The Family Law eNewsletter is distributed monthly via email as part of your member benefit package. If you would like to contribute articles or news items, please contact the editor at glazerh@staff.abanet.org.

Each volume of the eNewsletter features a monthly column that highlights a member service to help you make the most of your membership and provides timely information about upcoming CLE conferences, Teleconferences, products, books and much more. Stay informed about your Section of Family Law!

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June 2009 -- Read now
This month offers a preview of the Fall CLE Conference, "Best of the ESQ" list serve, the AICPA Corner, Tech Column, and events calendar. For these features and more, click on the link above.

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May 2009 -- Read now
This month offers a preview of the Annual Meeting, a recap of the LPM/Technology Committee's brown-bag conference call, "Best of the ESQ" list serve, and the AICPA Corner. For these features and more, click on the link above.

April 2009 -- Read now
This month offers a recap of the Spring CLE Conference in Baltimore (April), a "Best of the ESQ" list serve column, and information about the ABA Recession Recovery Teleconference series that is free to all ABA members. You'll also find information about our upcoming CLE programs, the AICPA Corner, and the Tech Column. For these features and more, click on the link above.

March 2009 -- Read now
This month offers a preview of the Spring CLE Conference in Baltimore (April), a hefty "Best of the ESQ" list serve column, and the AICPA Corner, which helps you determine when to call a forensic accountant. You'll also find information about our upcoming CLE programs and the Tech Column. For these features and even more, click on the link above.

February 2009 -- Read now
This month, sign up for our Emergency Management in Family Law Task Force; register for the Spring CLE Conference in Baltimore (April); enroll in the 23rd ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute; and read the AICPA Corner feature, "Pre-Divorce Planning to Protect Payees in Post-Divorce Bankruptcies." You'll also find the latest "Best of the ESQ" list serve and our Tech Column, which focuses on family law blogs. For these features and even more, click on the link above.

January 2009 -- Read now
This month, register for the Spring CLE Conference in Baltimore (April); nominate someone for the Sharon Corbitt Award; read a special feature by Joseph DuCanto ("Business Sense"); and learn about recapturing alimony courtesy of the AICPA corner. You'll also find the latest "Best of the ESQ" list serve and our Tech Column. For these features and more, click on the link above.

December 2008 -- Read now
This month, apply to be a judge for the 2009 and/or 2010 Schwab Essay Contest; apply to be an Executive Member of the FLS Diversity Committee; learn about how CPAs can be used in family law cases from the AICPA Corner, and discover how to Twitter, courtesy of the Tech Corner. For these features and more, click on the link above.

November 2008 -- Read now
This month, read a preview of our Spring Meeting, learn about tax filing status in divorce in the AICPA Corner, and compare portable scanners courtesy of the Tech Corner. There's also a child custody survey for attorneys, a peek at upcoming CLE, the Best of FamLawEsq, and more!

October 2008 -- Read now
This month, read a recap of our Fall Meeting, apply for a Section leadership position, and check out our newest column, CPA Corner, written for family lawyers by members of the Forensic and Vaulation Services (FVS) Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Also take a peek at upcoming CLE, Best of FamLawEsq, Tech Corner, and more!

September 2008 -- Read now
This month, read a preview of our Fall Meeting, learn how to create a disaster plan for your firm, consider volunteering for Election Protection, and take a peek at upcoming CLE. The issue also includes Best of FamLawEsq, how to be nominated for a leadership position in the Section, and more!

August 2008 -- Read now
This month, read a recap of our Annual Meeting and 2008-09 year, learn more about what's next for the Section of Family Law, learn how to minimize metadata courtesy of the Tech Corner, find out how to use the online member directory, and take a peek at upcoming CLE. The issue also includes Best of FamLawEsq, and more!

July 2008 -- Read now
This month, learn more information about special programs the Section is co-sponsoring at Annual Meeting, congratulate the 2008 Schwab Essay Contest winners, learn about lightweight computer options (subnotebooks) courtesy of the Tech Corner, and take a peek at upcoming CLE. The issue also includes Best of FamLawEsq, and more!

June 2008 -- Read now
This month, take a look at some special programs the Section is co-sponsoring at Annual Meeting, learn to protect your client's confidentiality when it comes to cyberspace (Tech Corner), and take a peek at upcoming CLE. The issue also includes information about contributing (and using) the Online Resource Center, how to join committees and list serves, Best of FamLawEsq, and more!

