ONLINE
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
9:00 AM - 4:20 PM
Get tips, tools, and resources to make effective decisions at every stage of a divorce case.
You Will Learn How to :
You Will Expand Your Understanding of:
SPECIAL BONUS FOR ATTENDEES:
Attendees will receive a FREE copy of the Minnesota Divorce Practice Deskbook with eFormbook containing the information discussed at the course.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome
– Kendal O’Keefe & Scott M. Rodman, Course Co-Chairs
9:05 – 9:15 a.m.
How to Successfully Navigate the Divorce Process
Key Resources for the Family Law Practitioner
– Scott M. Rodman
9:15 – 9:55 a.m.
Best Practices for Opening a Divorce File and How to Start a Dissolution Proceeding
Prescreening; Initial Consultation; Retainer Agreement; Closing the Initial Consultation; Follow Up to Initial Consultation; Commencing a Dissolution Proceeding
– Tara M. Flooding & R. Leigh Frost
9:55 – 10:05 a.m.
BREAK
10:05 – 10:35 a.m.
A Winning Approach to Early Case Management
Gathering Information; Early Case Management County Survey Directory
– Jack W. DeWalt
10:35 – 11:05 a.m.
ADR Options in Minnesota
Introduction; ADR Options; Post-Decree ADR; Comment on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Law ADR in Minnesota
– Christopher L. Vatsaas
11:05 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.
Best Practices for Temporary Proceedings, Pretrials, and Motion Practice
Motions in General; Specific Motions; Pretrial Hearings
– Referee Jason T. Hutchison
11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
How to Decide Property Division
Property Law; Information Gathering; Settling a Property Case; Litigation and Trial Considerations
– Jack W. DeWalt
12:05 – 12:50 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
12:50 – 1:20 p.m.
Spousal Maintenance
Is Spousal Maintenance an Issue?; If so, What Now?; Special Considerations; Modifications
– Sonja M. Nyberg
1:20 – 1:50 p.m.
How to Make the Most of Discovery
Interrogatories; Depositions; Document Production; Admissions; Medical Records/Examinations; Objections; Alternatives to Formal Discovery; Discovery Forms
– Kathryn M. Lammers
1:50 – 2:20 p.m.
How to Determine Child Support
Income for Child Support; Non-joint Children; Medical/Dental Support and Expenses; Child Care; Parenting-Time Expense Adjustment; Deviation Factors; Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
– James J. Vedder
2:20 – 2:50 p.m.
How to Evaluate Arrangements for Child Custody and Parenting Time
Custody and Parenting-Time Law; Information Gathering; Methods to Aid in Negotiation; Temporary Hearings
– Scott M. Rodman & Kendal O’Keefe
2:50 – 3:00 p.m.
BREAK
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
How to Try Your Case
Timing of Trial; Moving to Trial; Trial Preparation; Putting the Case Together; Presenting the Case and Making the Record; Considerations During the Trial; Post-Trial Submissions
– Samantha J. Gemberling
3:30 – 3:50 p.m.
Closing Out a Divorce File
Closing Work; Clear Communication; Process and Procedures; Checklist of Post-Divorce Tasks
– Thomas W. Tuft
3:50 – 4:20 p.m.
How to Screen for Domestic Violence Issues
Screening Protocol for Attorneys; Suggested Screening Questions; Risk Assessment Questions
– Rana S. Alexander
LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
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 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
