8:55 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 How It All Began
Heidi C. Bloom, Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton, Raleigh
Lori M. Vitale, Vitale Family Law, Raleigh
Start the day off with the history of this international award-winning CLE. Review the expansion and funding of family court as well as alternative dispute resolution as it relates to family law.
9:15 Break
9:25 Alimony and Postseparation Support
Charles W. "Chas" Coltrane, Coltrane & Overfield PLLC, Greensboro
Barbara R. Morgenstern, Morgenstern & Associates PLLC, Greensboro
Listen to speakers from the 2010 program as they review the key changes and developments in alimony and postseparation support.
10:15 Break
10:25 Big Changes
Patrick S. McCroskey, Gum Hillier McCroskey & Amburgey PA, Asheville
Shannan B. Tuorto, Tuorto Family Law, Asheville
Dive into the major changes of marital law, including same-sex marriage, divorce and domestic violence, as well as tort claims, including alienation of affection, criminal conversation, cyberbullying and revenge porn. Walk through procedural changes around necessary and permissive third-party actions, expert disclosure, production of e-discovery and reference for referees.
11:25 Break
11:35 Child Support
J. Randal "Randy" Hunter, J. Randal Hunter Attorney at Law, New Bern
Lauren T. Quinn, Ward & Smith PA, New Bern
Hear updates and new developments in child support cases from the same speakers who brought you this information 10 years ago.
12:20 Break
12:30 Child Custody
Wesley P. "Wes" Gelb, Fox Rothchild LLP, Raleigh
Mariana C. Godwin, Barefoot Family Law, Raleigh
Explore pivotal cases involving child custody and their impacts for family law practitioners.
1:20 Lunch Break
1:50 Equitable Distribution
Stephanie T. Jenkins, Parker Bryan Family Law, Raleigh
Kaitlin Kober, Parker Bryan Family Law, Raleigh
Review important cases in equitable distribution, such as necessary versus permissive party to the action, including corporation trusts. Discuss fraudulent transfer, constructive trust, resulting trust and 529 plans.
3:05 Break
3:15 Contracts, Consent Orders and Enforcement
Nancy L. Grace, Wake Family Law Group, Raleigh
Jill S. Jackson, Jackson Family Law, Raleigh
Delve into different family law contracts, including pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and separation agreements. Review judgments, required findings for attorney’s fees and court orders, including breach of contract and contempt.
4:30 Adjourn