May 2008 -- Read now
This month includes a recap of the spring ABA-APA Joint Conference; upcoming CLE programs, Best of the List Serve; software to help you create parenting plans (timeshare of children, custody, etc.), the latest recommendation to the ABA House of Delegates, and more!

April 2008 -- Read now
This month includes how the Model ART Act helped a student member win an essay contest; upcoming CLE programs; Best of the List Serve; Office Depot Member Advantage discounts; and more!

March 2008 -- Read now
This month includes information on how to apply for leadership positions on Section committees; upcoming CLE programs; Best of the List Serve; how to sharpen your PowerPoint skills; and more!

February 2008 -- Read now
This month includes information on the Model ART Act, Schwab Essay Contest, Council Nominations, upcoming CLE programs; Best of the List Serve; and more!

January 2008 -- Read now
This month includes information on the Trial Advocacy Institute, the Family Law 101 CLE Series, the ABA Breast Cancer Task Force, Best of the List Serve; Model Letters, and more!

December 2007 -- Read now
This month includes information on the Schwab Essay Contest, upcoming January teleconferences, Best of the List Serve; new Leadership biographies on the web, and more!

November 2007 -- Read now
This month includes information on the proposed Model Act on Assisted Reproductive Technology, tips on increasing your e-mail productivity, 5 topic areas from Best of the List Serve; upcoming CLE teleconferences, and more!

October 2007 -- Read now
This month includes a recap of the Section's fall meeting, online resources for new practitioners,

September 2007 -- Read now
This month includes information on how to run for leadership and Council positions; tips on making your office "go green"; Best of the List Serve; Online Resource Center; and more!

August 2007 -- Read now
This month includes a recap of the Section's Annual Meeting, a look at the upcoming Section year, Google search tips, Best of the List Serve, Online Meeting Registration, Committee Corner, Family Law Fun, and more!

July 2007 -- Read now
This month includes information on the Section's Annual Meeting, Schwab Essay Contest winners, tips on making your committees work for you, Tech Corner, Best of the List Serve, Family Advocate online, and more!

June 2007 -- Read now
This month includes a recap of the 2007 Trial Advocacy Institute, information on upcoming conferences, Tech Corner (Firefox), Best of the List Serve, and more!

May 2007 -- Read now
This month includes a recap of the Spring 2007 CLE Conference, information on upcoming conferences, Tech Corner (RSS), Best of the List Serve, and more!

April 2007 -- Read now
This month includes information on upcoming conferences, new resources for your use, Best of the List Serve, and more!

March 2007 -- Read now
This month includes information about applying for appointed leadership positions in the Section, statistics on how family lawyers are using mobile devices, Best of the List Serve, and more!

February 2007 -- Read now
This month includes information about the relationship between the ABA Section of Family Law and the American Psychological Association, Best of the List Serve, conferences of interest, and more!

January 2007 -- Read now
This month includes information about Pro Bono grants and awards, the Schwab Essay contest, and Best of the List Serve.

December 2006 -- Read now
This year's special Holiday Issue offers some great gift ideas for family lawyers!

November 2006 -- Read now
This month features the Fall CLE Conference recap, 2007 Trial Advocacy Institute, and an article on Law Practice Marketing.

August 2006 -- Read now
This month features the Fall CLE Conference, NCCUSL update, and an article on Electronic Evidence.

July 2006 -- Read now
This month features the new Client Manual, Civility Standards, upcoming teleseminars and more.

June 2006 -- Read now
This month features the new Members Online Resource Center, remarks from Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a free online CLE seminar and more.

May 2006 -- Read now
This month features your myABA profile, a wrap up and feature article from the Spring CLE conference, opportunity to submit CLE proposals and more.

April 2006 -- Read now
This month features the ABA Connection CLE programs, updated Family Law in the 50 States tables, and a new release from the Section publication program, Assisted Reproductive Technology by Charles Kindregan and Maureen McBrien.

March 2006 -- Read now
This month features the Family Law Listservs, information on upcoming CLE programs and a web-only article from an upcoming issue of the Family Advocate.

February 2006 -- Read now
This month features the Spring CLE Conference, the Nominating Committee's slate of candidates for 2006 - 2007, and a featured article "Interest Based Negotiations."

