Coming to: Knoxville Friday, Oct 10 Marriott Downtown 500 Hill Ave SE Chattanooga Friday, Oct 24 Chattanooga Marriott at the Convention Center 2 Carter Plaza Memphis Friday, Nov 14 Holiday Inn Select East Poplar & I-240 Nashville Friday, Dec 5 Nashville School of Law 4013 Armory Oaks Drive Here's what your colleagues said about last year's Family Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners: “I like hearing the judges’ perspectives which differ from a lot of other domestic law seminars.” “Very good coverage of topics with information that I can use. This seminar was very good – superior to many hours I’ve spent in other seminars.” “This was my first TAM CLE seminar, and it was great!”

*Take advantage of this unique opportunity to earn 5.5 hours of General CLE credit, plus 1 hour of DUAL credit. Plus, Rule 31 Family Law Mediators can earn Continuing Mediation Education (CME) credit, 5.5 hours in Family Law CME and 1 hour in Mediation CME.

Cost: Just $297

BONUS CD: With our BONUS CD, you stay up-to-date on all significant appellate court decisions and public chapters in the family law area for the past year!

This one-day seminar offers an insider’s perspective on the most significant recent developments in Tennessee family law, including

• Roadmap for your divorce case
• Latest on child custody, child support, and alimony
• Post-divorce issues
• Business valuation in divorce cases
• Ethical considerations in family law mediation
• Use of contempt in divorce cases
  
• Recent legislation
• Practice tips from your local judges and attorneys
  

Once again, Tennessee Attorneys Memo has assembled another all-star cast of judges and attorneys to provide you with up-to-date information and practice tips in the family law area.

Topics include:

• Legislative Update
• Child Support
• Contempt
• Orders of Protection
• Practice Tips from Attorneys and Judges
  
  

Agenda and Faculty
Knoxville | Chattanooga | Memphis | Nashville

Knoxville Agenda and Faculty
October 10

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
“Ethical Considerations in Divorce, Custody, and Post-Divorce Mediation” - Ann Barker, The Mediation Group of Tennessee LLC

Learn what ethical considerations can arise before, during, and after a divorce case, how to avoid them if possible, and what to do when they arise.

BREAK (9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.)

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
“Using Indirect Contempt to Help Your Domestic Relations Client” - Judge Bill Swann, Knoxville Circuit Court

• What judges want to hear in indirect contempt proceedings
• Nine scenarios of indirect contempt in Tennessee
• Closing arguments in your contempt proceeding
  

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
“Business Valuations in Divorce: What Family Lawyers Need to Know” - Robert Vance, CPA, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, P.C.

• Approaches to valuation
• IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60
• Personal v. professional or enterprise goodwill
• Top 10 do’s and don’ts in dealing with a forensic accountant expert witness
  

LUNCH (11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
“Orders of Protection” - Judge Rex Henry Ogle, Circuit Court, 4th Judicial District

• Who can obtain an order of protection
• Effective use of orders of protection
• Common problems
  

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“Child Support: Questions & Answers” - Kevin Teffeteller, Child Support Services of Tennessee

• Child Support Guidelines
• Recent legislation
• Significant court decisions
  

BREAK (3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)

3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
“A Roadmap for Navigating Divorce Proceedings” - Kevin Shepherd, Maryville attorney

• Discovery
• Dividing assets and liabilities
• Child custody, visitation, and child support issues
  

FACULTY:

• Ann Barker, The Mediation Group of Tennessee LLC
• Judge Rex Henry Ogle, circuit court judge for the 4th Judicial District (Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties)
• Kevin Shepherd, Maryville attorney
• Judge Bill Swann, Knox County Circuit Court
• Kevin Teffeteller, lead attorney for Child Support Services of Tennessee in Knoxville
• Robert Vance, CPA, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, P.C.
  
  

Chattanooga Agenda and Faculty
October 24

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
“Ethical Considerations in Divorce, Custody, and Post-Divorce Mediation” - Ann Barker, The Mediation Group of Tennessee LLC

Learn what ethical considerations can arise before, during, and after a divorce case, how to avoid them if possible, and what to do when they arise.

BREAK (9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.)

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
“Business Valuations in Divorce: What Family Lawyers Need to Know” - Robert Vance, CPA, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, P.C.

• Approaches to valuation
• IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60
• Personal v. professional or enterprise goodwill
• Top 10 do’s and don’ts in dealing with a forensic accountant expert witness
  

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m..
“Problem Areas in Child Custody and Child Support” - Judge Suzanne Bailey, Chattanooga Juvenile Court

Learn from a juvenile court judge how child custody and child support issues are dealt with in dependency and neglect cases, paternity suits, termination of parental rights cases, and more.

LUNCH (11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
“A Judge’s Perspective: Do’s and Don’ts for Tennessee Divorce Lawyers” - Chancellor Frank Brown, Chattanooga Chancery Court

Learn what mistakes attorneys make when presenting their divorce cases. Gain insight on how to make an effective presentation for your client.

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“Reducing Post-Divorce Conflict” - Glenna Ramer, Ramer & Hedrick PC

Conflicts arise after the divorce becomes final. Parties may disagree over the interpretation of their marital dissolution agreement. Issues may come up about which party is responsible for what in regard to a child’s college education. Learn how to minimize such conflicts.

