“Family Law for the People: Understanding the Law and Court Process” is a free informational seminar for individuals interested in learning about common family law issues and court procedures. Seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 & Thursday, April 27, 2017, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at Futures for Families Center, 29466 Pintail Drive, Suite 10 (Behind Walmart), Easton, Maryland 21601.
Featuring experienced family attorneys, the seminar will cover the following topics (in order of presentation):
• Child custody/visitation and support;
• Starting a case;
• Trial process and procedures;
• Finding and working with an attorney;
• Finding other resources
• Alternatives to trial, including mediation
• Divorce grounds
• Alimony
• Division of property in divorce.
Family Law for the People was developed by the Department of Family Administration of the Administrative Office of the Courts — Programs, the Family and Juvenile Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association and the People’s Law Library of Maryland.
The seminar is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please do not bring children. No child care provided.
Please register by calling Jessica Milligan, Family Support Services Coordinator at 410-228-1395 or email her at [email protected]. Registration information is confidential and is used for the purposes of notifying participants of any changes in the schedule and for statistical reporting. Attendance is required to obtain the written handouts.
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