The Section of Family Law has over 10,000 lawyer, associate and law student members across the country and worldwide. Our members are dedicated to serving the field of family law in areas such as adoption, divorce, custody, military law, alternative families, and elder law. Learn more about the Section and discover the many benefits we can offer you as a member!
Family Law First Look: Latest News
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2008 Fall CLE Meeting (October 2-5) *Online and faxed-in registration is now closed*. You must now register on-site. Bring the whole family to the Camelback Inn, earn CLE credits, and meet fellow family lawyers from across the country! Law students are welcome too, and can register at the discounted rate of $100. View more information about the conference. |
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Celebrate the Section's 50th Anniversary
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Section of Family Law Fall Meeting
Take a trip out West (okay, Southwest) this fall for the Family Law Fall CLE Conference! Join us at the Camelback Inn (A JW Marriott Resort) and
bring your family, too! The Camelback Inn's amenities include: playgrounds, pools, golf courses, a spa, and much more.
Our CLE provides you with the opportunity to learn more about cutting-edge issues in family law, such as assisted
reproductive technology, alimony, elder law, ethics, marital property, and more. View the full list of topics and the schedule.
Read more about the meeting.
Online and faxed-in registration is now closed. You must now
register on-site.
For more information
about the hotel, air travel, and social events, please visit the Fall 2008 Conference website. You can also download the brochure.
The Council Agenda Book is now available.
Leadership: Call for Nominations
Want to get more involved with the Section? Submit your nominations for Council and Leadership Positions.
Details are below.
Council Positions
The ABA Section of Family Law is accepting nominations for one 3-year term for the Region II Representative
position and one 3-year term for the Region IV Representative position.
(Region II is composed of Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi;
Region IV is composed of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota.)
Deadline for letters of interest is November 3, 2008. Interested? Read more
2009-2010 Leaders
We are also accepting nominations for 2009-2010 leadership positions,
including Chair-Elect, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates.
Deadline for letters of interest is November 3, 2008. Learn more and get involved
View Current Leadership
Family Law Quarterly
Family Law Quarterly: Vol. 41, No. 4
Winter 2008
The Year in Review
This issue includes "A Review of the Year in Family Law 2006-2007: Judges Try to Find Answers
to Complex Questions," charts summarizing the laws in the fifty states, and an annual survey of periodical
literature.
Members may read articles online; abstracts may be read by non-members and non-member subscribers. Just click
on the link above to see what happened this year in family law!
View Charts
Buy this issue.
Family Advocate
Family Advocate Vol. 30, No. 3
Winter 2008
The issue of Family Advocate, Model Letters, is now online. Members may download sample letters in Word and tailor them to their
specific needs. Over 40 sample letters are included, and are geared for use with your clients, other attorneys, and third parties. Almost anything you can think of
(and maybe some things you haven't) can be found here, so start perusing the letters today!
Looking for Client Manuals?
CLE Central
Whether you're planning a CLE program or looking for one to attend, here's the first place to look!
November 5, 2008
No Time Like the Present: Parenting Plans for Any and Every Age Child
Child-centered plans take into account the child's age, gender, developmental stage and family variations
in ways that help parents stay focused on the child, relieving some of the pressures of decision-making faced by parents,
attorneys and judges. Knowing more about what most children experience at different ages and maturity
levels can give you an edge in developing a parenting plan that is likely to be supported by both
parents and promote optimal adaptation for children.
Register online
December 3, 2008
Billing Pitfalls: How to Avoid the Ethical Quagmires
Get the "must have" knowledge as well as the best-practice methods to prevent you from getting snagged in ethical billing dilemmas. Learn how to create a practice routine that will help you get paid and avoid forfeiting the fees you've worked hard for, while eliminating or reducing complaints and challenges to your bills.
Faculty will discuss issues relating to retainer agreements, payments and billing issues, as well as your
right to withdraw from "headache" cases. Learn about the new trend of billing based not on the "billable hour," but instead utilizing "value pricing" to provide clients better service while making more money yourself.
Register online
October 2-5, 2008
Section of Family Law Fall CLE Conference (Scottsdale, AZ)
This fall, we're offering a variety of CLE on topics such as assisted reproductive technology, marital property, bankruptcy, ethics, and more.
Visit the conference website or register online now.
Sponsor and Exhibitor information
View a full listing of our upcoming events. You can also purchase CLE materials for conferences or teleconferences you may have missed.
Submit a CLE Proposal
Want to submit a CLE proposal for our 2009 programming? Proposals for 2009 programming (Fall CLE
Conferences and ABA Annual Meeting) are accepted on a rolling basis, unless deadlines are given below.
You may also submit a proposal for a Teleconference.
We look forward to hearing your ideas!
CLE Proposal Form
Teleconference Proposal Form
CLE Program Materials
Looking for materials to use with your own CLE presentation? Need ideas for your CLE program? Let Family Advocate be your guide!
For more information, visit the Family Advocate CLE page or download the flyer.
Featured Book
Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, 2nd Ed.
Revised and updated in January 2008, The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, Second Ed. is a comprehensive source to assist lawyers, social workers, counselors, and others whose professions and interests involve them with Native American children. Click the link above for more information and a table of contents.
Looking for other family law books? Visit our books page.
