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    June 2021 Newsletter

     

    Family

    Self-Employment Income in Child Support Guidelines: A View Across the States

    By: Dr. Laura S. Miller, CFA, CVA

    This article identifies and discusses common elements of child support guidelines across the nation, particularly as they relate to self-employment income.

    ABA Hybrid Annual Meeting

    The ABA will conduct the first-ever Hybrid Annual Meeting, in Chicago. While all events may be attended virtually, governance meetings including the Board of Governors and House of Delegates meetings will also take place in person at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Any in-person governance meetings will be subject to health and safety guidelines in effect at that time. Please check the full schedule of events to determine what option is best for you. One way or the other, we look forward to “seeing” you in August!

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    July Book of the Month

    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.

    July Brown Bag

    Special Needs Committee (July 8, 2021)
    “Divorce Advice for Special Needs Families”

     

    Awards and Initiatives

    2021 Allen Gary Palmer Excellence in Service and Commitment Award Winner

    We are pleased to announce that Maleaha Brown is the 2021 recipient of the ABA Section of Family Law Allen Gary Palmer Excellence in Service and Commitment Award. Maleaha graduated from the Fellowship Program in 2020. Since then, she’s participated in FLS leadership by being co-chair of the Domestic Violence Committee, member of the Program Support Fund Committee, and a member of the CLE Committee. Congratulations, Maleaha!

    2021 Jean Crowe Pro Bono Award Winner

    This year’s winner of the Jean Crowe Pro Bono Award goes to Cindy Kirby of Toledo, OH. Cindy graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude, in August 1980 at the age of 19, and from the University of Toledo College of Law with a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, in May 1992. For twenty-three years, Cindy was a sole practitioner with a concentration in family law. When her husband Mike retired as a Magistrate from the Lucas County Domestic Relations Court in the spring of 2016, they formed Kirby & Kirby, Ltd., where Cindy is the senior partner. She is a diligent advocate of pro bono legal services. Congratulations, Cindy!

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