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    August 2021 Newsletter

     

    Family

    Call for Nominations

    Applications for Council and Officer positions are now open. Submit a nomination data form by November 1, 2021.

    2021 Section of Family Law Fall CLE Conference | October 6-9, 2021 | Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts | Lake Buena Vista, FL

    Join us for our 2021 Fall CLE Conference! You will have the opportunity to learn from experts in family law and assisted reproductive technologies during our 10.5 hours of CLE programming, to network with colleagues, and to enjoy unforgettable social events. Please register and make your hotel reservation as soon as possible—rooms go quickly. Please visit our conference website for more information. We look forward to seeing everyone at our Fall Conference!

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    Awards and Initiatives

    The ABA Family Law Section Charitable Fund Billable Hour Campaign

    This year we are kicking off a new “Hourly Billing Rate Fundraising Drive” campaign to raise money for the ABA Family Law Section Charitable Fund. 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.

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    September Book of the Month

    101+ Practical Solutions for the Family Lawyer: Sensible Answers to Common Problems, Fourth Edition

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    101+ Practical Solutions for the Family Lawyer: Sensible Answers to Common Problems, Fourth Edition

    101+ Practical Solutions for the Family Lawyer: Sensible Answers to Common Problems, Fourth Edition

    $14995

    MEMBERS save 10-20%

    Family Law Section's Newest Book

    Contested Adoptions: A Lawyer's Guide to All Sides

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    Contested Adoptions: A Lawyer's Guide to All Sides

    By Karen K Greenberg et al.

    An adoption can be fraught with high emotions and unexpected roadblocks. Explaining the basics of an uncontested adoption and steps that can help keep it that way, this book then discusses the many f…

    $13995

    MEMBERS save 10-21%

    Committee Brown Bags

    All Committee Brown Bags will take place from 1:00-2:00pm ET. There is no fee to participate in Section brown bags; however, you must register to receive the meeting information. Click on the brown bag title to read the full description and to register. Please note: The content of these programs does not meet requirements for continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation. You will not receive CLE credit for attending.

    September Brown Bag

    Trial Practice & Techniques Committee (September 13, 2021)
    "Cross-Examination" 

    Alimony Committee (September 23, 2021)

    Young Lawyers Committee (September 28, 2021)
    "What Bar Association Involvement Can Do For You and How to Become More Involved"

    Adoption Committee (September 30, 2021)
    "Termination Trends"
    Is it becoming easier or harder to terminate parental rights? For example, in Tennessee there are many more best interest factors that have been added, but the trend in appeals seems to be reversing terminations. 

    Introducing the Family Law Podcast Series

    Listen to our podcasts to stay up-to-date on current trends in family law and hear from special guest speakers. During our podcasts, we discuss practical tips and challenges facing attorneys in the United States and try to assist our listeners in becoming better lawyers. Information on streaming our podcasts from your favorite providers will be available soon.

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