The Section of Family Law has over 10,000 lawyer, associate and law student members across the country and worldwide. Our members are dedicated to serving the field of family law in areas such as adoption, divorce, custody, military law, alternative families, and elder law. Learn more about the Section and discover the many benefits we can offer you as a member!
Family Law First Look: Latest News
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Last Call to Enter the Schwab Essay Contest Turn a paper you've written for one of your classes into a winning essay! Your piece could be published online and/or in our scholarly journal (FLQ).
Check out the guidelines.
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Family Law around the Country: New Case Update FLS members can read the April 2008 Case Update online. If you're a Family Law member who doesn't receive Case Update via e-mail, why not sign up? If you're not an FL member, read more about Case Update and the other publications membership brings you. |
Section of Family Law Annual Meeting
Visiting the Empire State for ABA Annual? Make sure to register for the Family Law special events, and check out our CLE sessions.
Our Family Law Meeting provides you with the opportunity to learn more about issues regarding electronic evidence and child abuse/neglect. You also have the chance to learn about a variety of topics with the ever-popular Hot Tips program! Special dinners, luncheons and receptions offer chances to unwind and learn more about Section activities. Noted speakers from across the country will be presenting at our CLE sessions. Don't wait, register now!
Register before May 30th for Early-Bird Discount
Read more about the meeting.
Family Advocate
Family Advocate Vol. 30, No. 3
Winter 2008
The latest issue of Family Advocate, Model Letters, is now online. Members may download sample letters in Word and tailor them to their
specific needs. Over 40 sample letters are included, and are geared for use with your clients, other attorneys, and third parties. Almost anything you can think of
(and maybe some things you haven't) can be found here, so start perusing the letters today!
Looking for Client Manuals?
Family Law Quarterly
Family Law Quarterly: Vol. 41, No. 3
Fall 2007
The Future of Marriage
Articles in this issue focus on the institution of marriage, cohabitation,
and family structure. Authors answer such questions as:
- How is marriage changing and why should we care?
- Why do couples marry?
- Does society have a stake in the survival of marriage?
- What is the impact of social class, education and race on marriage?
- If important aspects of marriage are commitment and care taking, why should society limit legal marriage to heterosexual couples?
Buy this issue.
CLE Central
Whether you're planning a CLE program or looking for one to attend, here's the first place to look! Be sure to check out our new Family Law 101 series, too!
May 21, 2008
Part of the Family Law 101 series
Preparing for Trial: You've Tried To Settle, Now Prepare To Win
Learn the basic steps necessary to be prepared for a final hearing, including: exhibit and witness preparation, effective use of marital balance sheets, trial organization, and how to get your evidence before the trier of fact.
For more information and to register online, click on the title link above. More about the Family Law 101 Series.
June 18, 2008
ETHICS CREDIT
Communication Ethics in Child Custody Cases
The faculty will discuss ethical issues regarding appropriate limits of confidentiality and appropriate disclosures when representing adults or children in child custody cases.
For more information and to register online, click on the title link above.
August 8-10, 2008
Section of Family Law Annual Meeting (NY, NY)
We'll be in the Big Apple this summer, celebrating the Section's 50th anniversary! Click on the image below for more information.
May 18-24, 2008
Trial Advocacy Institute (Denver, CO)
Registration is now open.
Our premier trial training program for family lawyers
is moving to Denver, Colorado! More details will be
available soon. Click on the link above for more information about the Institute.
View a full listing of our upcoming events. You can also purchase CLE materials for conferences or teleconferences you may have missed.
Submit a CLE Proposal
Want to submit a CLE proposal for our 2008 programming? Proposals for 2009 programming (Spring/Fall CLE
Conferences and ABA Annual Meeting) are accepted on a rolling basis. You may also submit a proposal for a Teleconference.
We look forward to hearing your ideas!
CLE Proposal Form
Teleconference Proposal Form
CLE Program Materials
Looking for materials to use with your own CLE presentation? Need ideas for your CLE program? Let Family Advocate be your guide!
For more information, visit the Family Advocate CLE page or download the flyer.
New Book
Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, 2nd Ed.
Revised and updated in January 2008, The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, Second Ed. is a comprehensive source to assist lawyers, social workers, counselors, and others whose professions and interests involve them with Native American children. Click the link above for more information and a table of contents.
Looking for other family law books? Visit our books page.
