Fundamentals of Transmutations – Dawn Gray, CFLS; Stephen J. Wagner, CFLS Title Presumptions and Burdens of Proof – Stephen Temko, CFLS, CALS ’Til Death or Divorce Do Us Part: Probate and Family Law Crossover Issues – Hon. Mitchell Beckloff; Diana E. Richmond, CFLS; Avery Cooper, CFLS Title, Transfers and Transmutation Trial Practicum – Peter M. Walzer, CFLS; Christopher Melcher, CFLS Settlement Practicum: Outside the Box Settlement Tools – Eileen Preville, CFLS Ask the Judges: “The Last Word” – Hon. Thomas Trent Lewis; Hon. Michael Naughton; Hon. Maren Nelson
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The experts demonstrate “how to put into practice” legal principles. It isn’t just determining separate vs. community property of a business. There are important issues of apportionment of business value including, reasonable compensation, valuation methods, post separation efforts, as well as the hybrids including the new case of IRMO Brandes and new terms such as “Marital Value” as in IRMO Honer. This program includes important materials and a demonstration presentation of examination and cross examination of an expert accountant. Learn from the prospective of experienced professionals: a practicing lawyer, a judge, and an accountant.
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Moderator: Garrett C. Dailey, CFLS
Judicial Responder Panel:
Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman, Hon. Thomas Trent Lewis,
Hon. Mark S. Millard, and Hon. Alice Vilardi
Don’t Worry, It’s Only Temporary
Christopher C. Melcher, CFLS, and Andrew L. Hunt, CPA, ASA
This panel will explore the tactical challenges of setting temporary
spousal support. Topics will include pre-filing decisions,
guideline vs. non-guideline temporary support, basing support
on lifestyle or spending, reimbursement and credits, tax considerations,
short marriages, and community income after separation.
Martial Standard of Living:
The Highs and Lows of It
Hon. Lon F. Hurwitz, Hon. Michael J. Naughton (Ret.),
and Edward J. Thomas, CFLS
Presenting the MSOL at trial: an analysis featuring practical
pointers, legal nuances, make-it or break-it evidence, and common
misunderstandings and misperceptions in modest and not-somodest
estates.
The Award for Best Supporting
Family Code § 4320 Factor Goes To?
Hon. Bruce Iwasaki, Michael A. Guerrero, CFLS,
and William Ryden, CFLS
Once you have determined the MSOL, to what extent do other
Family Code § 4320 factors come into play? This panel will
present a number of real life scenarios, demonstrate and provide
insight into which factors are important in difference contexts
and how to present evidence and arguments to strengthen
your case.
Beyond 4320
Hon. Patti C. Ratekin, Hon. Claudia J. Silbar,
and Michele Brown, CFLS
This panel will focus on the interplay between domestic
violence, child custody and Family Code sections 4321
and 4322 on the award, modification, and termination
of spousal support.
From Chaos to Clarity –
Establishing a Spousal Support Award
Hon. Mark A. Juhas, Hon. Sue Alexander,
and John D. Hodson, CFLS
Two bench officers demystify the crystal ball and discuss how
they establish spousal support.
Post-Judgment Modification of Spousal
Support: “It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over”
Hon. Justice Dennis A. Cornell (Ret.), Robert E. Blevans, CFLS,
and Vanessa Kirker Wright, CFLS
This panel will present an in-depth discussion of post-judgment
spousal support modifications. The panel will examine what
needs to be proven, who needs to prove what and how best to do it
in order to obtain a post-judgment modification of spousal support.
In addition, the panel will further discuss the post-judgment
implications of Family Code § 4323, spousal support modification
trends and historical perspectives.
Ask the Judges – the Last Word on
“Spousal Support: An In-Depth Analysis
for the 21st Century”
Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman, Hon. Thomas Trent Lewis,
Hon. Mark S. Millard, and Hon. Alice Vilardi
Moderator: Garrett C. Dailey, CFLS
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