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Join us for a timely CLE exploring the variety of issues confronting the LGBT community if marriages come to an end
As the fight for marriage equality advances, addressing the legal issues affecting married same-sex couples who choose to divorce also becomes paramount. In many instances, our community's continued inequality under the law can make issues involved with the break-up of our marriages even more complicated. This CLE program aims to provide attendees a solid understanding of the state of the laws affecting divorce and the agreements that may be relevant to ensuring a more orderly dissolution.
This program will address, among other topics:
1. Same-sex pre- and post-marital agreements, including lessons learned from opposite-sex marital agreements 2. Same-sex divorce and lessons learned from opposite-sex divorce and preparation for dissolution proceedings 3. State and federal tax issues affecting same-sex pre- and post-marital agreements and divorce 4. Ethical considerations in representing both spouses in drafting marital agreements Sub-topic covered will include, among others: (a) spousal maintenance; (b) enforceability of agreements in jurisdictions without marriage equality; (c) unique issues for couples with children, including custody determinations; and (d) the relevance of DOMA to these topics. Course Faculty Richard J. Adago, Esq. - National family and matrimonial law practitioner; Partner with Blank Rome LLP, and adjunct professor Fordham University School of Law. Stacey Preston Collins, CPA/ABV, CFF - Managing Director at Financial Research Associates and Immediate Past Chair of the Family Law Task Force of the American Institute of CPAs Brad Snyder, Esq. - (Moderator), Executive Director, The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York Jamie L. Weiss, Esq., - Family and matrimonial law practitioner; Partner with Teitler & Teitler, LLP and adjunct professor, Cardozo Law School Eric Wrubel, Esq. - Family and matrimonial law practitioner; Partner with McLaughlin & Stein, LLP Course Information: 2.5 credits: 2.0 Areas of Professional Practice / .5 Ethics (Transitional/Non-Transitional Credits Available) Cost: LeGaL Members in Good Standing: $40.00 | Non-Members: $65.00 Date/Location: Tuesday, April 30 | 6:00-8:30pm | The LGBT Community Center, Rm. 301 Register online today * Your membership must be in good standing to qualify to register online for the reduced course admission fee. Direct all log-in/membership questions to support@le-gal.org | 
