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Section CLE Publications
To search all available CLE Publications, visit CeLE Search at http://www.ncbar.org/cle/celeSearch.aspx. To view Family Law CLE Programs, click here.
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2007 Post-Separation Support and Alimony Update
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Abstract: Representing the Dependant Spouse (Providing expenses, Supporting spouse's income, Francis v. Francis and Swain v. Swain, Types of income, "Income vs. cash flow", Preparation of expense affidavits, Savings and standard of living) - Representing the Support Spouse (Challenging the expenses of the dependant spouse, Preparing financial affidavits, Strategy (post-separation support vs. alimony), Imputing income to a dependant spouse, Minimizing income to client, Asset shifting (Interim distribution), Earning capacity and estate comparison issues, Alimony factors, "double-dipping" with closely held businesses) - Ethics Speaker (Mental Health Risks and Professional Obligations re: Mediators and Attorneys in representing difficult (depressed, suicidal, dangerous) clients during mediations and arbitrations) - Non-money issues in alimony cases (Cohabitation, Recrimination, Codonation, Post-separation (mis)conduct, Dealing with the "time limitations" imposed by local rules, Proving adultery) - Alimony for Older Spouses (Retirement, Issues surrounding insurance (COBRA, NC Continuation Coverage), Social Security, Disability, Medicare and Medicaid issues.) - Alimony Guidelines (ALI report on Alimony Guidelines) - Judges Panel/case problem
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Complex Custody Issues - Child's Play? (2007 Family Law Section Annual Meeting)
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Abstract: Case Law Updates (Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption, Separation Agreements) - Parental Alienation (Children who resist visitation, Family systems model, Rebuilding broken relationships) - Third Party Custody (Parents' waiver of their constitutionally protected status, "School custody orders", Grandparent visitation) - Relocation (Do's and Don'ts, Judicial perspective) - Case Law Updates (Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Civil Procedure, Pre-marital/Post-marital Agreements, Alienation of Affection/Criminal Conversation) - Custody Evaluations: The Lawyer's Perspective (Standards, The "lingo", What to look for in a report, Cross examination when the report hurts) - Child Support Guidelines and Deviation (Overview of the new Guidelines, What's different?, Deviation from the Guidelines) - The Fundamental Right to Parent (Custody of children born by invitro-fertilization to unmarried lesbian women, The law in other states, Applicable NC Law, A look at three 2006 NC trial court decisions)
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Don't Get Burned On or Off the Beach (25th Family Law Section Annual Meeting)
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Abstract: Case Law Update (Separation Agreement; Adoption; Child Support; Child Custody) - Discovery of Technological Info: Laying Foundations for Discovered Technological Evidence - Practicing Law Looking Over Your Shoulder - Case Law Update (Civil Procedure; Equitable Distribution; Alimony; Domestic Violence; Torts) - Rule 45 / Rule 4 - Understanding the Impact of Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 - How to Deal with Difficult Opponents (Related Topic: Technology Discovery & Evidence)
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Estate Planning in Prenuptial Agreements
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Abstract: The prevalence of one or multiple divorces and mixed families has increased acceptance of the use of prenuptial agreements in estate planning. This program will review the federal estate and gift tax implications of prenuptial agreements and analyze the techniques estate planners should incorporate into those agreements.
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Family (Un)Ties: The Basics of Family Law
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Abstract: Advocacy & Professionalism - Client Contact and Management - Managing a Child Custody Case - Preparing and Managing a Child Support Case - Post Separation Support, Alimony & Fees - Civil Procedure and Courtroom Procedure - Strategic Interrogation and Examination Techniques - Case Management - Equitable Distribution Overview - Managing an Equitable Distribution Case - Basic Tax Issues - Real Estate Issues and Transactions - Basic Business Valuation Concepts - Identification and Division of Various Types of Retirement Benefits - Settlement Agreements (Related Topics: ethics / professionalism, commercial appraisals, residential appraisals, free trader agreements, different types of deeds, exparte communications, rules of civil procedure) Qualifies for N.C. State Bar Family Law Specialization Credit.
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Family Law Marital Claims w/ Forms CD (2004) First Edition
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Abstract: This first edition book, available at discounted rate for members of the Family Law Section, delivers initial information and forms related to a broad range of family law issues. Designed as a starting place and a foundation, it sets out with brief annotations the elements of claims, lists of applicable statutory provisions, and the major cases. Other sections include: Tax provisions; Ethics provisions; Tort claims; Resources for books; Newsletters; Web sites; AOC forms; Telephone Directory of local child custody mediators, family court administrators, and district court judges; BONUS Forms CD of basic forms for litigation. "The Checklist feature in particular is really helpful, along with the sample forms. The Your Forms section is really nice too. You can start with a Template Form [from the CD] and then develop the forms you'll eventually be using in practice." - Jessica R. Sharpe, Raleigh
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Information Security for Lawyers and Law Firms
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Abstract: Written for lawyers and lawfirms, this book provides sound advice and offers valuable guidelines and assistance to bridge the worlds of law and technology on important information security issues that face the legal professional every day. Content includes: The ethical duties of lawyers relating to securing their electronic information; How a small lawfirm can have reliable security; What are worms, Trojans, spyware, malware, spiders, key loggers and their implications; Is it safe to use wireless technology for the delivery of legal services; In large firms, what information security duties can be delegated; How lawyers and other law firm personnel can be trained in information security.
