Learn how to ethically deal with counselors under the statute and effectively negotiate custody and guardian ad litem issues. Originally presented as part of the Family Law Institute, available in its entirety as P9011-19U.

Learn what is now in the statute to help your clients, and make you a more effective advocate. Originally presented as part of Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2019, available in its entirety as P9000-19U.

Learn to deal with subpoenas, depositions and discovery requests in foreign jurisdictions. Originally presented as part of Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2018, available in its entirety as P9000-18u.

This indispensable, go-to reference for contemporary family law attorneys discusses the January 2017 substantive changes to the IMDMA, including coverage of income shares, and serves as a useful guide to the 2016 updates to the Parentage Act of 2015.

At the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ brand-new “Evidence & Family Law” program, powered by IICLE®, learn from esteemed AAML Fellows and numerous judges about best practices concerning the handling of evidence in family law cases. Better understand the rule against hearsay and increase your effectiveness at laying foundations as well as authenticating and properly preserving electronic evidence. Judges from several jurisdictions will answer questions and provide tips to maximize your courtroom expertise.

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Illinois Chapter presents their annual Columbus Day Seminar, powered by IICLE. This year's program will address critical changes to family law practice in Illinois, with a distinguished faculty of AAML Fellows and other prominent guest speakers. The program features a collection of sessions on the practical application of the new Illinois Income Shares model for child support, along with updates on amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and the Statewide Financial Affidavit. The program will also feature sessions on practice management, drafting tips, and best practices for protecting against cybersecurity breaches in your firm.

The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Columbus Day Seminar—powered by IICLE®—was sold out again in 2018. The 2018 Columbus Day seminar addresses the latest critical changes to Illinois family law, including the year-end elimination of the maintenance deduction, changes to statutory law, and the Supreme Court Rule governing the practice of collaborative law. Take an in-depth look at the tax impacts due to the loss of the deductibility of maintenance and other changes to tax law. Learn how to use social media and web-based marketing effectively. Hear a panel of distinguished mediators (many of whom are former judges) explain the value of lawyer-assisted mediation in family-law cases. From a California guest speaker, understand the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and their effect on children, litigants, and even ourselves.

The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Columbus Day Seminar—powered by IICLE®—was sold out again in 2018! The 2019 Columbus Day seminar addresses the latest critical changes to Illinois family law, including thorough tax and case law updates. Learn how to use information on decision-making to obtain desired outcomes and how to make the best decisions (even under stress!). Understand exactly how DCFS Investigations work and hear from a panel of guardians ad litem, child reps, and judges.

Comprehensive guide covering all aspects of adoption.

Practical resource for helping practitioners serve the needs of persons no longer able to make decisions for themselves.