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1. Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot
2. Dividing Assets and Debts Equitably
3. Exploring Parenting Plans and Child 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 - 10:15, Christopher J. Gillette
   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. Does Your Client Need a Protective Order?
   7. What Types of Divorce Procedures are Available?
   8. Using a Divorce Checklist to Make Sure Your Bases are Covered
   9. 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
   10. Negotiation, Mediation or Litigation – Making the Right Choice
   11. Potential Pitfalls That May be Encountered
2. DIVIDING ASSETS AND DEBTS EQUITABLY
   10:30 - 11:45, J. Reuss
   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 PARENTING PLANS AND CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES
   12:45 - 2:00, Brenda L. Wahler
   1. The Scope of Child Custody Jurisdiction and How it Will Affect You
   2. Types of Parenting Arrangements
   3. Establishing and Enforcing a Parenting Plan
   4. Modification of a Parenting Plan
   5. Review of Sample Parenting Agreements
   6. Child Support Calculations and Modifications
   7. Determining Spousal Maintenance
   8. Medical and Healthcare Considerations
4. ETHICAL PERILS IN DIVORCE PRACTICE
   2:15 - 3:15, J. Reuss
   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
   3:15 - 4:30, Christopher J. Gillette
   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

CHRISTOPHER J. GILLETTE is a family law practitioner in Bozeman, Montana. Mr. Gillette has spoken for National Business Institute, local and state bar functions, and the King County Judges Conference. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Virginia and his J.D. degree from the University of Puget Sound. Mr. Gillette is a member of the King County (Family Law Section), Montana (Family Law Section), Washington State and American bar associations, the State Bar of Montana and the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, as well as serving as the current president of the Gallatin County Bar Association.

J. REUSS is a partner in the Billings law firm of Guthals, Hunnes, & Reuss, P.C. Mr. Reuss received his B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, and his J.D. degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1981. He has a litigation practice with an emphasis on all aspects of domestic relations. Mr. Reuss has lectured at various continuing education programs and was previously an instructor at Eastern Montana College and Rocky Mountain College.

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