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Innocent Spouse Defense: What Family Law Practitioners Should Know
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Abstract: Spouses are generally jointly and severally liable for tax deficiencies and other tax penalties. The benefits of filing a joint return can be easily offset if one spouse causes the other to become liable for substantial sums of taxes. The "innocent spouse defense" provides some relief to one of the spouses. This program is intended for the non-tax specialist and will provide an overview of the defense and practical advice on how to successfully assert it. (telephone seminar)
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Light and Life at the End of the Tunnel: Resources to Aid Lawyers to Live Better Lives
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Abstract: Unique Psychological Problems Facing Lawyers o Non-Traditional Health Care Providers o *Recovering from Debilitating Mental Conditions or Addictions o Resources Available to Firms to Enhance Lawyer Effectiveness and Address Lawyer Impairment o Scarface: Unmasking the Stigma (Live program luncheon keynote speaker) o How the State Bar Processes Impaired Lawyer Cases o Getting the Best Out of Your Brightest and Helping Them Get the Best Out of Themselves o The Firm's Response to the Impaired Lawyer (counseling, quality of life, impaired lawyers, substance abuse, ethics, treatment centers, depression, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, privacy issues, intervention, treatment, private health providers, counseling)
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Military Service: Special Relief in Family Law, Debt Collection, Leasing and Taxes
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Abstract: As LLCs have become the default entity for many businesses, the number of LLCs filing for bankruptcy or falling into insolvency increases, too. This program will review the major bankruptcy and tax issues that arise when transactional counsel advise a financially distressed LLC. Among other areas, this program will cover heightened duties of LLC managers as the LLC enters the vicinity of insolvency, LLC member issues, discharge of indebtedness income concerns, and the preservation of net operating losses for later use.
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N.C. Child Support Calculator 2006, Version 1.1 by Thomas W. Traxler
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Abstract: The N.C. Child Support Calculator 2006, Version 1.1, developed by Traxler Legal Software Solutions LLC, can be purchased as a CD or downloaded right from the Web. CSC06 is legal software for lawyers, judges and mediators that provides powerful calculations in an easy-to-use program when you need to calculate child support pursuant to the new 2006 North Carolina Child Support Guidelines (effective Oct. 1, 2006). Software Highlights: Accurate calculations; User friendly; Allows the user to take the flat 25% child care tax credit or to estimate the actual credit based upon the parent's income and exemptions. More importantly, the program recognizes the IRS limit on the amount of child care expense you can take the credit on ($250 for 1 child, $500 for 2 or more). It has an easy export to Word function and provides resizable and official worksheets. Purchase the CD or a Web download of the software. Additional user licenses also available for one, two, three or unlimited licenses. Registration key codes provided with confirmation of Web download or when CD arrives. (CD)??????
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Structuring, Administering and Defending FLPs
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Abstract: Family Limited Partnerships are among the most popular vehicles for passing businesses and other forms of wealth between generations of family. This program will provide an intermediate-level guidance about structuring and administering FLPs to withstand the scrutiny and possible challenge of the IRS.
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The Constructive Divorce Guidebook: Empowering Families to Reach Long-Term Positive Results, Mark Chinn
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Abstract: This book views family trials not as contests to be won or lost, but as challenges for affirmative resolution for all concerned parties. After reading this book, you will be able to help your clients to resolve family disputes in a manner that will lead to long-term results for the families and children of divorce. This book shows you how to: Develop techniques for eliminating or deflecting negative tactics; Create a framework within both which sides to a dispute feel safe resolving conflicts without damaging the other party; Maintain civility toward opposing counsel, parties, staff, members of the court system and third parties affected by the dispute; Examine alternative dispute resolution and negotiation tactics and methods that lead to "win-win" solutions and encourage the use of the values and principles learned in our various faiths, which can and should be woven into the fabric of our problem solving; Adopt law practice management methods for the preparation of mediations, trials, and negotiation, which foster civil and courteous conduct; and Implement behavior analysis and modification for lawyers and others involved in the process.??
