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Protecting Privacy in Family
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Michigan’s Must-Attend
Family Law Event
ICLE’s Family Law Institute continues to be the event that brings together
Michigan’s most respected family law practitioners—judges, lawyers,
referees, psychologists, tax advisors, CPAs, and more for a day and a half of
unparalleled education and networking. Get the latest updates, strategies,
and practical tools you need to succeed in your family law practice.
Exceptional Networking
Rub elbows with over 40 family law
judges from across the state, find
that expert you’ve been looking for,
discover a new referral source, or just
catch up with a colleague or two.
Trusted Updates
This year the Honorable Janice K.
Cunningham’s popular caselaw and
legislative update has been extended
to include her thoughtful analysis
of the Supreme Court’s decision in
Obergefell v Hodges.
Expert Advice on Difficult
Family Law Issues
Whether it’s custody and medical
marijuana, abuse and neglect, or
handling challenging personalities,
get practical strategies for dealing
with your toughest cases and clients.
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Improve Your
Advocacy Skills
Work through a mock case with
Michigan’s top family law litigators
and judges as they demonstrate the
mechanics of evidentiary hearings,
witness preparation, expert depositions,
cross-examination, and more.
New to Family Practice?
We’ve got you covered on core
topics like courtroom etiquette and
hearing preparation, working with
the Friend of the Court, and more.
New This Year—
Case Analysis Track
Take an in-depth look at some of
the most complicated cases from
last year and incorporate those
take-aways into your cases.
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Details
November 12–13, 2015
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Protecting Privacy in Family
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Wednesday, November 11
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Lawyer Dinner About Town
Thursday, November 12
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Agenda
8:00am
Continental Breakfast and Registration Daily
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015
8:00am Put the ICLE Partnership Resources to Work for Your Practice—Demonstration by ICLE Staff
9:00am Welcome and Introductions
9:20am Domestic Relations Caselaw and Statutory Update with Analysis
10:20am Marriage Equality Update—Obergefell v Hodges
10:40am Networking Break
10:55am The Changing Face of Today’s Family and its Impact on Family Law
Core Concepts Track
Intermediate/Advanced Track
Bench and Bar Track
11:55am
The Dos and Don’ts of
Courtroom Etiquette
Tax Tips for Practitioners
Top Tips for Communicating with
Difficult Personalities
12:45pm
Premises and Presentation Lunch
of the on
Blaine
B. Johnson Jr. AwardLunch on Premises
Lunch on Premises
Premises
2:00pm
Top 10 Issues Lawyers Should
Consider Regarding the
Established Custodial Environment
Discovering Hidden Income
From Interim to Final Orders:
What, When, and How?
2:55pm
Protecting Clients with Confidential
Settlement Agreements
Can ADR Make for a
“Good” Divorce?
Lessons Learned from My
UCCJEA Cases
3:35pm
Break
Networking Break
Networking Break
Networking Break
3:50pm
Friend of the Court: What You
Should Know About My County
Pre- and Postnuptial
Agreements
Hot Topics in Support
4:45pm
Grandparents, Guardians, and
Third-Party Custody Rights
Electronic Spying and Tracking
Spouses in Divorce Cases
Proving Paternity
5:30pm Networking Reception
6:30pm Lawyer Dinner About Town
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015
8:00am Focus Group: Mediation and Domestic Violence Cases
9:00am Medical Marijuana Use and Child Custody Cases
Case Analysis Track
Litigation Skills Track
Intersection with Family Law Track
10:00am
Top Takeaways from
Loutts v Loutts*
Effective Motion Practice*
The Intersection of Criminal and
Family Law*
10:45am
Networking Break
Networking Break
Networking Break
11:00am
Top Takeaways from
Diez v Davey*
Deposing the
Economic Expert*
What Every Family Lawyer Needs to
Know About the Child Welfare System*
11:50am
Top Takeaways from
Butler v Simmons-Butler*
The Evidentiary Hearing and
Witness Preparation*
The Intersection of Divorce and
Estate Planning*
* MP3 download available to all registrants after the seminar.
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Featured Speakers
Mary Chartier
Veronica R. Leonard
Alane & Chartier PLC, Lansing
Veronica R. Leonard PLLC, Southfield
Mary Chartier practices
primarily in criminal defense,
defending parents charged
with abuse and neglect, and
appellate work. She practices in
courts throughout the state and
practices extensively in federal
court. Before cofounding her current firm, she worked at the
Michigan Supreme Court for Justice Michael F. Cavanagh.
