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April 2019
Divorce: Helping Clients Move On with Financial Stability
Please join Philadelphia VIP for a Divorce CLE training led by Michael Fingerman and Mary Cushing Doherty. In Philadelphia, even the simplest divorces are nearly impossible to obtain without an attorney. Multiple waiting periods, arcane names for pleadings, and other procedural hurdles make the process arduous for pro se litigants, but these are normal challenges for attorneys. A recent study revealed that divorce litigants in Philadelphia were 87.4% more likely to obtain a divorce within three years if they were represented…
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Custody: Providing Stability for Families
Please join Philadelphia VIP for a Custody CLE training led by Lee Schwartz and Sarah Katz. Eighty-five percent of litigants in Philadelphia Family Court proceed pro se. These litigants, most of whom cannot afford an attorney, must navigate complex legal concepts and laborious procedures on their own as the court makes decisions that define their most significant personal relationships. This training will provide practical information about how you can make a difference by representing a custody client before a Philadelphia Master…
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