Monday, February 27, 2012

SECOND SATURDAY

Second Saturday workshop: What Women Need to Know About Divorce The March workshop is on March 10, 2012. 8:00 am - 8:30 am registration, 8:30 am program begins, 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm program will finish.

The workshop is co-presented by a lawyer, financial planner, mediator and counselor. Its purpose is to educate women in transition so they can make informed decisions about how they want to proceed.

Participants will get general information about processes, legal requirements and how to interact effectively with professionals. All of our presenters are volunteers.

Location: Heart Connections, 305 West 16th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.

Contact person to RSVP: Lynne Smith (360) 213-1801. Cost: $45.

Scholarships are available for low-income participants - they pay a reduced fee or no fee at all.

http://www.secondsaturdaydivorcecoaching.org/

Our brochures are now available in the Law Library and the Information desk at the courthouse.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

SECOND SATURDAY

Second Saturday workshop: What Women Need to Know About Divorce

The February workshop is on February 11, 2012. 8:00 am - 8:30 am registration, 8:30 am program begins, 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm program will finish.

The workshop is co-presented by a lawyer, financial planner, mediator and counselor. Its purpose is to educate women in transition so they can make informed decisions about how they want to proceed.

Participants will get general information about processes, legal requirements and how to interact effectively with professionals. All of our presenters are volunteers.

Location: Heart Connections, 305 West 16th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.

Contact person to RSVP: Lynne Smith (360) 213-1801.

Cost: $45.

Scholarships are available for low-income participants - they pay a reduced fee or no fee at all.

http://www.secondsaturdaydivorcecoaching.org/

Our brochures are now available in the Law Library and the Information desk at the courthouse.

Friday, February 3, 2012

BARRISTERS BALL DONATIONS

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Josephine Townsend is gathering donations for the Barristers Ball silent auction. She could use things like gift baskets or gift cards. The deadline for donating is next Friday, February 10 so please contact Josie at your earliest convenience to donate.

Thank you!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

February FLS Meeting

CCBA FLS – Wednesday, February 8, 2012 MEETING

Meredith McKell Graff will be speaking on insurance issues relating to family law. Believe it or not, but Meredith has considerable insurance sector experience from her time prior to being an attorney. This will include life insurance for child support obligations and health insurance issues for soon to be “ex-spouses”.
Please RSVP, as detailed below, so we have accurate numbers for Tommy O’s.

TOPIC/SPEAKERS: Insurance and Family Law; Meredith McKell Graff.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. is social time. The announcements and presentation begin at about 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Tommy O’s, 801 Washington Street, Vancouver, in the lounge.

COST: The cost of the meeting will be $13.00 for lunch plus $5.00 for one CLE credit for CCBA FLS members. If you are not a member of the CCBA and FLS the cost is $13.00for lunch and $10.00 for the CLE credit. Please put your bar number on the checks. If you want to pay at the door, email Meredith at lawmer@mckellgraff.com with check numbers and bar numbers. Judges, Commissioners, and speakers are always free of charge.

RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, February 6th by sending your payment to our section’s Treasurer, Meredith McKell Graff, 3214 NE 42nd Street, Vancouver, WA 98663.
Judges and Commissioners may RSVP by responding to this email.

BLOG: Elizabeth Christy is still working overtime keeping the blog running. It is a helpful resource.

http://ccbafamilylawsection.blogspot.com/