Ms. Chartier is a member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys
of Michigan, National Association of Criminal Defense
Attorneys, and the National College of DUI Defense. She
has taught at Western Michigan University Cooley Law
School for over 10 years.
Veronica R. Leonard began
her private practice in 2004,
handling issues in all areas of
family law, including divorce,
child support, custody,
postjudgment modifications,
and enforcement proceedings.
She began her legal career as a law clerk for the Oakland
County Friend of the Court. While attending Wayne State
University Law School, Ms. Leonard was a judicial law clerk for
Hon. Barry L. Howard of the Oakland County Circuit Court,
and after graduation she was a judicial staff attorney with
Hon. Linda S. Hallmark of the Oakland County Probate Court.
Jason W. LeRoy
Professor Pamela J. Smock
Doeren Mayhew, Troy
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Jason W. LeRoy is a shareholder
in the firm’s Valuation and
Litigation Support Group.
For more than 12 years he has
garnered business valuation
experience on both litigation
and nonlitigation engagements.
He works alongside manufacturers, contractors, auto
dealers, retailers, wholesalers, realtors, financial institutions,
health care, and energy professionals to build credible cases
for clients. He analyzes financial evidence for a variety
of litigation matters, including lost profits, mergers and
acquisitions, damage calculations, family law, fraud and
forensics, shareholder disputes, and business interruption.
Professor Pamela J. Smock,
professor of sociology and
research, is a demographer and
sociologist and has published
on an array of topics relating
to family patterns and change
in the United States. These
include unmarried cohabitation; the economic consequences
of divorce and marriage for women, men, and children;
nonresident fatherhood; child support; the motherhood wage
penalty; children’s economic well-being in various family
structures; and racial/ethnic differences in family patterns. Her
research has been supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver
National Institute for Child Health and Human Development.
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I always leave with helpful
information to apply to my cases.
It renews my love of the law.
Melissa L. Williams, Phoebe J. Moore PC, Caro
The best practitioners and
judges in Michigan sharing their
knowledge and tricks of the trade.
Gerald A. Eidt, Livingston County Friend of the Court, Howell
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Plenary Sessions
Moderator
Friday Plenary,
Litigation Skills Track
Moderator
Thursday Plenary,
Intermediate/
Advanced Track
James J.
Harrington III
Carol F.
Breitmeyer
Law Offices of James
J. Harrington III
PLC, Novi
Breitmeyer
Cushman
PLLC, Detroit
9:00am/Thursday
12:45pm/Thursday
Welcome and Introductions
Lunch on Premises and Presentation of the
Blaine B. Johnson Jr. Award
Carol F. Breitmeyer, Breitmeyer Cushman PLLC, Detroit
9:20am/Thursday
Domestic Relations Caselaw and Statutory
Update with Analysis
The Honorable Janice K. Cunningham returns with
her expert analysis of recent court decisions and
legislative enactments.
Hon. Janice K. Cunningham, Eaton County Circuit Court, Charlotte
10:20am/Thursday
Marriage Equality Update—Obergefell v Hodges
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court held that same-sex marriage
bans were unconstitutional and that states must recognize
lawful, same-sex marriages performed in other states. Get
expert analysis of this historic decision and answers to how the
decision will impact practitioners and judges alike.
Hon. Janice K. Cunningham, Eaton County Circuit Court, Charlotte
10:55am/Thursday
The Changing Face of Today’s Family and its
Impact on Family Law
It didn’t happen overnight, but the idea of the typical
American family doesn’t exist anymore. Gone are the
days of Ward and June Cleaver and in their place is a
more diverse, complex family. The “family unit” is now
undefined and limitless—and the family of two dads
and their adopted kids, or the grandparents raising
grandchildren, or the unmarried parents with kids from
the present and past relationships may just be the new
norm. Discover the importance of these trends and how
they directly influence the kinds of legal services family
law clients will need now and in the future.
Diana Raimi, Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC, Ann Arbor;
Professor Pamela J. Smock, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Catch up with new friends and colleagues at a leisurely lunch
and find out who is being honored for outstanding CLE
contributions with the Blaine B. Johnson Jr. Award.
