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CLEs ON THE HORIZON:
Electronic Discovery Lunch 'n Learn Telephonic Seminar March 25, 2009, Noon - 2 p.m. MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
May 20, 2009 telephonic seminar on "Wills, Trusts, and Estate - issues in Family law cases
June 3, 2009 live/Webcast one-day seminar at the Tampa Airport Marriott on military issues
2009 Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop, August 13-16, 2009
Check the CLE page soon for further details and future courses. |
Come join us for a great Spring break at French Quarter Fest and earn CLE credits to boot. Location: Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, April 15 - 19, 2009. Room Rate: $199.00/ night. Call to check availability and for reservations: (504) 523-3341 and register here for this great event: http://www.familylawfla.org/cle/pdf/20439-FLSpringJazzFest-09.pdf . |
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FAMSEG FUNNIES
The Top 14 Signs Your Divorce Isn't Going Well:
14> Since his recent divorce, your lawyer has been using his car for an office.
13> Your spouse's lawyer has suddenly taken to lighting his cigarettes with twenties.
12> The judge is seriously considering your spouse's request for custody of your immortal soul.
11>Your spouse's attorney is seeking the death penalty.
10>Your husband has been granted temporary custody of one of your implants.
9> Your mother's name appears on your wife's witness list.
8> Given the choice, your privates opt to live with her.
7> Your portion of the settlement so far: The Commodore 64, the Chia pets and the Wham! CD collection.
6> Jerry Springer cancelled your appearance, citing "Safety Concerns."
5> You discover that Judge Jacques' last name is actually *not* pronounced "Jack-ass."
4> In her search for hidden assets, your wife hires a proctologist.
3> Your half of the dog arrives postage due.
2> Johnnie Cochran's closing argument: "If dad goes gay, he's got to pay!"
and the Number 1 Sign Your Divorce Isn't Going Well...
1> During the pre-trial conference, the judge is playing footsie with your wife under the conference table.
If you have a funny you'd like us to consider for publication, please submit it to Howard@raab-law.com.
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It's never too early to plan for the future, and as always, your Section is looking forward. From committee membership to Executive Council seats, now is the time to consider, and your opportunity to decide, how you want to make a difference in the practice of Family Law in Florida.
If you're ready to step up to the responsibility of Section leadership, then you'll be interested to know that the Nomination Committee of The Florida Bar Family Law Section is now accepting applications for positions on the Executive Council and for Secretary of the Council for the 2009-2010 Bar year. Nomination forms and requirements (deadline is April 6) are available on the Family Law Section website at: http://www.familylawfla.org/executive/ Otherwise, an abundance of opportunities await you in Committee work. Whether you're already a member of a Committee or this will be your first time, be sure to complete your 2009-2010 Committee preference form now.
Regardless of whether you decide to become an official Committee member or seek nomination to a higher position within the Section, you can still get involved and contribute to the work of the Section in some way. Contact Section Chair, Scott Rubin, or one of our Membership chairs and find out how.
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Recent changes to Florida Prepaid College Plan rules may now make them harder to cancel and thus more likely to be there when a child actually needs it.
Section supporter, Sen. Ted Deutch, D-Boca Raton, sought the rule change after the matter was brought to his attention by one of his constituents whose ex-husband cashed out their son's plan over her protests because it was only in his name. Now, prepaid plans bought after Feb. 1 will require both the purchaser and any listed survivor to agree before a plan can be cashed out if done so before the child goes to college.
For those who bought a prepaid plan before Feb. 1, a survivor can be added and request made to give that person a right of refusal for any plan cancellations or changes. But, anyone who wants sole control of the plan can still choose not to list a survivor.
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BACKWATER CASES
Attached are Jack's Backwater cases of the month, contributed by long-time active Section member, Fort Myers attorney, Rana Holz. Enjoy! |
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Show your support for the Section by attending the Broward County Bar Association's annual seminar, "RAISING THE BAR" featuring many of the Judges and Magistrates of the Family Law Division of the 17th Circuit making very practical presentations for the benefit of the Bar, There's still time to register as this event, for which you'll receive 5 CLE Credits, is not until Friday, March 27, 2009. To register for this event click here:
https://browardbar.org/event32709raisingthebar.php |
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"WHINE" OF THE TIMES
We're looking for great 'whines' to share with others. Our Commentator "whines" are a venue to speak on the challenges associated with family law practice, and we want to hear from you. Forward your 'whines' to Robyn Vines at Robyn.vines@ruden.com |
Summer Hall
Family Law Section Administrator
850-561-5650
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