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Section of Family Law
The Section of Family Law has thousands of lawyer, associate, and law student members worldwide. Our members are dedicated to serving the field of family law in areas such as adoption, assisted reproductive technologies, custody, divorce, and military law. Discover the many benefits we can offer you!
Enhance Your Trial Skills & Techniques
35th Annual Trial Advocacy Institute
The ABA Section of Family Law has recruited a team of the best and brightest family law trial lawyers, judges, advocacy teachers, and expert witnesses to give you personalized attention as you master the art and skills of family law trial advocacy in a hands-on format that puts you into the courtroom.
Register - NowThe ABA Family Law Section Charitable Fund Billable Hour Campaign
Help support our Charitable Fund by donating to our Hourly Billing Rate Fundraising Drive campaign. We are asking each and every Section Member to donate the monetary equivalent of one (1) billable hour of your time to support the FLS Charitable Fund. If you do not charge hourly for your time, you can still make a donation in any dollar amount.
Family Law Committees
Monthly Brown Bag Teleconferences
Join us for brown bag teleconferences on a variety of topics produced by our committees. Recordings of these brown bags are available to Section Members.
Committee Corner Articles
Stay up-to-date on the latest issues in family law with articles written by our committees. These articles are featured in our eNewsletter.
Communities
The Family Law communities exists to provide all ABA Family Law members with a place to ask each other questions and receive announcements. You can post discussion questions, view files, register for events, and connect with other Family Law members across the globe.
Contact Family Law Staff
ABA Section of Family Law, 321 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654. Phone: (312) 988-5145
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
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Publications to Help You Succeed
Family Advocate
This quarterly magazine prepares you for practice with timely news and tips from insiders who know family law.
Family Law Quarterly
This scholarly journal keeps practitioners current with an analytical view of existing and emerging family law issues.
Family Law Charitable Fund
Promoting Diversity, Access to Justice & Education in the Family Law Profession
Donations to our charitable fund enable our Section to enhance diversity and inclusion in the profession, promote access to justice, support public service projects and education, and recognize outstanding volunteer family lawyers helping people when they need help the most.
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Recently Published Books
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Effectively Representing Clients in Family Mediation
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The Special Needs Child and Divorce: A Practical Guide to Handling and Evaluating Cases, Second Edition
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Cost-Effective Child Custody Litigation
Around the Section
Resources
ABA Job Board
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Allstate Insurance Company New Orleans, LA, United States
Senior Trial Attorney - New Orleans, LA (Remote/Home Based) - Allstate Insurance Company - New Orleans, LA
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Allstate New Orleans, LA, United States
Senior Trial Attorney - New Orleans, LA (Remote/Home Based) - Allstate - New Orleans, LA
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Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. Milwaukee, WI, United States
Family Law Staff Attorney - Milwaukee Office - Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. - Milwaukee, WI
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