Divorce Boot Camp provides attorneys with an introduction to a variety of topics in Divorce Law. Experienced practitioners present on topics ranging from how to begin cases, to guidance on how to prepare for a conduct hearings and trials. A round table discussion at the end of Day 2 provides participants an opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics with the presenters.
Credits: 1 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 5.5 Other PR
Expires 06/01/2027
Moderators: Gloria Block, Hoffenberg and Block LLC, Chicago
Anna Markley Bush, Law Offices of Bush & Brady, LLC,Barrington
45 minutes First and Next Steps
Getting Started—Initial client intake, Petition, Answer and other common pleadings.
Anna Markley Bush, Bush & Brady, LLC, Barrington
45 minutes Understanding and Utilizing Financial Affidavits
The financial affidavit is the divorce lawyer’s greatest tool. Learn how to prepare the affidavit with your client and how to avoid pitfalls and sanctionable offenses. Understand how to effectively disclose and discover income, assets, expenses and debts.
Gail O’Connor, O’Connor Family Law, Chicago
45 minutes Allocation Judgment/Parenting Time
Learn the nuts and bolts of drafting a comprehensive parenting allocation judgment. Recognize common drafting pitfalls and how to avoid them. Discuss sample parenting time and holiday schedules. Get pointers on preparing your client for mediation.
Gloria Block, Hoffenberg and Block LLC, Chicago
60 minutes Child Support & Maintenance
Identify best practices in calculating child support under the income shares model. Understand best practices in calculating maintenance. Learn how to successfully argue for and against deviations.
Bridget Storrs Davis, Berger Schatz, Chicago
30 minutes Discovery Toolbox
Discovery is key to effective representation. Know what document production is required at the initial stages of a case and the evidentiary value of recorded conversations, text messages, Facebook messages, emails and other communications.
Rebecca L. Zeilenga, Law Offices of Rebecca L. Zeilenga, Rolling Meadows
45 minutes Marital Settlement Agreements
Once a divorce is settled its important to craft an agreement that addresses every single aspect of the settlement, both financial and in terms of who does what when. Walk through the nuances of exactly what to include during this session.
Gloria Block, Hoffenberg and Block LLC, Chicago
30 minutes Post Decree Relief and Attorney’s Fees
The case is not over once the judgment is entered. Learn how to close your case, prepare for an appeal, and enforce or modify an order post-decree. Setting and collecting attorneys’ fees will also be discussed.
Susan Polachek, Polachek & Polachek, Barrington
30 minutes Hearing and Trial: How Do I…What Do I…When Do I?
Get practice tips to help you most effectively and efficiently prepare for and conduct hearings and trials.
Miriam Cooper, Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group, Rolling Meadows
60 minutes Guided Round Table Discussion
Topic- and practice area-specific discussions All Presenters
Adjourn