January 2006 -- Read now
Read this month's featured article "Hot Tips - Meddlesome Metadata," learn about the day in the life of a JAG, see upcoming CLE opportunities and more..

December 2005 -- Read now
This special Holiday Edition of the eNewsletter features our list of the Top Ten Gifts for Family Lawyers, a 2006 CLE calendar and a helpful resource site for attorneys assisting those affected by hurricanes.

November 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: Trial Advocacy Institute, see the Section's Recommendation to the ABA House of Delegates and read our featured article, "Hot Tips in Law Practice Management for the Small and Boutique Firm" by Edward Kainen.

October 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: Case Update with new searchable archives, learn about upcoming Teleseminars and CLE Programs and read our featured article, "A Short Course in Military Family Law Issues" from the Section of Family Law's recent CLE program on Military Family Law.

September 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: Committee Membership, find out about Hurricane Relief efforts, see the new committee appointed by Section Chair Lipsey, and read our featured article, "Using a QDRO to Collect Support Payments" by Greg Ortiz.

August 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: Fall CLE Conference, see the election results and 2005-06 leadership roster, learn about upcoming Teleseminars and CLE Programs as well as a complimentary Law Student Program on Careers in Family Law, and read our featured article, "Come Fly With Me: Traveling Abroad With A Minor Child" by Roberta Batley.

uly 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: Family Advocate Client Manuals, see the winners of the Schwab Essay Contest, learn about upcoming CLE Programs in Chicago and San Diego as well as a complimentary CLE program on Military Issues in Family Law, and read our featured article, "Cooperative Parenting or Parallel Parenting" by Phillip Stahl, PhD.

June 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: Section Sponsored CLE, see upcoming CLE Information for a TeleSeminar, the Annual Meeting and Fall Conference, and read our featured article, "Premarital Planning Without a Premarital Agreement" by Mario Mata

May 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: Family Law Quarterly; check out the new Committee Corner, and read our featured article, "Developing Income from a Schedule C and as a Shareholder of a Closely held Corporation" by Barry Schatz.

April 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: The Family Advocate; preview the Annual Meeting, and read our featured article, "Practical Evidence in the Domestic Arena" by Howard Lipsey.

March 2005 -- Read now
Learn about this month's Member Benefit: The Online Member Directory; check out great CLE opportunities, and read our featured article, "Alimony Drafting Tips" by Linda Ravdin.

February 2005 -- Read now
Learn about the Sections Spring CLE Conference and Committee Meetings, check out other great CLE opportunities, and read about the life of former Section Chair, Jim Podell. Also, read our featured article, "Your Ethical Dilemma: Confronting the Crisis of a Client's Hidden Cash"

January 2005 -- Read now
Learn about the Sections Case Law Update , and check out our newest publications. Also, read our featured article, "The Effect of Retirement on Support Obligations" by Laura W. Morgan.

November 2004 -- Read now
Learn about the Sections Sustaining Member Program, and check out our newest publications. Also, read our featured article, "Hot Tip on Prenuptial Agreements" by Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin.

October 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: Client Manuals
Featured article: "Discovery of Mental Health Records in Custody Disputes" by Carlton Stansbury

September 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: New ABA Web Store
Featured article: "Electronic Evidence: Getting It and Using It" by Jacqueline Valdespino

July 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: New Family Law Web Site
Featured article: "Family Law Web Sites: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" by Melissa F. Brown

June 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: Family Law TeleSeminars
Featured article: n/a

May 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: Using the Family Advocate client handbooks as a member benefit
Featured article: Judges’ Guide to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by Mark E. Sullivan

April 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: Annual Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute
Featured article: "Judges' Guide to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act" by Mark E. Sullivan

March 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: What's new in technology and communications?
Featured article: n/a

February 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: Family Law Spring CLE Conference
Featured article: "Hot Issues in Custody Visitation" (Excerpt from Modern Child Custody Practice by Jeff Atkinson)

January 2004 -- Read now
Member benefit: Section's book publishing program
Featured article: "Ethics: Problems Related to Confidentiality" by Lew Becker

November 2003 -- Read now
Member benefit: Online Resource Center
Featured article: "Common Law Marriage--Abolished?" by Kate Vetrano

October 2003 -- Read now
Member benefit: Using the FAMLAWESQ listserv
Featured article: "The Standards of Practice for Lawyers Representing Children in Custody Cases""