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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

1. GETTING A DIVORCE CASE OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
   9:00 - 10:15, Sally B. Gold
   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
   10:30 - 11:45, Sally B. Gold
   1. Factoring in Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
   2. Ways to Identify Assets Acquired Before Marriage
   3. Which Assets are Exempt from Distribution?
   4. Tackling Tough Valuation Issues
   5. What are Considered Marital Assets?
   6. Retirement Plans, Pensions and Insurance: How are Long Term Assets Affected?
   7. Dividing Debt – Who is Liable?
   8. Modification and Enforcement of Asset Distribution
3. EXPLORING CUSTODY, VISITATION AND SUPPORT ISSUES
   12:45 - 2:15, William M. Ferris
   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
   2:15 - 3:15, Debra B. Cruz
   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
   3:30 - 4:30, Debra B. Cruz
   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

DEBRA B. CRUZ is a principal with the law firm of Levin & Gann, P.A., where she practices in the areas of domestic relations, divorces, custody disputes, child support, alimony and mediation. Ms. Cruz is a member of the Baltimore City Family Law Committee, Professional Ethics Committee of the Baltimore City Bar Association, Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland Peer Review Committee, and the Bench and Bar Committee. She has lectured on recent developments in Maryland family law. Ms. Cruz received her B.A. degree, with honors, and her J.D. degree from the University of Florida.

WILLIAM M. FERRIS is a partner in the Annapolis law firm of Krause & Ferris, Attorneys at Law, where he practices in the areas of family law, criminal defense, tax litigation, civil litigation, appellate litigation and military law. He is an adjunct faculty member for the Anne Arundel County Community College paralegal program. Mr. Ferris has lectured for the Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education for Lawyers and was the article supervisor for the revision of the Family Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland . He earned his B.S. degree, with distinction, from the United States Naval Academy and both his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, and his LL.M. degree, in taxation, from the University of Baltimore. Mr. Ferris is a member of the Anne Arundel County (past chair of the Family Law Committee), Maryland State and American (member, Family and Juvenile Law Committee) bar associations.

SALLY B. GOLD has a small family law firm in Baltimore where she practices in the area of family law. She received her A.B. degree, magna cum laude, from Goucher College and her J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Maryland School of Law. Ms. Gold is a member of the Family Law Section Council of the Bar Association of Baltimore City, the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc., and she was a charter board member of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Inc. She is a past board member of Downtown Baltimore Child Care, Inc., and a former president of Women's Law Center, Inc.

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