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The Hidden Benefits of Collaborative Family Law You Didn't Know About
What if we told you there was a less adversarial and more cost-effective way to navigate high-stress divorce cases and other family matters? Enter collaborative family law! In this introductory guide, our seasoned instructors fill you in on the collaborative law process, the pros and cons of it, and best practices for trying to prevent fallout. No matter if you're a first-year attorney or a seasoned professional, this course offers something valuable to all attendees. Register today!
- Discuss what collaborative law is and who the central players are.
- Discover the benefits of collaborative law over traditional divorce proceedings.
- Examine key steps in the collaborative law process.
- Formulate strategies for creating a parenting plan.
- Participate in a fishbowl training to further enhance your knowledge.
This program was designed in conjunction with NBI’s esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Erika MacCormac.
Abbreviated Agenda
- What Is Collaborative Law?
- Why Collaborative Law?
- Collaborative Law: The Process
- Creating a Parenting Plan
- Ethics
- What Happens If You Fall Out of Collaborative?
- Fishbowl Exercise: A Mini Training
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Arizona CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| California CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Florida CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-10-2027 |
| Maine CLE |
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6 Total | 06-10-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Montana CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2028 |
| North Dakota CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
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6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2028 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 06-11-2028 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Tennessee CLE |
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6 Total | 06-10-2027 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-11-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-10-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 06-11-2027 |
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Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 6 Total Credits
- 1 MECLE Ethics
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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hours of MECLE credit.
Video Download - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hours of MECLE credit.
Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Professional Responsibility
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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.
Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.
California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Legal Ethics
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OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Video Download - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
- 1.2 Professional Responsibility
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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.2 professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.2 professional responsibility credit.
Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics/Professionalism
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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.
Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
- 7 Marital and Family Law
- 1 Professional Responsibility
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 7.0-Marital and Family Law
Video Download - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 7.0-Marital and Family Law
Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Video Download - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Earn Until
OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Idaho CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility
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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Professional Responsibility
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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Video Download - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Video Download - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Professional Fitness and Integrity
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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
North Dakota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.
Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.
Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Professional Responsibility
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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics/Professionalism
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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hour of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hour of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.
Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethical Considerations
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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
- 6 Areas of Professional Practice
- 1 Ethics/Professionalism
Earn Until
OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Video Download - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
- 1 Legal Ethics
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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.
Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.
Oregon CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 5.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.
Video Download - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 5.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics/Professionalism
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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.
Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Video Download - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Wisconsin CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for up to 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.
Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for up to 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.
West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
- 1.2 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program may qualify for up to 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program may qualify for up to 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
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Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
Earn Until
Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
Earn Until
Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda
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What Is Collaborative Law?
- What Is a Collaborative Attorney?
- What Is a Collaborative Child Expert?
- What Is a Collaborative Coach?
- What Are Financial Neutrals?
- Mortgage Lenders
- Financial Planners
- Insurance Experts
- What Are the Requirements and Training Needed for Certification?
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Why Collaborative Law?
- Key Stats and Facts on Divorce Rates Across the Nation
- The Average Timeline for Divorce Cases
- The Adversarial Nature of Divorce Litigation
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Collaborative Law: The Process
- Finding a Collaboratively Certified Provider
- Selecting an Attorney: Initial Meetings and Intake
- What Other Professionals Are Needed?
- Collaborative Retention Agreement
- Collaborative Law: The Inverse Pyramid
- Team Meetings: Types, Who Is Involved, and Beyond
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Creating a Parenting Plan
- What Is a Parenting Plan?
- What Can You Include? What Are the Limitations?
- The Role of the Expert and Talking With the Children
- Parent Coaching in High-Conflict Parenting Plans
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Ethics
- Attorney-Client Privilege and the Intersection of Collaborative Law
- Handling Clients With Mental Health Diagnoses in the Collaborative World
- Communicating With Your Collaborative Team
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What Happens If You Fall Out of Collaborative?
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Fishbowl Exercise: A Mini Training
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
David C. Fisher
is a sole practitioner in the Tulsa area, where he practices in the areas of mediation, collaborative law, family law and estate planning. He is a leader and recognized authority in the area of dispute resolution, where he brings an extensive background of problem solving with more than 17 years of real life experience as an insurance adjuster, trainer, speaker and now lawyer. Mr. Fisher is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section and Estate Planning Section; Tulsa County Bar Association Family Law Section; American Bar Association Family Law Section and Real Property Estate Planning Section; Oklahoma Academy of Collaborative Professionals; as well as the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. He is also included on the Tulsa County District Courts list of mediators. Mr. Fisher earned his B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law.
