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2024 Family Law Seminar

Live In Person Seminar



Registration
Event:
Thu, September 26, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET

Registration will be opening soon. Call 804-343-1143 for more details.

This program has already ended but you can take this program On Demand.
Details

Seminar Chair:

Jessica C. Beatty
Stiles Ewing Powers, Richmond

7.0 hours CLE
6.0 hours GAL CE
In Person, Richmond

Child custody and visitation can be the most complex and emotionally charged issues when determining the best living situation for a child, while ensuring that their needs are met. How will the evolving trends today impact the future of your practice? During this program, we'll explore the latest developments in relevant legislation, including the factors that courts look at when considering custody and visitation arrangements, as well as the shifting landscape of decisions due to recent social and technological changes.

Who Should Attend: Any attorney or paralegal practicing family law in Virginia.

Are you an attorney member of VTLA's Family Law Section? Pay reduced rates for this seminar - $25 off using 24F@MILY as a promo code at checkout.

Topics At A Glance:

  • Relocation Cases – Where Is Custody Decided?
  • During the Good Times and Bad: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), Surrogacy, and Adoption
    • History, Procedural Concerns and Current Legislation
    • Embryos – Who Do They Belong To?
    • What is Happening in Virginia’s Courtrooms?
  • Case Law Update
  • What is Happening in Virginia’s Courtrooms?
  • Third Party Custody and Visitation Issues
  • GALs: Involvement, Issues, and Reports
  • Counseling Records: Breaking Through Discovery Barriers & Using Records Effectively
  • Judges’ Panel: Motions Practice and Procedures in JDR


Agenda



Register before SEPTEMBER 19 and enjoy discounted registration rates!

Note you are registering to attend IN PERSON.

VTLA members enjoy discounted seminar rates. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.
Call 804-343-1143 for details.

Registration fee for employees of Legal Aid, a Public Defender program, or local, state or federal government agency is one-half the standard fee. Call VTLA to register.

CLE Certificate and Materials:
Seminar materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the seminar so that you may print any materials you may wish to have with you. If you would like to access these materials while at the seminar, please bring your laptop or tablet. 

Event Anti-Harassment, Discrimination and Safety Policy

Location
Richmond


Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Directions and Parking


Materials
Materials available with registration:
General
Agenda
Speaker Bios
Museum Property Map
Museum Gallery Guide
CLE Certificates
Certificate of Attendance IN PERSON
GAL CE Certificate of Attendance
Materials
Relocation Cases – Where Is Custody Decided? - Julie Gerock, Esq
During the Good Times and Bad: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), Surrogacy, and Adoption - History, Procedural Concerns, and Current Legislation - Colleen Quinn, Esq
ART: Embryos – Who Do They Belong To? - Thomas Landrum, Esq
ART: What is Happening in Virginia's Courtooms? - Sarah Nelson, Esq
Third Party Custody and Visitation Issues - Sandy Bowen, Esq
Case Law Update - Mike Hess, Esq
GALs: Involvement, Issues, and Reports - Laurel Via, Esq; Judge Frank Uvanni; Judge Barbara Lowe; Matt Davis, Esq; Rebecca Imholt, Esq; Erika MacCormac, Esq
Counseling Records: Breaking Through Discovery Barriers & Using Records Effectively - Steve Raynor, Esq; Anne Henley, LCSW; Leigh Hagan, PhD; Jordan Gerstner, Esq
Judges’ Panel: Motions Practice and Procedures in JDR - Jessica Beatty, Esq; Judge Areshini Pather; Judge Devon Paige; Judge Vanessa Jones

Policies and Notices

WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including any scheduled social events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee paid less a $25 cancellation fee. Due to guarantees required to our vendors, no refunds will be given after that point. Thank you for your understanding.​​


Registration
Event:
Thu, September 26, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET

Registration will be opening soon. Call 804-343-1143 for more details.

This program has already ended but you can take this program On Demand.
Tell a Colleague!
Questions?
Contact

Kelly Parrish
VTLA Education Director
kparrish@vtla.com
804-343-1143 ext. 305


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