This 3-day program may qualify for 12 hours MCLE (up to 4 MCLE hours per day).

THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013

Advanced Considerations in Custody Cases – A discussion of essential elements in complex custody matters in light of the statutory changes effective January 2013, including new custody plans and third party parenting time.

Faculty:
Hon. David Gass, Maricopa County Superior Court
Stephen R. Smith, Fromm Smith & Gadow PC
Claudia D. Work, Campbell Law Group

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2013

Property Settlement Agreements

• Drafting essential provisions
• Revisiting the concept of “incorporated but not merged”
• Drafting hints for PSAs to best protect the client and the lawyer

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

• Drafting a QDRO to best protect the client and the drafter
• Working with the QDRO lawyer on what specific terms to include in the Decree and Property Settlement Agreement

Fee Agreements/Collection Ideas

• What to include in fee agreements
• How to collect when a client stops paying

Post-Decree Modification Issues

• Advanced considerations in custody, parenting time and child support modification actions.

Faculty:
Hon. David Gass, Maricopa County Superior Court
Gloria L. Cales, Gloria L. Cales PC
David N. Horowitz, May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, PC
Kiilu Davis, Law Offices of Stone & Davis PC
Robert F. Harrian, The Harrian Law Firm PLC

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013

Case Law and Legislative Updates - All new Arizona family law legislation and important developments nationwide.

Practice Management Pointers and Hot Practice Tips - Panel discussion of current practice management tips and practical pointers.

Faculty:
Gloria L. Cales, Gloria L. Cales PC
David N. Horowitz, May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, PC
Kathleen A. McCarthy, The McCarthy Law Firm