This program is a fresh approach to some of the basics of support, family offense proceedings and ethics in family court practice. The program covers the elements of Family Court Procedure and suggested methodologies for how to litigate a child support proceeding, from preparation of the petition through objections to a support order, as well as appeals following objections. Also addressed are the basics of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) and family offense proceedings under Article 8 of the Family Court Act, including practice points and sensitivity to the issues of domestic violence. The program concludes with 1.5 ethics credits, with specific attention to Family Court Practice, retainer agreements and fee arbitration.
Program Contents
• Family Court Procedure
• How To Litigate a Child Support ProceedingArticle 4
• Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)
• Objections to an Order of the Support Magistrate and Appeals after Objections
• Family Offense ProceedingsArticle 8
• Ethics in Family Court Practice
Program Speakers
Jennifer P. Rutkey, Esq.(Chair)
Gordon Tepper & DeCoursey, LLP
Glenville
Michael P. Friedman, Esq.
Friedman & Molinsek PC
Delmar
Hon. Courtenay W. Hall
Family Court Judge - Saratoga County
Ballston Spa
Hon. Gerard E. Maney
Family Court Judge - Albany County
Albany
Colleen M. Quirion, Esq.
Family Court Support Magistrate - Schenectady County
Schenectady
Jenifer M. Wharton, Esq.
Gordon Tepper & DeCoursey LLP
Glenville
