Thank you to all of our members, presenters, and supporters who turn out for the meetings every month.
Our February meeting was a success and resulted in a subcommittee being formed to facilitate local rules for parenting coordinators. Dr. Poppleton and Dr. Dudley who are pictured here were our presenters and did a fantastic job.
The next meeting is on March 10 and we have Phil Margolin scheduled to speak about his interesting writing career, his system for writing a novel, and sources for some of his ideas. Mr. Margolin is a former trial attorney who since 1996 has been writing full-time. All of his novels have been New York Times bestsellers.
The monthly meetings are every second Thursday of the month. We have social time from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and then a presentation from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meetings are typically held at Tommy O’s in downtown Vancouver and cost $13.00 for lunch. If you are a member of the CCBA and FLS the CLE credit costs $5.00. For nonmembers, the CLE credit costs $10.00.
On April 14 Joshua Foreman, a prominent attorney from King County, will speak to the group about his specialty of the law and his theory for how to win a custody case.
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is hosting its 17th annual family law conference on Friday, March 18 at the WA State Convention Center in Seattle and the WSBA Family Law Section Midyear will be held from June 17-19 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. Topics for both look timely and advanced. Please contact me for specifics.
If you would like to attend a CCBA FLS meeting and do not currently receive the email updates, please email me at Elizabeth@elizabethchristy.com.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
FLS FEBRUARY MEETING
CCBA FLS – FEBRUARY 10, 2011 MEETING
TOPIC/SPEAKERS: The presentation will be on parenting coordinators and will be presented by Dr. Poppleton and Dr. Dudley. They will discuss what a parenting coordinator is; their role; how they are the same or different from a mediator, arbitrator, evaluator, or therapist; what the elements of a parenting coordinators order should be; what cases are appropriate for parenting coordinator; costs in comparison to litigation; confidentiality; and the attorneys role.
WHEN: Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is social. 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 $13.00 for lunch and $10.00 for the CLE credit. Judges, Commissioners, and speakers are always free of charge
RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, February 7, 2011 by sending your payment to our section’s Treasurer, Laura Mancuso, at Marsh, Higgins, Beaty & Hatch P.C., 1112 Daniels Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 98666.
Judges and Commissioners may RSVP by simply responding to this email.
FUTURE MEETINGS: On the docket for March 10 we have Phil Margolin scheduled to speak about his interesting writing career, his system for writing a novel, and sources for some of his ideas. On April 14 Joshua Foreman from King County will speak to the group about his specialty of the law (Dad’s) and his theory for how to win a custody case.
TOPIC/SPEAKERS: The presentation will be on parenting coordinators and will be presented by Dr. Poppleton and Dr. Dudley. They will discuss what a parenting coordinator is; their role; how they are the same or different from a mediator, arbitrator, evaluator, or therapist; what the elements of a parenting coordinators order should be; what cases are appropriate for parenting coordinator; costs in comparison to litigation; confidentiality; and the attorneys role.
WHEN: Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is social. 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 $13.00 for lunch and $10.00 for the CLE credit. Judges, Commissioners, and speakers are always free of charge
RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, February 7, 2011 by sending your payment to our section’s Treasurer, Laura Mancuso, at Marsh, Higgins, Beaty & Hatch P.C., 1112 Daniels Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 98666.
Judges and Commissioners may RSVP by simply responding to this email.
FUTURE MEETINGS: On the docket for March 10 we have Phil Margolin scheduled to speak about his interesting writing career, his system for writing a novel, and sources for some of his ideas. On April 14 Joshua Foreman from King County will speak to the group about his specialty of the law (Dad’s) and his theory for how to win a custody case.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
NEW SELF SUPPORT RESERVE
The self-support reserve in the Child Support Worksheets has changed.
As you may know, the self-support reserve is calculated at 125% of the federal poverty level.
