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Family Law Docket
Annual Meeting Report
The Family Law Council met
at the Annual Meeting in Honolulu. Read
the report with the new leadership slate, HOD update and
more.
Call for Nominations
An At-large Council position
has become available for 2006-07. Nominations will be accepted
until September 15, 2006.
Learn
more.
Mediation Award Winner
Congratulations to Jim Lawrence,
winner of the First ICC International Commercial Mediation
Competition.
Learn
more.
NCCUSL Update
A new NCCUSL act address representation
of children in legal proceedings.
Learn
more.
Membership Renewal
The 2005-2006 membership year
ends Augsut 31, 2006. If you haven't done so already, be sure
to pay your ABA and Section of Family Law dues now to avoid
missing a single benefit. Mail your dues invoice with payment,
call the ABA Service Center at 800-285-2221 or pay your dues
online at myABA.
If you have never logged in before, your password is your
last name in lowercase letters.
Committee Corner
Reproductive & Genetic Technologies Committee
The Reproductive & Genetic Technologies Committee has been working on a Model Act Governing Assisted Reproduction
Find
out more.
Publications
How to Build
& Manage
a Family Law Practice
Mark Chinn
Product Code 5130140
A must-read for
any family lawyer, this book helps you understand the specialized
skills and knowledge necessary to build and manage a successful
and rewarding practice. This book takes a no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts
approach in explaining the most critical issues for developing
a thriving family law practice.
To order today, call
the ABA Service Center at 800-285-2221 and request Product
Code 5130140 or order online.
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Article
Electronic Evidence: The Text Message
By Roberta Batley
This
month's featured article was part of the Hot Tips program
at the Annual Meeting.
CLE Calendar
Fall CLE Conference
October 25 - 28, 2006
Eldorado Hotel
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Registration is now open for the Fall CLE Conference.
Early bird registration ends September 22. Register online
or print a form to fax or mail today.
This month's meeting preview features tours
and activites.
TeleSeminars
The 2006-2007 teleseminar series
kicks off soon! Registration details will be available soon
at www.abanet.org/family/events.
September 21, 2006
The Military Support Minefield
Mark Sullivan
Mary Fran Quindlen
Christine Douglas
If you represent servicemembers or their spouses, learn the
essentials of support during this teleseminar. Course materials
and sample forms are included along with the opportunity to
ask questions directly to experts in military family law.
Program
and Registration Details
November 14, 2006
Building a Successful Family Law Practice
Mark Chinn
Whether you are just establishing a practice, looking to go
solo, or want to establish yourself within your firm, this
seminar has tips and ideas to build your practice! Jump-start
your practice with new ways of thinking. Details coming soon.
Other topics coming up:
Prenuptial Agreements
Divorce Trial Practice
Tax Issues in Family Law
and more!
See past CLE materials available
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for upcoming
Section of Family Law conferences and teleseminars. Check
back for registration details and the latest course offerings.
See the schedule
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