2018 Webinar Series
Tips For Dealing with a Guardian Ad Litem from One of the Best
Charles E. Bailey, Esq., The Law Offices of Charles E. Bailey, Decatur, Georgia
What do we as litigators need to know when we have guardians in our cases? Listen to one of the most respected guardian ad litems in the State, Charlie Bailey, tell us how to help our clients put his or her best foot forward from the beginning of the engagement. How to keep the guardian informed along the way without pestering them too much, and what do guardians think are the most important factors in making a recommendation to the court?
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Alimony Considerations for Practitioners
Dennis G. Collard, Esq., Collard Shockley, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia
With the changing landscape of alimony, especially after the Tax Reform Act of 2017, what do we need to be aware of as practitioners when considering alimony awards in our agreements and final orders? Dennis Collard walks us through both the basics of alimony – How is it determined? What factors will the court consider? How does alimony impact the overall settlement package? – and the cutting edge that we all need to be aware of moving forward.
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Dividing Retirement Accounts: The Wonderful World of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and When to Use Them
Connie H. Buffington, Esq., Gray Eittreim Martin, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia
How are different kinds of retirement accounts considered and divided in our agreements and by the court? When do we need to use a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (“QDRO”) and when do we not? And what is a “qualified plan” anyway? When dealing with retirement accounts, precision is necessary, and Ms. Buffington, who has been advising on dividing retirement accounts and preparing QDROs for her clients for years, walks us through the minefield of complexity when trying to address these issues in our agreements and orders.
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