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1. Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot
2. Dividing Assets and Debts Equitably
3. Exploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues
4. Ethical Perils in Divorce Practice
5. Completing the Divorce

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1. GETTING A DIVORCE CASE OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
   9:00 - 10:30, Kenneth E. Taylor
   1. Tactics for Thoroughly Interviewing the Client
   2. Review of Fundamental Documents in the Divorce Case
   3. Drafting an Inclusive Separation Agreement
   4. Conducting Effective Discovery
   5. Separating Joint Accounts
   6. Can You Establish Grounds for Divorce?
   7. Does Your Client Need a Protective Order?
   8. What Types of Divorce Procedures are Available?
   9. Using a Divorce Checklist to Make Sure Your Bases are Covered
   10. Taking the First Steps in Starting the Divorce Action
       1. Drafting Initial Divorce Proceedings
       2. What the Response Should Look Like
       3. Properly Serving Papers
   11. Negotiation, Mediation or Litigation – Making the Right Choice
   12. Potential Pitfalls That May be Encountered
2. DIVIDING ASSETS AND DEBTS EQUITABLY
   10:45 - 12:00, Carla A. Barone
   1. Asset Discovery
   2. Factoring in Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
   3. Ways to Identify Assets Acquired before Marriage
   4. Which Assets are Exempt from Distribution?
   5. Tackling Tough Valuation Issues
   6. What are Considered Marital Assets?
   7. Retirement Plans, Pensions and Insurance: How are Long Term Assets Affected?
   8. Dividing Debt – Who is Liable?
   9. Modification and Enforcement of Asset Distribution
3. EXPLORING CUSTODY, VISITATION AND SUPPORT ISSUES
   1:00 - 2:30, James D. Hirschfield
   1. The Scope of Child Custody Jurisdiction and How it Will Affect You
   2. Types of Custody Arrangements
   3. Establishing and Enforcing Visitation
   4. Modification of Custody and Visitation Terms
   5. Review of Sample Custody Agreements
   6. Child Support Calculations and Modifications
   7. Determining Spousal Maintenance and Alimony
   8. Medical and Healthcare Considerations
   9. Dealing with the Relocation of a Child
4. ETHICAL PERILS IN DIVORCE PRACTICE
   2:45 - 3:45, Pamela M. Magnano
   1. Controlling Client Relations and Recognizing Dishonesty
   2. When Withdrawal of Counsel is Appropriate
   3. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
   4. Confidentiality and Disclosure Issues
   5. Calculating Fair Attorneys' Fees
5. COMPLETING THE DIVORCE
   3:45 - 4:30, Carla A. Barone
   1. Drafting and Review of the Marital Settlement Agreement
      1. Key Components of the Successful Settlement Agreement
      2. Incorporating Necessary Standard Clauses
      3. Practical Considerations
   2. Final Divorce Wrap-Up Checklist
   3. Final Judgment or Decree of Divorce
   4. Appealing the Judgment or Divorce Decree
   5. Tackling Post Divorce Legal Problems

CARLA A. BARONE is an attorney in the law firm of Mariani & Reck, LLC. Ms. Barone has been an attorney for more than 13 years and focuses her practice on divorce litigation, divorce mediation and estate planning.  She handles a variety of dissolution of marriage, child custody and child support cases. Her cases often involve the valuation of complex assets, business income and the division of assets for high-net worth families. Ms. Barone is a member of the New London County Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association (Family Law Section) and the Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network. She earned her J.D. degree from the City University of New York School of Law.

JAMES D. HIRSCHFIELD is a partner in the law firm of Cramer & Anderson LLP. Mr. Hirschfield has been an attorney for more than 25 years and focuses his practice on family law matters. He is a family special master in the Litchfield Superior Court and the Regional Family Trial Docket, Middletown Superior Court. Mr. Hirschfield is a member of the Waterbury, Litchfield County and Connecticut bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from Central Connecticut State College and his J.D. degree from the University of Bridgeport.

PAMELA M MAGNANO is a principal in the West Harftford law firm of O'Connell, Flaherty & Attmore, LLC. Ms. Magnano practices in the area of family law, representing clients in divorces, legal separations, support issues and child custody matters in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. She was recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2010 New England rising star and a 2011 Connecticut rising star. Ms. Magnano is licensed to practice law in both Connecticut and Massachusetts and is a member of the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Hartford County, and American bar associations. She earned her B.A. degree from Stetson University and her J.D. degree from Suffolk University School of Law.

KENNETH E. TAYLOR is a partner in the law firm of Cramer & Anderson LLP. Mr. Taylor has been an attorney for more than 25 years and practices in the areas of divorce, personal injury and real estate law. He is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Litchfield County and Connecticut bar associations. Mr. Taylor earned his B.A. degree from Southern Connecticut State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Bridgeport.

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