Family Law

4.18

Adoption Law Perspectives: Expert Solutions for Complex Issues

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois 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
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 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
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Deborah Spivack
Dana Eberle
Colleen Quinn
With Deborah E. Spivack from Law Offices of Deborah E Spivack + 2 others
Recorded December 09, 2024.
Product ID 99463

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Overview

Discover High-Level Techniques for Handling Challenges in Adoption Cases

Take your skills to the next level! In this guide, our distinguished attorney faculty dig deep into advanced issues that arise in adoption law. From techniques for negotiating open adoption agreements to strategies for overcoming hurdles when handling interstate adoptions, resolve thorny adoption issues with ease - register today!

  • Troubleshoot complex challenges associated with terminating parental rights.
  • Discover sophisticated strategies for handling contested adoptions.
  • Get veteran insights into tackling post-adoption issues.
  • Detangle issues involving unmarried couples and same-sex adoptions.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Terminating Parental Rights - Overcoming Common Challenges
  2. Expert Insights Into Handling Contested Adoptions
  3. Resolving Post-Adoption Issues
  4. Challenges in Handling Interstate and International Adoptions
  5. Unmarried Couples and Same-Sex Adoptions: Advanced Issues and Answers

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois 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
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 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
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total

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OnDemand Video

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Family Law

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: 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 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility and including 3.0 hours of advanced level training in the area of Family Law.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: 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 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility and including 3.0 hours of advanced level training in the area of Family Law.

California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Family Law

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OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 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. This course has been approved for 3.0 units in the area of Family Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 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. This course has been approved for 3.0 units in the area of Family Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: 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 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: 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 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: 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 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: 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 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: 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 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: 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 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Idaho CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: 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 3.0 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 - 3: 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 3.0 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 - 3: 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 3.0 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 · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for up to 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for up to 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 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 - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 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 - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 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 · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 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 - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 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 · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 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 - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 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 · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: 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 - 3: 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 · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Areas of Professional Practice

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice 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 - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice 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 · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 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 - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 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.

Rhode Island CLE Upon Request · 3.5 Total Credits

OnDemand - Rhode Island CLE - 3.5: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

Video Download - Rhode Island CLE - 3.5: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Washington CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program may qualify for up to 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 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 - 3.6: This program may qualify for up to 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 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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CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: 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 3.0 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 · 3.6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 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 · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Terminating Parental Rights - Overcoming Common Challenges

    1. Obstacles in Obtaining Confirmed Consent and Surrender of Birth Parents
    2. Abandonment Concerns
    3. Challenges Involving Vulnerable Birth Parents
      1. Incarcerated Parents
      2. Minors
      3. Parents With Mental Health Issues
    4. Rights of Birth Fathers
    5. When a Birth Mother Lies About Not Knowing a Father's Identity - Key Challenges

  2. Expert Insights Into Handling Contested Adoptions

  3. Resolving Post-Adoption Issues

    1. Open vs. Closed Adoptions
    2. Advanced Techniques for Drafting and Negotiating Open Adoption Agreements
    3. Dynamic Techniques for Drafting and Enforcing Post-Placement Agreements
    4. Reversing an Adoption: Top Legal Challenges
    5. Tackling Post-Adoption Citizenship and Identity Issues

  4. Challenges in Handling Interstate and International Adoptions

  5. Unmarried Couples and Same-Sex Adoptions: Advanced Issues and Answers

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Deborah E Spivack
Deborah E.
Spivack
Law Offices of Deborah E Spivack
Dana Eberle
Dana
Eberle
Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law
Colleen M Quinn
Colleen M.
Quinn
Quinn Law Centers, LLC
Speaker bio
Deborah E Spivack

Deborah E. Spivack

Law Offices of Deborah E Spivack
Deborah Spivack

is owner of Law Offices of Deborah E. Spivack based in southern New Jersey. Her practice focuses exclusively on adoption and family planning in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Ms. Spivack has extensive experience representing adopting parents, birth parents, agencies and children (upon appointment by a court) in a broad range of adoption matters, including those which are private/independent, agency, identified, stepparent, second parent, guardian, legal custodian adoptions, or adoptions by individuals standing in loco parentis to the child, as well as adoptions of foreign-born children present in the United States. Many of these adoption cases have complex legal issues such as interstate placements, adoption subsidy, non-participating or contesting parties, international parties, immigration problems, Indian Child Welfare Act implications, state child protective services, and special needs or older children. also has extensive experience in assisted reproductive technology law matters. She frequently represents intended parents, gestational carriers, donors or donees of sperm, eggs, or embryos in drafting assisted reproductive technology agreements to protect their rights and in pursuing court orders explicitly recognizing parental status before and after the birth of a child to ensure legal permanency. Additionally, Ms. Spivack is a fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA), a membership-by-invitation-only association of 470 attorneys, law professors, and judges in the United States and throughout the world who are recognized as having extensive experience in the practice of adoption law, ART law, or both. AAAA Fellows ascribe to a practice-specific code of ethics that fosters best practices in adoption and assisted reproductive technology law. She earned her B.S. degree, cum laude, in business from Pennsylvania State University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Widener School of Law. Ms. Spivack is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

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Dana Eberle

Dana Eberle

Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law
Dana Eberle

is an attorney at Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law, where she oversees the family law practice area. She earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington and her J.D. degree from University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Ms. Eberle is a member of Indiana State Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, and Floyd County Bar Association, and is also a Certified Family Law mediator in Indiana. She is chair of the Center's Southern Indiana Partnership Council. Ms. Eberle is licensed in Indiana and Kentucky.

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Colleen M Quinn

Colleen M. Quinn

Quinn Law Centers, LLC
Colleen Quinn

Esq., of Quinn Law Centers, LLC, practices personal injury, medical malpractice, employment, family formation, including adoption and surrogacy, and estate planning law. She is admitted to the practice in all state and federal courts in Virginia. Ms. Quinn has been in practice for more than 34 years, having graduated from the University of Virginia (J.D. degree, 1988) and William & Mary (B.A. degree, 1985); and served as judicial clerk to the Honorable Harry L. Carrico, Chief Justice, Virginia Supreme Court in 1988-89. She is the winner of numerous awards and accolades, and has served on the boards of numerous organizations. Ms. Quinn was president of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, served on the Board of Trustees for eight years, and is the co-author of the last five editions of the Adoption Procedures and Forms: A Guide for Virginia Lawyers (a Virginia CLE publication). She is the 2023 president-elect of the Virginia Law Foundation.

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