Mission Statement
The purpose of this Section shall be to bring together, for the
furtherance of their mutual interests, and the public interest, members
of the New York State Bar Association who are concerned about
matrimonial and family law.
The Family Law Section, alone or in cooperation with other sections
and committees of the New York State Bar Association, or in conjunction
with other bar associations or organizations, shall:
- Plan, coordinate and conduct continuing legal education
programs;
- Publish a Family Law Review and distribute it to Section
members;
- Provide a forum through with matrimonial and family law
practitioners may cooperate with, encourage and assist each other in the
resolution of problems and practice issues;
- Enhance the skills and competency of New York attorneys practicing
matrimonial and family law;
- Formulate professional opinion in the areas of matrimonial and
family law;
- Review legislative and administrative proposals, rules and statutory
changes and, where appropriate, initiate legislation and legal reforms
in the areas of matrimonial and family law;
- Serve as a resource to civic, governmental and public organizations
in matters affecting matrimonial and family law;
- Undertake all such other activities as may be authorized, from time
to time, by the Executive Committee of the Section for the purpose of
accomplishing the foregoing goals.
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