Family Law

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Top Challenges in Family Law 2026

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Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
OnDemand
2 hours 54 minutes
Brenda Wahler
David Fisher
Nancy Butler, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, CSA®
Ryan Sayler
Daniel Riley
With Brenda L. Wahler from Law Office of Brenda Wahler + 4 others
Recorded January 28, 2026.
Product ID 101421

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Overview

Assets, Estate Planning, QDROs, and More

Join our experienced faculty in this program as they walk you through some of the most pressing family law practice topics in 2026 with quick tips and best practices for handling them. From complex assets to hot-button custody issues, get the skills you need with these tips for overcoming hurdles - register today!

  • Review best practices for tracing hidden and commingled assets.
  • Explore prominent issues regarding discovery involving social media, email, text, and other forms of electronically stored information (ESI).
  • Discuss current issues arising from the interplay of criminal and family law.
  • Understand what there is to know when dealing with wills and trusts in family law practice.
  • Know how to handle complex QDROs issues in divorce.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Electronic Evidence: New Sources, New Challenges
  2. Locating, Valuing, and Dividing Hidden and Commingled Assets
  3. QDRO Complications 2026
  4. Hot-Button Issues at the Intersection Between Criminal and Family Law
  5. Wills, Estates, and Special Needs Trusts: Estate Planning Issues in Family Law

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Product ID 101421

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Electronic Evidence: New Sources, New Challenges

  2. Locating, Valuing, and Dividing Hidden and Commingled Assets

  3. QDRO Complications 2026

  4. Hot-Button Issues at the Intersection Between Criminal and Family Law

  5. Wills, Estates, and Special Needs Trusts: Estate Planning Issues in Family Law

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Brenda L Wahler
Brenda L.
Wahler
Law Office of Brenda Wahler
David C Fisher
David C.
Fisher
David C. Fisher, Attorney at Law
Nancy D Butler, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, CSA®
Nancy D.
Butler, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, CSA®
Above All Else, Success in Life and Business
Ryan P Sayler
Ryan P.
Sayler
Colgan & Associates, LLC
Daniel S Riley
Daniel S.
Riley
Riley Law Firm, PLC
Speaker bio
Brenda L Wahler

Brenda L. Wahler

Law Office of Brenda Wahler
Brenda Wahler

is a solo practice family law attorney in Helena. Prior to entering private practice, she was an attorney for the State of Montana. Ms. Wahler earned her J.D. degree from the University of Montana in 2002, following a career as a high school social studies teacher. A lifelong Montanan, she is also a historian and writer who enjoys digging into the deeper stories behind the myths of the American West. Ms. Wahler is past chair of the Law-Related Education Committee of the State Bar of Montana, past president of the First Judicial District Bar Association, and active in promoting civic education.

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David C Fisher

David C. Fisher

David C. Fisher, Attorney at Law
David 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.

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Nancy D Butler, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, CSA®

Nancy D. Butler, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, CSA®

Above All Else, Success in Life and Business
Nancy Butler, CFP®, CDFA®, CLTC®, CSA®

is the owner of Above All Else, Success in Life and Business®. She has over 35 years of experience as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner and is an award-winning author; since 2018, she has been appointed a delegate to The United Nations for The Commission on the Status of Women. Ms. Butler is also a guardian ad litem for the State of Connecticut. After twenty-five years of building a very successful financial planning and asset management practice, in 2007 she sold her practice to focus on advocacy, international professional speaking, and divorce planning. Ms. Butler has been published in The Financial Planning Association magazine on practice management; Money magazine on reverse mortgages; published several articles on divorce on Irooze.com, AARP on nine secrets of caregiving; Senior Resource Central on practical tips to help moms caring for their own kids and aging parents; The New England Real Estate Journal on commercial real estate; Certified Senior Advisor magazine on strategies to manage the cost of long-term care: Insurance and Beyond, and many more. She has also been a guest on many radio and television shows, and is currently a member of The Certified Financial Planning Association, The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and The Certified Senior Advisor Association.  

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Ryan P Sayler

Ryan P. Sayler

Colgan & Associates, LLC
Ryan Sayler

has built his career upon advocating for children and helping families safely manage challenging situations. He began his work counseling and caring for youth to help them work through mental and behavioral issues, so that they could heal and move beyond past issues. Through this experience, Mr. Sayler saw first-hand how important support and security is for our youth, which made him passionate about advocating for children and helping families better communicate and function together. After spending six years in the social work field as a counselor and mental health worker, he found himself wanting to make a bigger impact. Now in the family law field, Mr. Sayler is able to apply his knowledge and commitment toward helping families navigate through difficult circumstances so they can move forward with their lives. He is skilled at identifying areas of leverage in negotiation, and encourages clients toward a favorable outcome prior to litigation. Mr. Sayler's efficient and adaptable approach serves his clients well when it is necessary to take their case to the courtroom. He practices family law throughout central Pennsylvania, including Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, Lancaster, Perry, York, Adams and Franklin counties. Mr. Sayler earned his bachelor's degree in youth development psychology from North Central University. He went on to earn his law degree from The Penn State Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he still remains involved consulting the Community Law Clinic. Additionally, Mr. Sayler's experience with public speaking, legal drafting and creative research serve as a tremendous benefit to his clients and their cases.

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Daniel S Riley

Daniel S. Riley

Riley Law Firm, PLC
Daniel Riley

is a board-certified specialist in family law and a certified QDRO professional. His primary practice area involves the valuation and division of retirement assets. Mr. Riley graduated from Arizona State University in 2008, and has practiced family law exclusively since 2011 when he began managing a family law clinic partnered with Arizona State University. He is an experienced trial attorney who has taught continuing legal education seminars on trial advocacy. Mr. Riley is also an accomplished appellate attorney and has argued several important cases that have influenced the development of family law in Arizona, especially with respect to the division of retirement accounts.

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