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The Cybersleuth's Guide to the Internet
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Abstract: Much information once only available to professional researchers from expensive sources is now available for free on the Internet, if you know how to find it. This book will show you how to be a cyber-detective and unearth this information FREE (or at low cost!) on the Web. Also included is Levitt and Rosch's North Carolina-specific resource guide on CD. Fully bookmarked and searchable, the CD makes conducting Internet-based N.C. legal research a snap! The book includes examples based on real world research scenarios. Whether you're just starting to use the Internet for serious research or you're a seasoned online research veteran, this book can help you find what you're looking for fast and free. Learn how to use the same tools as skip tracers & private investigators. Find out How to Dig Up "Dirt" About Anyone; Uncover Information to Attack Someone's Credibility; Seek out the Smoking Gun; Mine the Web for Missing People; Discover Addresses (Home and Email); Find Phone Numbers (Even Cellular); Locate Aliases, Employer's Name; Glean Personal Information; Unearth Property Records; Access Public Records. Find free legal research like Full-Text Case Law Databases; Elusive Government Documents; Federal, State and Local Primary Law; Secondary Legal Resources (law review articles, legal news, etc.); Legal Practice Materials and more! (290 page soft cover)
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The Electronic Evidence and Discovery Handbook Second Edition
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Abstract: E-Discovery and the use of electronic evidence has increased dramatically over the past few years, but many lawyers still struggle with the complexities of dealing with electronic information. This comprehensive book provides lawyers with the templates they need to develop an effective E-Discovery strategy, and to frame appropriate E-Discovery requests. In addition to the ready-made forms, the authors also supply helpful information and commentary to bring you rapidly up to speed in the electronic discovery field. The accompanying CD-ROM features over 70 forms in Word format. Also included is an extensive electronic evidence case digest with over 200 cases summarized!?
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The Lawyer's Guide to Fact Finding on the Internet, Third Edition
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Abstract: The most user-friendly Internet research book available for legal professionals today. A complete hands-on guide that shares the secrets, shortcuts, and realities of conducting fact finding on the Internet. Written for legal professionals, this comprehensive desk reference lists, categorizes, and describes hundreds of free and fee-based Internet sites. Useful for investigations, depositions, trial presentations, medical research, gathering competitive intelligence, finding expert witnesses, fact checking of all kinds. Includes information on browsers, search engines, Weblogs, library databases, public records. Includes CD of all links mentioned in book. Select relevant research sources; Access subjects guides, newsgroups, and listserves; Find experts; Research companies, public records; Conduct medical, statistical, international research. Icon system immediately identifies free & free-with-registration sites, pay sites; practical tips & advice on using specific sites; an easy-to-use topical structure, organized the way lawyers think, starting with the best sites first; over 150 screen shots of Web sites; and over 700 pages of factual categories & updated URLs. Stop wasting time on the Internet, and make the Internet work for you! With purchase receive free subscription to bi-monthly e-mail newsletter updating the book: A $99 value.
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The Military Divorce Handbook: A Practical Guide to Representing Military Personnel and Their Families
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Abstract: The Military Divorce Handbook guides you through the complexities of all aspects of representing military personnel or their spouses to help you provide competent and thorough representation for your client. Chapters explain the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), military tax issues, and the important issue of dividing military retirement benefits. Also covered are the difficult and increasingly important issues of custody and domestic violence involving servicemembers. Explaining complex issues in clear, current and concise language, The Military Divorce Handbook also features numerous "Practice Tips" throughout the text. The handbook includes a glossary, table of cases, and comprehensive index, as well as a CD-ROM with forms and additional background material. Handling divorce and family law cases involving servicemembers has never been timelier. As a result of the large number of recent National Guard and Reserve mobilizations, these complex issues will affect nearly all family lawyers - not just those whose practices are located near major military bases. Furthermore, due to pending Defense Department overseas basing withdrawals, more and more of these servicemembers will be stationed back in the U.S. in the future. Published by American Bar Association. 7x10 Paperback 650 pages + CD-ROM.
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When Mediators Listen, People Talk: Understanding the Law, the Parties and the Process (13th Dispute Resolution Section Annual Meeting)
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Abstract: Recent Developments in Mediation Practice-Statutes, Rules, Cases and Programs - Ethics Update - Approaching Damages with a Mediation Mindset: Should Presenting Damages to an Insurance Adjuster and Defense Counsel be Different from Presenting Damages to a Jury? - Round Table Discussion - Break Out Sessions (A. Workers' Compensation Legal Update and Medicare Primer; B. A New Practice: Mediation before the Clerk of Court; C. A Specialists View of Family Law: A Legal Update and Practical Skills Mediating Domestic Cases) - Break Out Sessions (A. Workers' Compensation Legal Update and Medicare Primer; B. Employment Law: Legal Update and Practical Skills for Mediating Employment Law Cases; C. A Specialists View of Family Law: A Legal Update and Practical Skills Mediating Domestic Cases) (Related Topics: Mediating Damages, Dispute Resolution, Case Law Update)
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Woe is Me, Meeting the 2 "D"s...Death and Divorce in North Carolina (Joint program of the Family Law and Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Sections)
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Abstract: Laying the Groundwork: A. Family Law for the Estate Lawyer; B. Estate Planning/Estate Administration for the Family Lawyer, Recent developments and Cross-over Topics, Before the Marriage: Drafting an Enforceable Prenuptial Agreement, During the Marriage but Before Death: the Estate Planning Perspective, During the Marriage but Before Death: the Family Law Perspective, During the Marriage but After Death: Family Law Concerns in the Midst of an Estate Administration, Panel Discussion - Hypothetical (Related Topics: equitable distribution, alimony, trusts: QPRT, probate, priority of claim, child support, pre-marital agreement)
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