This program recording takes a fresh approach to some of the basics of support, family offense proceedings and ethics in family court practice. The speakers review the elements of Family Court procedure and suggested methodologies for how to litigate a child support proceeding, from preparation of the petition through objections to a support order, as well as appeals following objections. The program also covers the basics of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) and family offense proceedings under Article 8 of the Family Court Act, including practice points and sensitivity to the issues of domestic violence.

Program Contents

· Family Court Procedure

· How to Litigate a Child Support Proceeding—Article 4

· Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

· Objections to an Order of the Support Magistrate and Appeals after Objections

· Family Offense Proceedings—Article 8

· Ethics in Family Court Practice

Program Speakers

Eric A. Tepper, Esq. (Chair and Moderator)

Gordon Tepper & DeCoursey, LLP

—Glenville

Hon. W. Dennis Duggan

Judge, Albany County Family Court

—Albany

Michael P. Friedman, Esq.

Friedman & Molinsek, P.C.

—Delmar

Michelle L. Haskin, Esq.

McNamee Lochner Law Firm

—Albany

Hon. Mark L. Powers

Judge, Schenectady County Family Court

—Schenectady

Hon. Colleen M. Quirion

Support Magistrate

Schenectady Family Court

—Schenectady

Jennifer P. Rutkey, Esq.

Gordon Tepper & DeCoursey

—Glenville

Total MCLE Credits...... 7.0

Ethics MCLE Credits..... 1.5

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