5:30pm/Thursday
Networking Reception
6:30pm/Thursday
Lawyer Dinner About Town
Unwind at the end of the day with your favorite family law
speaker for fun, food, and networking.
(Separate registration required. Limit six people per host table; restaurants
to be decided by speakers. Each diner is responsible for his or her own meal.)
8:00am/Friday
Focus Group: Mediation and Domestic Violence Cases
Rebecca E. Shiemke, Chairperson, Family Law Section of the State Bar of
Michigan, Michigan Poverty Law Program, Ann Arbor
9:00am/Friday
Medical Marijuana Use and Child Custody Cases
There is still little guidance from the courts on whether
medical marijuana use in and of itself is enough to warrant a
change of custody or parenting time. Does such use constitute
“proper cause” or “change in circumstances?” Does the
“unreasonable danger to the minor child” language in the
MMMA take this issue out of the realm of the best interest
analysis of a judge? What about the issue of impairment
and how does one go about testing for that? Join in on the
discussion of these and other important issues regarding
medical marijuana and child custody from the perspective of
the family court judge as well as the family law and criminal
defense lawyers.
Natalie Alane, Alane & Chartier PLC, Lansing; Hon. Susan Esther Beebe,
4th Circuit Court, Jackson; Mary Chartier, Alane & Chartier PLC, Lansing
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Tracks
Core Concepts Track
11:55am/Thursday
The Dos and Don’ts of Courtroom Etiquette
Preparation is a must, but so is following proper courtroom decorum.
Things like how to introduce yourself, where to stand, and how to
address the court are just as important as knowing the mechanics of
the divorce complaint. Get judges’ perspectives on pitfalls to avoid and
best practices to adopt to maximize your next court appearance.
Hon. Lisa Gorcyca, 6th Circuit Court—Oakland County, Pontiac; Hon. Connie
Marie Kelley, Third Circuit Court Wayne County—Family Domestic Section, Detroit
2:00pm/Thursday
Top 10 Issues Lawyers Should Consider Regarding
the Established Custodial Environment
The happiness, stability, and security of the child are the
cornerstone of this concept—but what does that really mean and
how does that impact a custody request? Get the answers to those
questions and find out the most important ECE issues you should
be considering for your cases.
Allison E. Sleight, Kreis Enderle Hudgins & Borsos PC, Grand Rapids
2:55pm/Thursday
Protecting Clients with Confidential
Settlement Agreements
On the heels of the Peabody decision, learn strategies and drafting
techniques for your settlement agreements to ensure your client’s
personal information like finances or psychological records are
kept as confidential as possible; including in postjudgment
enforcement proceedings. Discover the consequences of merged
and nonmerged agreements and how those impact enforcement
and damages options for your clients.
Elizabeth K. Bransdorfer, Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC, Grand Rapids;
Hon. Jon A. Van Allsburg, 20th Judicial Circuit Court, Grand Haven
4:45pm/Thursday
Grandparents, Guardians, and Third-Party
Custody Rights
As the law continues to evolve in this area, knowing how to
advise clients about third-party custody is a must. Get practical
information on all aspects of third-party custody, including how
to obtain third-party custody, when it is appropriate, language to
include in the judgment of divorce, and much more.
Keri Middleditch, Alexander Eisenberg Middleditch & Spilman PLLC,
Birmingham; Hon. Elizabeth M. Pezzetti, Oakland County Probate
Court, Pontiac
Intermediate/Advanced Track
11:55am/Thursday
Tax Tips for Practitioners
Back by popular demand! Our faculty presents this year’s
round-up of the latest and greatest tax tips for lawyers who are
NOT tax experts, including whether your client should file
jointly or married-separate on his or her tax return and how
carryover losses can actually be an asset. Learn how these
easy-to-implement ideas can benefit your clients and your practice.
Richard A. Roane, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, Grand Rapids; Keldon K.
Scott, Mallory Lapka Scott & Selin PLLC, Lansing; Karen S. Sendelbach,
Nichols Sacks Slank Sendelbach & Buiteweg PC, Ann Arbor
2:00pm/Thursday
Discovering Hidden Income
Get tips from the experts on where to find hidden income
available for support. Using real life examples, learn the
kinds of documents that are likely to show hidden income
and the most common situations where income is likely to
be underreported or concealed. Discover what additional
information to request from opposing counsel, the various
analytical tools available to discover income, and when to
bring in a forensic expert.
