the Goals of Mediation, Do’s and Don’ts  (30 MINUTES)
– Mitchell A. Hiley & Zachary A. Kretchmer

Dealing with Emotions, Stress, and Work/Life Balance as a Family Lawyer  (30 MINUTES)
– Joani C. Moberg

Faculty Discussion, Questions and Answers  (15 MINUTES)
– James J. Vedder (moderator)


THE PROFESSION

Ethical Challenges of Family Lawyers  (30 MINUTES)
0.5 ethics credit applied for
– Jana Aune Deach & Lindsey E. O’Connell

Getting Along with Colleagues, Opposing Counsel, and Judges  (30 MINUTES)
– Zak Kretchmer, Magistrate Karen T. Kugler & Dax V. Stoner

Faculty Discussion, Questions and Answers  (15 MINUTES)
– James J. Vedder (moderator)

$295

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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 CLE credits, including 0.5 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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