This CLE examines proposed
Minnesota legislation (HF 1348/SF 1361) to create a cooperative private divorce
program and offer perspectives on what the program would mean for those involved
in family transitions and the legal system. Specifically, the presenters
discuss:
• The
proposed cooperative divorce program,
including:
o Reasons
behind the proposed
program
o Basic
principles of cooperative private
divorce
o The process to
obtain a cooperative private divorce
•
Constitutionality
• Impacts of the proposed
legislation on:
o Dispute
resolution in family
matters
o
Parenting time and child support
o Financial
issues
o Real property
transactions
•
Self-representation in family matters
• The role of
the courts
If you’d like to be more
informed during the public discussion of this legislation, or if you are an
attorney or mediator who works with families in transition, you are sure to gain
perspective on what is proposed and what it would mean for
families.
This CLE is available until
October 26, 2017.
Presenters:
Moderator: Kathleen Gearin,
JAMS Neutral; Ramsey County District Judge, Retired
Panelists: Michael Dittberner, Family Law Attorney,
Linder, Dittberner, Bryant & Winter
Andy Dawkins, Attorney, Former Child
Support Magistrate, Former member of the MN House of Representatives
Tanja
Manrique, Attorney, Tanja K. Manrique, LLC, and Senior Minnesota Judge
CLE
Credits:
1.5 Standard CLE Credit approved | Event Code: 211903
Cost:
MSBA Members: $29.95
Non-MSBA Members:
$64.95