FEATURED SESSION/3:50pm/Thursday
Gerald P. Cavellier, Hertz Schram PC, Bloomfield Hills; Jason W. LeRoy,
Doeren Mayhew, Troy
Friend of the Court: What You Should Know
About My County
2:55pm/Thursday
Process, procedures, and even forms used by FOC offices vary
widely from county to county and knowing those differences
before you appear can save you and your client invaluable time.
From threshold custody hearings, to support calculations, to
seizing assets, learn the most important differences in these
counties and how those will impact your next case.
Robert J. Hotchkiss, Ingham County Friend of the Court, Lansing; Sahera G.
Housey, Oakland County Friend of the Court, Pontiac; Deborah L. McNabb,
Circuit Court Referee, 17th Circuit Court, Family Division, Grand Rapids;
Hulen R. Simpson, Wayne County Friend of the Court, Detroit
Can ADR Make for a “Good” Divorce?
If there is such thing as a “good” divorce, it was likely
resolved through the use of ADR—it reduces family turmoil,
facilitates the co-parenting relationship and maintains a
secure parent-child relationship. Explore the best ADR
option for your client’s case and hear first-hand why and how
using ADR can help preserve the long-term well-being of
everyone involved.
Ben Burgess, Parmelee and Associates, Grand Haven; Michael B. Quinn, Miller
Johnson, Grand Rapids; Connie R. Thacker, Miller Johnson, Grand Rapids
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Tracks
Moderator
Core Concepts Track
Moderator
Bench and Bar Track
Allison E.
Sleight
Hon. Charles
S. Hegarty
Kreis Enderle
Hudgins &
Borsos PC,
Grand Rapids
Third Circuit
Court—Family Law
Section, Detroit
3:50pm/Thursday
2:00pm/Thursday
Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements
From Interim to Final Orders: What, When, and How
Prenuptial agreements are increasingly common, and
although some practitioners merely grab a form, the best
practice is to meet with the client and draft a contract
precisely for that case. Using recent caselaw and court
experiences, get advice concerning specific pitfalls in drafting
prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and learn litigation
strategies to defend or attack prenuptial agreements.
You know the drill: the court adopts an interim temporary order pending
a full hearing but then the hearing doesn’t take place, such that the interim
order effectively becomes final. What if the hearing was delayed for many
months while the parties were living under the interim order? Can or
should your client appeal the interim order or wait for a “final” order after
the hearing? What if the interim order was entered on an ex-parte basis?
Get answers to those and other tricky questions about when and how
an interim order becomes final, the statutes and court rules that govern
interim orders, and when orders become appealable orders, too.
Jennie Boldish Bryan, RizzoBryan PC, Grand Rapids
4:45pm/Thursday
Electronic Spying and Tracking Spouses in
Divorce Cases
What do you do when a client comes in with that “smoking
gun” evidence? If it was obtained through telephone
interception, spyware, GPS trackers, mobile device forensics,
webcams, or other unauthorized use of social media accounts,
there are a number of key issues lawyers must consider.
Understand the legalities of spousal spying, whether the evidence
can be used at all, whether your client violated federal or state
law, and how to ethically advise your client in these situations.
Henry S. Gornbein, Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein PLLC, Birmingham; J. Stott
Matthews, Spectrum Computer Forensics & Risk Management LLC, Franklin
Bench and Bar Track
11:55am/Thursday
Hon. Archie C. Brown, Presiding Judge, Washtenaw County Circuit Court-Family
Division, Ann Arbor; Ryan M. Kelly, Kelly & Kelly PC, Northville; Hon. Kathleen M.
McCarthy, Third Circuit Court, Detroit; Liisa R. Speaker, Speaker Law Firm PLLC, Lansing
2:55pm/Thursday
Lessons Learned from My UCCJEA Cases
Experience is the best teacher, but if you haven’t had a case involving the
Uniform Child-Custody and Jurisdiction Enforcement Act or the Hague
Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, this
session is the next best thing. Using case studies, navigate the issues raised
and solutions available under the UCCJEA and the Hague Convention.
Whether your Michigan case is paired with a competing custody claim
in another state or a different country, or your client seeks or opposes the
return of a child under the Hague Convention, get the practical advice you
will need to handle your next interstate or international custody case.
