Cooperative Private Divorce: Perspectives on the Proposed Legislation

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.