HHS published in the Federal Register last week the new 2011 HHS Poverty Guidelines, which say that the poverty level for this year is $10,890. Multiplied by 125% and divided by 12 months makes the new self-support reserve $1,134 per month (a whopping $6 increase!). I'
There have also been some changes to tax withholding--income tax withholding increased and FICA decreased.
As you may know, the self-support reserve is calculated at 125% of the federal poverty level.
HHS published in the Federal Register last week the new 2011 HHS Poverty Guidelines, which say that the poverty level for this year is $10,890. Multiplied by 125% and divided by 12 months makes the new self-support reserve $1,134 per month (a whopping $6 increase!). I'
There have also been some changes to tax withholding--income tax withholding increased and FICA decreased.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Second Saturday
Second Saturday workshop: What Women Need to Know About Divorce
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.
8:00 am - 8:30 am registration, 8:30 am program begins, 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm program will finish. February workshop: Saturday February 12, 2011.
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.
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.
8:00 am - 8:30 am registration, 8:30 am program begins, 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm program will finish. February workshop: Saturday February 12, 2011.
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.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
MOCK TRIAL
It’s that time of year again! Jennifer Snider and Teresa Foster are looking for attorneys who would like to volunteer to rate the teams at Mock Trial.
The tournament will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 23 and 24, 2011. The rounds will start at the following times:
Wednesday: 12:30pm 2:45pm 5:00pm
Thursday: 12:30pm 2:45pm 5:00pm
The trials are held at the Clark County Courthouse. Raters need to assemble for each round in the first floor jury assembly room. They should arrive a few minutes early to get room assignments and score sheets. The Bar Association will provide food. Each round lasts about 2 hours (some additional time may be needed to score the rounds or in the event we are running behind).
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jennifer Snider,
jens@j-slaw.com or Teresa Foster, tfoster@mbavancouverlaw.com
Thanks for volunteering!
The tournament will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 23 and 24, 2011. The rounds will start at the following times:
Wednesday: 12:30pm 2:45pm 5:00pm
Thursday: 12:30pm 2:45pm 5:00pm
The trials are held at the Clark County Courthouse. Raters need to assemble for each round in the first floor jury assembly room. They should arrive a few minutes early to get room assignments and score sheets. The Bar Association will provide food. Each round lasts about 2 hours (some additional time may be needed to score the rounds or in the event we are running behind).
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jennifer Snider,
jens@j-slaw.com or Teresa Foster, tfoster@mbavancouverlaw.com
Thanks for volunteering!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Future FLS Meetings
The Family Law Section has continued to have large turnouts at their monthly meetings!
On February 10 we will have Landon Poppleton, PhD speak about parenting coordinators. As some of you know, parenting coordinators are just starting to be used here and are quickly becoming a hot trend.
On March 10 we have Phil Margolin scheduled to speak about his interesting writing career, his system for writing a novel, and sources for some of his ideas.
On April 14 Joshua Foreman from King County will speak to the group about his specialty of the law and his theory for how to win a custody case.
The monthly meetings are every second Thursday of the month. We have social time from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and then a presentation from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meetings are typically held at Tommy O’s in downtown Vancouver and cost $13.00 for lunch. If you are a member of the CCBA and FLS the CLE credit costs $5.00. For nonmembers, the CLE credit costs $10.00.
On February 10 we will have Landon Poppleton, PhD speak about parenting coordinators. As some of you know, parenting coordinators are just starting to be used here and are quickly becoming a hot trend.
On March 10 we have Phil Margolin scheduled to speak about his interesting writing career, his system for writing a novel, and sources for some of his ideas.
On April 14 Joshua Foreman from King County will speak to the group about his specialty of the law and his theory for how to win a custody case.
The monthly meetings are every second Thursday of the month. We have social time from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and then a presentation from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meetings are typically held at Tommy O’s in downtown Vancouver and cost $13.00 for lunch. If you are a member of the CCBA and FLS the CLE credit costs $5.00. For nonmembers, the CLE credit costs $10.00.
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