Hon. Charles S. Hegarty, Third Circuit Court—Family Law Section, Detroit;
Carla G. Testani, Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho PLC, Livonia
Top Tips for Communicating with
Difficult Personalities
3:50pm/Thursday
Don’t let the legal process stall because your client is
being “impossible!” High-conflict divorce cases can bring
out the worst in people. Learn how to recognize difficult
personality traits in your clients and implement strategies
to work with and around those traits in order to smooth
out the bumps in the road and move cases forward.
The new Uniform Child Support Order is shaking up the conventional
way judges are looking at child support and the circumstances under
which lawyers are requesting it. It’s raising new questions for judges and
lawyers alike, such as: When does support end? What happens when a
child is homeschooled or is enrolled in college? Explore this new frontier
in support and understand the limitations, including what the judge’s
expectations are and deviation factors he or she may consider.
Sarah Vasquez, Collis & Griffor, Ypsilanti
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Hot Topics in Support
J. Matthew Catchick Jr., Catchick Law PC, Southfield
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Tracks
4:45pm/Thursday
11:00am/Friday
Proving Paternity
Top Takeaways from Diez v Davey*
Get an update on the latest laws relating to paternity testing
and the new legislation aimed at streamlining requirements
related to child support. Find out how those changes are
likely to impact your clients and how to best implement
these changes into your practice.
Take a look at the first case to examine a solely owned S-corporation
business and whether its owner was obligated to change his
business model in such a way that would increase the amount
available as income for the purposes of child support calculations.
Recognize the additional evidence that the court of appeals
requires trial courts to consider and understand the implications
of this decision for future S-corporation divorce cases.
Lisa J. Schmidt, Schmidt Law Services PLLC, Ferndale
Case Analysis Track
William J. Brady, Kistner Troyanovich & Brady PC, New Baltimore;
Judith A. Curtis, Law Offices of Judith A. Curtis, Grosse Pointe
10:00am/Friday
11:50am/Friday
Top Takeaways from Loutts v Loutts*
Top Takeaways from Butler v Simmons-Butler*
Get insight into one of the more challenging appellate cases
from last year directly from counsel for plaintiff and his
business valuation expert. Get practical advice on the equity
of the “double dip” in spousal support cases, circumstances
when expert testimony is needed, use of noncompete orders
in business buyouts, strategies for requests for attorney, and
expert fee payments and timing of requests for modification
of spousal support.
It’s not just that the court ordered a divorcing couple to sign a
joint tax return, but why and under what circumstances could
this happen to your client, even if they don’t want to file a joint
return? Get the plaintiff and defense perspective about how the
court examined this case, whether the decision to impose potential
tax liability was a punitive sanction or an attempt to save marital
assets, and what this decision means for future family law clients.
John K. Kline, Kline Legal Group PLC, Ann Arbor;
Gary R. Rogow, Rogow & Loney PC, Ann Arbor
Steven A. Heisler, Law Offices of Steven A. Heisler Esq, Marine City; Karen
S. Sendelbach, Nichols Sacks Slank Sendelbach & Buiteweg PC, Ann Arbor;
David K. Sucher, Law Office of David K Sucher, Clarkston
* MP3 download available to all registrants after the seminar.
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Tracks
Moderator
Intersection with
Family Law Track
Moderator
Case Analysis Track
John K. Kline
George L.
Sotiropoulos
Kline Legal Group
PLC, Ann Arbor
Law Office of George
L. Sotiropoulos PLC,
Ann Arbor
Litigation Skills Track
Intersection with Family Law Track
10:00am/Friday
10:00am/Friday
Effective Motion Practice*
The Intersection of Criminal and Family Law*
Using a mock case, audience members and faculty discuss
best practices for filing and arguing family law motions.
Identify the potential motions to file based on the case and
determine strategies for when to file, what to include in the
motion(s), and how to present your argument for maximum
impact before the judge. As an added bonus, take home
sample forms and motion language, too.
Family law cases are often intertwined with criminal law issues,
ranging from domestic violence charges and personal protection
orders, to child support actions, to illegal surveillance, and more.
Take a look at common scenarios involving this intersection and
identify client behaviors that may lead to criminal charges. Plus,
understand the limits of your representation and when to seek
the advice of a criminal law lawyer.
