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Family Law "How To" Series: 55. Dissipation

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of how to address key dissipation issues, including:
  • Establishing the timing of irreconcilable breakdown; 
  • Burden of proof issues; 
  • Why courts should be cautious about raising a dissipation issue sua sponte; 
  • What happens when dissipation is established; 
  • Notice of intent to claim dissipation of marital assets; and
  • Much more.

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

Program Speakers:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman (ret.) , Sixth Judicial Circuit, Champaign
Marilyn Longwell , Marilyn Longwell& Associates P.C., 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 $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: 54. Transmutation / Commingling

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of transmutation and commingling, including account tracing (such as 401k and investments), entity tracing (corporation documentation), and personal efforts and reasonable compensation.


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

Program Speakers:
James M. Godbout, Sikich LLP, Chicago
Matthew A. Kirsh, Kirsh & Associates Ltd., Chicago
Masah S. SamForay, The Foray Firm, Homewood
Rory T. Weiler, Weiler & Lengle P.C., St. Charles



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: 53. Proving Marital and Non-Marital Characterization

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for a look at how to prove marital and non-marital characterization, including the factors that may support a non-marital asset assertion. The speakers discuss several hypothetical scenarios throughout the presentation.
“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Howard W. Feldman, FeldmanWasser, Springfield
Kelli Gordon, FeldmanWasser, Springfield
Courtney Viamille, Cohn Reznick, Chicago
Tamika R. Walker, DeRango & Cain, LLC, Rockford


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: 52. Reading and Understanding Operating Agreements

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE Credit


Original Program Date: Friday, January 19, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to read and understand operating agreement with this informative seminar. Topics include:
  • Types of entity-level agreements;
  • Restrictions within entity-level agreements;
  • Historical transactions;
  • Size of entity;
  • Distributions;
  • Non-competes and the value of personal goodwill; and
  • Relevant case law.

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


Program Speakers:
James M. Godbout, Sikich LLP, Chicago
Morris Lane Harvey, Harvey Behme & Associates, Mt. Vernon
Masah S. SamForay, The Foray Firm, Homewood



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: 51. Understanding Partnership, Sub S, and LLC Returns

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.25 hours MCLE Credit


Original Program Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of partnership, Sub S, and LLC returns with this informative program, including”
  • Form 1040 – Individual Income Tax Return
  • Schedule C – Business Income or Loss;
  • Schedule F – Profit or Loss from Farming
  • Form 1065 – Return of Partnership Income; and
  • Form 1120S – Income Tax Return for an S Corp.

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


Program Speakers:
James M. Godbout , Sikich LLP, Chicago
Morris Lane Harvey , Harvey Behme & Associates, Mt. Vernon



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 $43.75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $87.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 50. Understanding Personal Returns

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of personal income tax returns on your next family law case. Topics include:
  • How to use income tax returns in litigation; 
  • What can be learned from income tax returns; 
  • Cautions to be aware of, including amended returns and unsigned returns; 
  • Relief from tax and penalties; and 
  • Understanding tax forms (Form 1040, Schedule A-F, Form W-2; and Form 4562)

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

Program Speakers:
Bethany M. Hearn, Clifton Larson Allen, LLP, Champaign
Ashanti Henderson Madlock, Madlock Henderson LLC, Chicago
Rory T. Weiler, Weiler & Lengle P.C., St. Charles



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: 49. Understanding Financial Statements

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of financial statements and how they affect your next family law case.

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

Program Speakers:
Lisa M. Nyuli , Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin
Curtis B. Ross , The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross LLC, Chicago
Courtney Viamille , Cohn Reznick, 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 $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

Family Law "How To" Series: 47.750 ILCS 5/513 and 48.750 ILCS 5/503(g)

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Recording Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Period: August 27, 2024 – August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


750 ILCS 5/513:
Get the information you need to advise your client on key college education expenses as they relate to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Topics include:
• completing the FASFA application and determining who is the responsible party for college expenses, such as entrance exam and application fees, housing expenses, and book/supply cost
• how a child’s academic performance can affect the continued financial obligations of the parent.

750 ILCS 5/503(g)
Gain a better understanding of how to handle marital property vs. non-marital property during your next divorce case, including:
• How to draft the language for the marital agreement;
• How to submit a motion for temporary relief and establish 503(g) trust; and
• The disposition of property debts.

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

Program Speakers:
Heather M. Hurst, Davis Friedman, Chicago
Matthew A. Kirsh, Kirsh & Associates Ltd., Chicago
Anna P. Krolikowska, Anna P Krolikowska P.C., Northbrook



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: 46. Illinois' New Child Support and Maintenance Framework: Income Shares and More

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, June 23, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 13, 2024 - August 12, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Illinois’ new child support law goes into effect on July 1, 2017 … are you ready?

Join us from the comfort of your home or office for this online seminar that brings you up to speed on the new child support and maintenance law. Family law attorneys and general practitioners who handle child support cases won’t want to miss this program that educates you on:
  • The history of child support guidelines in Illinois;
  • The new terminology and definitions;
  • The key differences between income shares and percentage of obligor income models;
  • How the new system works;
  • What the schedule of bar support obligation is;
  • What to do when income exceeds the schedule of basic child support obligation;
  • How to handle adjustments to income for support obligation;
  • How to calculate net income;
  • The difference between individualized net income and standardized net income, and what to do when the standardized net income calculation doesn’t fit your client’s situation;
  • The shared physical care formula;
  • Additional expenses, including health insurance, medical expenses, child care, and extra-curricular activities; and
  • Much more!

Program Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Moderator:
Curtis B. Ross , The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross LLC, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Margaret A. Bennett, Bennett Law Firm LLC, Oak Brook
Hon. Pamela E. Loza, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Masah S. Renwick, The Renwick Firm, Homewood
Curtis B. Ross, The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross LLC, Chicago
Michael S. Strauss, Schlesinger & Strauss LLC, Libertyville


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

Family Law "How To" Series: 45. Parental Allocation

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, August 10, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: August 13, 2024 - August 12, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of how to handle parental allocation during your next divorce case, including:
  • The allocation of parental responsibilities
  • Developing a parenting plan
  • Temporary orders
  • Parenting schedules, including holidays and summer breaks
  • Relocation issues
  • Mediation and review

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

Program Speakers:
Christopher W. Bohlen, Barmann, Bohlen & Jacobi, PC, Kankakee
Ashanti Madlock Henderson, Madlock Henderson LLC, Chicago
Hon. Timothy J. McJoynt, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Wheaton
Hon. Jeanne M. Reynolds, Circuit Court of Cook County, Skokie
Sarah J. Taylor, Barrett Twomey Broom Hughes & Hoke LLP, Carbondale



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