Speaker bio
Hon. Jeanette A. Irby
is a retired Circuit Court Judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. She is currently managing director of Juridical Solutions PLC, where she mediates family law disputes which are most suited to alternative dispute resolution. Judge Irby is experienced in all areas of civil litigation, including complex business disputes, divorce (equitable distribution, spousal support and custody), and personal injury claims. Before going on the bench, she practiced law with her primary focus on domestic relations. Judge Irby earned her B.S. degree from Central Michigan University and her J.D. degree from Thomas W. Cooley Law School.
Speaker bio
Stacey D. Mullins
is the deputy managing shareholder of GrayRobinson, P.A. in Boca Raton, Florida. She is a collaboratively-trained attorney with extensive experience in the area of marital and family law. Ms. Mullins is certified for practice by the Florida Supreme Court, as well as a family law mediator. Her approach is to focus on resolution of disputes, and avoiding litigation and court time if possible. Extraordinary dedication, intense case preparation, outstanding courtroom performance, and admirable integrity distinguish Ms. Mullins' work as an attorney. She emphasizes a team approach within her practice and serves her client's needs 24/7. Ms. Mullins is a member of South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Florida Justice Association and on the National Borad of Directors, Sharsheret (2023-Present). She earned her B.A. and J.D. degrees from University of Florida.
Speaker bio
Amber James
is the founder and CEO of New Beginnings Family Law, P.C., where her main areas of practice are divorce, child custody, parental alienation, mediation, adoption, and surrogacy. Prior to opening her own practice, she worked in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Domestic Relations Division as a law clerk for the Honorable Ralph A. Ferguson, Jr., and in the firm of Shaw-Anderson, LLC. Ms. James earned her B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her J.D. degree from the Birmingham School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Alabama and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. James is also a board-certified family law trial advocate, having received her board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar, and the American, Morgan County and Huntsville-Madison County bar associations. Ms. James has previously been recognized as Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 by the Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship in Huntsville, Alabama. Her firm was chosen as the Professional Services Business of the Year in 2020 by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Her firm is consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Huntsville, Alabama and recently received the designation of Best Place for Working Parents.
Speaker bio
Amy Amundsen
of Amundsen Legal Consulting advises lawyers on case strategies and office management and provides alternative dispute resolution services as a trained Collaborative Family Lawyer, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) certified Family Law Arbitrator, and Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Family Law Mediator. Ms. Amundsen is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and the AAML and co-chair of the AAML Arbitration Committee. She serves on the executive committee of the Tennessee Bar Association's Family Law Section. She serves as the Secretary of the Memphis Collaborative Divorce Alliance and is a Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Ms. Amundsen lectures on trending legal concepts for state and national organizations, publishes in peer-reviewed journals, and assists in teaching new techniques and skills to attorneys. Ms. Amundsen has received numerous awards, including the Lawyer's Lawyer Award from the Memphis Bar Association, the Justice Joseph Henry Award from the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Marion Griffin-Frances Loring Award from the Association of Women Attorneys.
Speaker bio
Hon. Mary C. Evans
is a Circuit Court Judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Charlotte County, Florida.
Speaker bio
Keith Grossman
is a collaborative attorney, a family and circuit civil mediator certified by the Supreme Court of Florida, an abitrator qualified by the Florida Supreme Court, and an educator-at-law. He basically considers himself a peacemaker helping families with new beginnings; with their new “happily ever after”. After handling hundreds of trials and mediations, Mr. Grossman combines his more than 30 years of litigation, mediation, and training experience to find ways to bring peace to his client’s life. Mr. Grossman promotes collaborative divorce and mediation because he knows these no-court options provide more honor and respect to the restructuring of a family. Mr. Grossman has earned the respect of the local judiciary, his clients, and the legal community because of his sensitive approach, creativity, and dedication to his clients. He was also an adjunct professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida Southwestern State College, teaching Alternative Dispute Resolution, Elder Law, Law Office Management, Legal Research & Writing and Comparative Criminal Justice.
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