Family Law

Citizenship Proceedings and International Adoptions: The Journey Begins

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Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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1 hours 28 minutes
Susan Meisel Levin
With Susan Meisel Levin from Law Offices of Susan Meisel Levin, P.A.
Recorded February 28, 2025
Product ID 99908

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Overview

A Rapid-Fire Guide to Global Adoptions for Family Law Attorneys

In this legal program, our esteemed practitioners provide you with essential guidelines for navigating global adoptions and citizenship proceedings. Stay informed of key international adoption laws, discuss eligibility requirements for different types of proceedings, and employ best practices for gathering and organizing critical documents. Cultivate your expertise - register today!

  • Enhance your understanding of the Hague Convention.
  • Examine best practices for communicating with adoption agencies.
  • Uncover practical guidance for handling post-adoption issues.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Essential International Adoption Laws You Need to Know
  2. Overview of Citizenship Proceedings and Eligibility Requirements
  3. Differences Between Hague and Non-Hague Adoption Procedures
  4. Key Agencies, Their Roles, and Tips for Interacting With Them
  5. Pathways to Citizenship for Adopted Children: Tips to Streamline the Process
  6. Collecting and Organizing Essential Documents and Evidence
  7. Post-Adoption Issues: Services, Reporting Requirements, and Follow-Ups
  8. International Adoptions Gone Wrong: Avoid These Top Attorney Mistakes

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
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  1. Citizenship Proceedings and International Adoptions: The Journey Begins

    1. Essential International Adoption Laws You Need to Know
    2. Overview of Citizenship Proceedings and Eligibility Requirements
    3. Differences Between Hague and Non-Hague Adoption Procedures
    4. Key Agencies, Their Roles, and Tips for Interacting With Them
    5. Pathways to Citizenship for Adopted Children: Tips to Streamline the Process
    6. Collecting and Organizing Essential Documents and Evidence
    7. Post-Adoption Issues: Services, Reporting Requirements, and Follow-Ups
    8. International Adoptions Gone Wrong: Avoid These Top Attorney Mistakes

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Susan Meisel Levin
Susan
Meisel Levin
Law Offices of Susan Meisel Levin, P.A.
Speaker bio
Susan Meisel Levin

Susan Meisel Levin

Law Offices of Susan Meisel Levin, P.A.
Susan Meisel Levin

served as in-house legal counsel for a local adoption agency, working with hundreds of adoptive and birth parents. She then opened a boutique adoption practice in Miami, Florida. Ms. Meisel Levin is experienced in representing birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoption agencies in matters related to domestic and intercountry adoptions, including associated immigration issues, as well as appeals stemming from the same. She is board certified in adoption law, and is a former chair of the Adoption Law Board Certification Committee. Ms. Meisel Levin provides compassionate and professional representation. Most of her referrals come from colleagues and former clients, as she handles each matter with impeccable attention to detail and keeps her clients fully informed. Ms. Meisel Levin is a life-long learner, and keeps current by attending local and national adoption, dependency, and immigration conferences. She earned her B.A. degree from Florida Atlantic University, her J.D. degree from The University of Florida College of Law, and her LL.M. degree from St Thomas University School of Law.

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