Shon A. Cook, Shon Cook Law PC, Whitehall; James J. Harrington III,
Law Offices of James J. Harrington III PLC, Novi
George L. Sotiropoulos, Law Office of George L Sotiropoulos PLC, Ann Arbor
11:00am/Friday
Deposing the Economic Expert*
What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know About
the Child Welfare System*
Using stop-action video, analyze various lines of
questioning for the economic expert and find out what
the deposing lawyer was hoping to accomplish with each.
Learn techniques for uncovering the expert’s opinions,
assumptions, and methodologies and what expert testimony
may be ripe for cross examination at trial or even a motion
to disqualify or exclude.
In the course of family law cases, clients may come into
contact with the child protective system. When this happens,
family lawyers must often advise their clients on the steps to
take with Child Protective Services and what may lay ahead
if the juvenile court gets involved. Take a detailed look at
the child welfare system and get the knowledge you need to
confidently represent your clients.
Justin L. Cherfoli, CPA/ABV, CFF, Stout Risius Ross, Southfield;
David S. Mendelson, The Mendelson Law Firm, Birmingham
11:50am/Friday
The Evidentiary Hearing and Witness Preparation*
In this final segment of the mock case, get tips for preparing
your case and your witnesses for hearing. Who will you
have testify and what documents will you use? What hearsay
objections are you likely to encounter and what foundation
will you have to lay in order to get those into evidence?
Plus, find out what judges are looking for from each of the
witnesses and what makes a well-prepared witness.
Hon. Kevin J. Cox, Third Judicial Circuit Court, Detroit;
Veronica R. Leonard, Veronica R. Leonard PLLC, Southfield
11:00am/Friday
Professor Vivek S. Sankaran, The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor
11:50am/Friday
The Intersection of Divorce and Estate Planning*
Whether you’re looking to protect assets before marriage or
advising your client on succession planning after a divorce, there
will be times when a family law lawyer must put on his or her
estate planning hat. From reviewing estate planning documents
before a divorce action, to using estate planning techniques
to help negotiate an equitable settlement, to updating a will
and durable power of attorney afterward, understand the most
common estate planning issues that are likely to arise and get
the tools needed to make sure that your client is protected.
George F. Bearup, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Traverse City
* MP3 download available to all registrants after the seminar.
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Protecting Privacy in
Family Law: A Case
Study Approach
Special Add-On Seminar
Level: Basic CLE: 3.5
Cosponsored by the Family Law Section
of the State Bar of Michigan
November 11, 2015 | 1:30pm–5:15pm | The Suburban Collection Showplace Diamond Center, Novi
Protecting the privacy of your family law clients is critical in today’s
electronic world to prevent sensitive financial, criminal, or even
psychological information from public disclosure. But knowing what
information is sensitive and how to exclude it from the public court
record may not always be clear—until now.
Join top litigators and family law experts as they discuss the powerful
tools available to lawyers—from protective orders, to in-camera
review, to sealing court records—to ensure your clients are not
exposed. With hands-on exercises, attendees will work through
common family law scenarios, identify potential privacy pitfalls, and
select options to protect confidential information at every stage of the
case, even postjudgment and on appeal.
Attend and Learn to:
• Determine which court rules and statutes are in place to help protect client privacy
• Select the best litigation or ADR privacy option for your client’s situation
• Identify discovery requests that may trigger the need for a protective order
• Recognize all the potential privacy threats with online filing processes and procedures
1:30pm
The Importance of Protecting Privacy
Moderator
Anthea E.
Papista
Papista & Papista
PLC, Detroit
Contributors
Jennifer B.
Salvatore
Nacht Roumel Salvatore
Blanchard & Walker
PC, Ann Arbor
Hon. Susan
L. Hubbard
Third Circuit
Court—Family Law
Section, Detroit
2:00pm
The Litigator’s Tools to Protect Privacy
2:45pm
Other Ideas for Protecting Privacy
3:30pm
Anne L.
Argiroff
Anne Argiroff PC,
Farmington Hills
Intro to Case Study
3:45pm
Exercise 1: How to Identify the Privacy Concerns
4:15pm
Exercise 2: Steps for Protecting Privacy
4:45pm
Exercise 3: Steps for Ensuring Privacy Once the Case is Concluded
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