ONLINE
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Join us for this comprehensive review of mistakes commonly made in Spousal Maintenance and Support; Property Division and Valuation; Post-Decree and Procedural Issues; and Military Family Law Cases. The experienced faculty will focus on helpful practice tips and how to successfully represent individuals in divorce cases using the Minnesota Family Law Financial Deskbook with eFormbook.
SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
ALL ATTENDEES RECEIVE A FREE DESKBOOK!
All attendees receive a FREE copy of Minnesota CLE's Minnesota Family Law Financial Deskbook with eFormbook! It is a one-stop guide to determining gross income, tracing assets, valuing businesses and real estate, tax planning, calculating child support and maintenance, avoiding mistakes when dealing with the financial aspects of divorce, and more. And, the Deskbook comes with an eFormbook that provides downloadable, editable forms. Enhanced by practice tips and commentary – making it feel as though the experts are right there in the office with you – the Minnesota Family Law Financial Deskbook is the most user-friendly, comprehensive authority on financial matters related to divorce.
** CURRENT SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNT:
Current subscribers to the Family Law Financial Deskbook hard copy can save $100 on the in-person seminar on October 29, 2025. Use coupon code SUB-25FLFD during checkout. Those taking advantage of this special discount will not receive a hard copy of the Deskbook at the seminar. Subscriber status will be verified.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9:05 – 9:45 a.m.
Spousal Maintenance – Mistakes Made and How to Avoid These in the Future
– Merlyn Meinerts
9:45 – 9:55 a.m.
BREAK
9:55 – 10:35 a.m.
Don’t Make These Post-Decree Modification Mistakes
– Kristy A. Mara & Samantha M. Gemberling
10:35 – 11:15 a.m.
Business Valuation Mistakes to Avoid to Protect Your Clients Futures
– Jennifer L. Loeffler, ASA, CPA, ABV & Corey O’Connell, ASA, CPA, ABV
11:15 – 11:25 a.m.
BREAK
11:25 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Income Determination for Support Purposes
– Dax Stoner
12:05 – 12:50 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
12:50 – 1:30 p.m.
Avoiding Maintenance and Property Pitfalls
– Jana Deach & Brittney Jones
1:30 – 1:40 p.m.
BREAK
1:40 – 2:00 p.m.
Mistakes to Avoid When Drafting QDROs
– Lisa M. Meier
2:00 – 2:20 p.m.
Dividing Pensions in a Divorce: Review the Details with a Consulting Actuary
– Jill M. Urdahl, FSA
2:20 – 3:00 p.m.
Financial Mistakes Lawyers Make with Child Support Issues
– Karen Kugler, Laurie Mack & Lymari Santana
3:00 – 3:10 p.m.
BREAK
3:10 – 3:50 p.m.
Common Pitfalls in Non-Marital Property Cases
– Carol Devitt & Bret Van Norman
3:50 – 4:30 p.m.
Navigating Military Family Law Cases: Avoiding the Financial Minefield Without the Flak Jacket
– Johanna P. Clyborne
LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$395 MSBA members / $395 paralegals / $445 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.
