Continuing Legal Education
Rosemary Frank, MBA, CDFA, CFDP, CFDS has authored and regularly presents a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course for attorneys. The course is approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization for two hours of Gereral CLE credit.
Additionally, the course has been approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, for two hours General Continuing Mediation Education (CME).
Title: Avoid Financial Pitfalls in Divorce Cases
Description:
Why the financial aspects of divorce have suddenly become more complicated and what you can do to address and manage these issues.
Define what is clearly, but sometimes not obviously, at stake, financially, for your divorcing clients. Simple and complex financial issues identified and how an analysis of a proposed settlement projects long-term client outcomes.
How to know if a seemingly equitable settlement will remain equitable years from now or if there are hidden consequencees that can lead to the financial ruin of your client.
Benefits of partnering with a Divorce Financial Expert for the attorney as well as the client.
How to increase your referrals and accelerate your practice by using a Divorce Financial Expert.
When to retain a Divorce Financial Expert and how to manage the relationship.
Insight into the divorce financial analytical process: factors considered, potential financial hazards and pitfalls, how to build cases for more equitable settlements.
Case study with illustrations.
Review of roles of other financial professionals (CPA, CFP, CVA, etc.) and how a CDFA, CFDP, or CFDS is different.
From the American Bar Association Website:
"In a recent poll, divorce lawyers ranked dead last in client satisfaction with legal services. Dissatisfaction with the financial settlement was a major factor."
Using a Divorce Financial Expert in your practice is one way to change that for yourself.
Attorneys and Mediators:
Course details may be found on the official websites of: the TN Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization; and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) page. Or, simply register as per following:
CLE/CME Registration
Thank you for selecting CLE/CME course:
Avoid Financial Pitfalls in Divorce Cases
Sessions are 3 - 5 pm, usually on the first Wednesday of each month, at our office building, address at the left.
Please register for one of the following sessions by calling 615-595-6850 or forwarding a check, payable to Rosemary Frank, to our office with a note specifying which session you would like to attend. The fee for the course (2 General CLE/CME Credits) is $95 per attendee.
January 5, 2012, 3 - 5 pm (Note date change to Thursday)
February 1, 2012, 3 - 5 pm
March 7, 2012, 3 - 5 pm
April 4, 2012, 3 - 5 pm
May 2, 2012, 3 - 5 pm
June 6, 2012, 3 - 5 pm
Or, call the office to schedule an in-house presentation for your firm.
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