BREAK (3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.)

3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
“Modifications of Child Custody Awards” - Judge Jeff Hollingsworth,Chattanooga Circuit Court

Learn what a party must show to modify a custody award. Is the fact that the child is now a teenager sufficient? How important is the child’s preference? What if the parent wants to relocate? What constitutes a “material change in circumstances?”

FACULTY:

• Judge Suzanne Bailey, Hamilton County Juvenile Court
• Ann Barker, The Mediation Group of Tennessee LLC
• Chancellor Frank Brown, Hamilton County Chancery Court
• Judge Jeff Hollingsworth, Hamilton County Circuit Court
• Glenna Ramer, Ramer & Hedrick PC
• Robert Vance, CPA, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, P.C.
  

Memphis Agenda and Faculty
November 14

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
“Drafting and Enforceability of Prenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements” - J. Steven Anderson, Williams, McDaniel, Wolfe & Womack PC

• Drafting agreements
• Key provisions
• Enforcement
  

BREAK (9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.)

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
“Business Valuations in Divorce: What Family Lawyers Need to Know” - Robert Vance, CPA, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, P.C.

• Approaches to valuation
• IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60
• Personal v. professional or enterprise goodwill
• Top 10 do’s and don’ts in dealing with a forensic accountant expert witness
  

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
“Ethical Considerations in Divorce, Custody, and Post-Divorce Mediation” - Marietta Shipley, The Mediation Group of Tennessee LLC

Learn what ethical considerations can arise before, during, and after a divorce case, how to avoid them if possible, and what to do when they arise.

LUNCH (11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
“Child Support: Questions & Answers” - Kathryn A. King, Child Support Bureau, Shelby County Juvenile Court

• Child Support Guidelines
• Recent legislation
• Significant court decisions
  

BREAK (2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.)

2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
“A Judge’s Perspective: Do’s & Don’ts for Tennessee Divorce Lawyers” - Judge Karen Williams, Memphis Circuit Court

What common mistakes do lawyers make when trying a divorce case? What can you do to prevent these mistakes and give your client the best representation possible? Gain insight on what to do and what not to do.

3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
“Hot Topics in Child Custody” - Mitch Moskovitz, Shea Moskovitz PLC

• Parenting plans
• Custody factors
• Material change in circumstances
  
  

FACULTY:

• J. Steven Anderson, Williams, McDaniel, Wolfe & Womack, PC
• Kathryn A. King, IV-D attorney, Child Support Bureau, Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County
• Marietta Shipley, The Mediation Group of Tennessee LLC
• Mitch Moskovitz, Shea Moskovitz PLC
• Robert Vance, CPA, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, P.C.
• Judge Karen Williams, Shelby County Circuit Court
  

Nashville Agenda and Faculty
December 5

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
“Use of Contempt in the Divorce Context” - Judge Jeff Bivins
Circuit Court, 21st Judicial District

• Indirect v. direct contempt
• Criminal contempt v. civil contempt
• Defenses to contempt action
  

BREAK (9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.)

9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
“A Roadmap for Navigating Divorce Proceedings” - Robyn Ryan, Nashville attorney

• Discovery
• Dividing assets and liabilities
• Child custody, visitation, and child support issues
  

LUNCH (11:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“Ethical Considerations in Divorce, Custody, and Post-Divorce Mediation” - Marietta Shipley, The Mediation Group of Tennessee LLC

Learn what ethical considerations can arise before, during, and after a divorce case, how to avoid them if possible, and what to do when they arise.

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
“Business Valuations in Divorce: What Family Lawyers Need to Know” - Robert Vance, CPA, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, P.C.

• Approaches to valuation
• IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60
• Personal v. professional or enterprise goodwill
• Top 10 do’s and don’ts in dealing with a forensic accountant expert witness
  

BREAK (2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.)

2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
“Problem Areas in Child Custody and Child Support” - Judge Wayne Shelton, Clarksville Juvenile Court

Learn from a juvenile court judge how child custody and child support issues are dealt with in dependency and neglect cases, paternity suits, termination of parental rights cases, and more.

3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
“A Judge’s Perspective: Do’s and Don’ts for Tennessee Divorce Lawyers” - Judge Don Ash, Circuit Court, 16th Judicial District

• Methods for streamlining your presentation
• How to develop organizational skills in your divorce hearings
• What a trial judge hearing a divorce case does NOT want to hear
• How to prepare your client for court testimony
  

FACULTY:

• Judge Don Ash, circuit court judge for the 16th Judicial District (Cannon and Rutherford counties)
• Judge Jeff Bivins, circuit court judge for the 21st Judicial District (Williamson, Hickman, Lewis, and Perry counties)
• Robyn Ryan, Nashville attorney
• Judge Wayne Shelton, Clarksville Juvenile Court
• Marietta Shipley, The Mediation Group of Tennessee LLC
• Robert Vance, CPA, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, P.C.
  
  

Registration begins at 8 a.m., the conference kicks off at 8:30 a.m., and concludes at 4:45 p.m. There will be an hour and 15-minute break for lunch, along with two 15-minute breaks.

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Family Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners
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