Practice Ready Basics

Family Law "How To" Series: 03. Injunction/TRO and 04. Temporary Financial Relief

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, February 9, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the information you need about injunctions and temporary restraining orders for your next family law case. Gain a better understanding of how to handle the temporary relief aspect of your next family law case, including:
  • Who can petition for temporary maintenance or temporary support of a child;
  • Who can petition for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction;
  • The factors to consider when assessing an interim award;
  • Motions to conduct evidentiary hearings;
  • Requiring the petitioner to seek employment;
  • Contributions to the household and children’s expenses; and
  • Temporary custody and visitation issues.

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Aurelija Fitzpatrick , Marilyn Longwell & Associates P.C., Chicago
Ashanti Madlock Henderson , Madlock Henderson LLC, Chicago
Marilyn F. Longwell , Marilyn Longwell & Associates P.C., Chicago
William J. Scott , Momkus McCluskey LLC, Lisle
Morris Lane Harvey , Law Offices of Morris Lane Harvey, Mt. Vernon
Lena G. Winters , Winters Family Law, Chicago



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 02. Order of Protection / Domestic Violence Defense

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Part of the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


.5 hours MCLE credit

Original Program Date: Friday, December 16, 2016
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to prepare and present a defense against an Order of Protection with this short seminar. Topics include:
  • What to expect during your initial client contact;
  • Important areas to cover during the initial client intake and the paperwork you need the client to bring to your meeting;
  • Understanding Orders of Protection, including: interim, emergency, and plenary;
  • Motions to vacate;
  • How to modify an Order of Protection;
  • The benefits of having a court reporter at the hearing;
  • Using the Freedom of Information Act to compare the police report against statements made in the Order of Protection;
  • Common problems to be look for in drafting of the order; and
  • Much more.

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Hon. Rodney Equi (Ret.), Kollias & Gieses, Wheaton
Kelli E. Gordon , Feldman Wasser, Springfield
Jennifer L. Stallings , Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $17.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $35
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $12.50
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 01. Order of Protection / Domestic Violence Prosecution

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Part of the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2016
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn the context and meaning of statutory terms used in Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection cases, including:
  • Who can get an order of protection;
  • The differences and similarities between criminal and civil orders of protection;
  • The process for getting a civil order of protection;
  • The different types of orders of protection;
  • The court room process for an Order of Protection hearing; and
  • Much more.


“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Daniel B. Davis , Richard Wilson PC Law Offices, Chicago
Heather M. Hurst , Davis Friedman, Chicago 
Sally K. Kolb , Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Found, Champaign



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $26.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $52.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $18.75
    • Law Students – Free