Guardians Ad Litem – How They Work and How to Get Appointed
Category: On Demand
Member Price: $208
Non-Member Price: $260
Areas of Law: For All Attorneys
| NJ CLE: | NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4 hours of total CLE credit, including 1.2 in Ethics (Full Credits Available: NJ Ethics: 1.2, NJ General: 2.8). |
| NY CLE (t&nt): | NY Ethics Non-Transitional: 1.0, NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 2.5 |
| PA CLE: | PA Ethics Credit: 1.0, PA Substantive Credit: 2.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program. |
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Hon. Margaret M. McVeigh, P.J.Ch. (Ret.)
- Of Counsel, DeMarco & DeMarco
Presenters
- Hon. James J. DeLuca, J.S.C. (Ret.)
- Harwood Lloyd, LLC
- Hon. Darren T. Dibiasi, P.J.Ch.
- Bergen County Superior Court
- Shawna A. Brown, Esq.
- Mandelbaum Barrett PC, Roseland
- Lori M. McNeely, Esq.
- McNeely McGuigan, LLC, Moorestown
- Richard I. Miller, Esq., CELA
- Mandelbaum Barrett, PC, Roseland
- Kristi Jasberg Robinson, Esq.
- Chief, Civil Practice Liaison, Administrative Office of the Courts
From the Family Part to the Civil Part to Chancery and Probate, this informative seminar covers everything you need to know about Guardians Ad Litem (GAL). A distinguished panel of judges and practitioners share real-world scenarios to give context to the statutes, rules and case law that govern GALs. There are numerous situations where it is vital for a GAL to be appointed. Learn when, why, and how to request one in your cases. Once a GAL is appointed, whether you requested one or not, it is also important to know how to work with one to get the best outcome for your client. Additionally, being appointed as a GAL is a great way to expand your practice. Hear from the judges about how you can get on their list of go-to appointees and what you can do to stay there once appointed.
Topics include:
- Overview
- Statues
- Court Rules
- Rules of Professional Conduct - Recent Case Law
- In Re MR
- In Re CFC
- In Re the Adoption of a Child by C.J.
- S.T. vs. 1515 Broad Street, LLC - Discussion of Real-World Scenarios
- Family: matrimonial, domestic violence, and juvenile
- Probate
- Foreclosure
- Law Division
Don’t miss this unique seminar and register today!