Family Law Section
Purpose
To make studies and recommendations for the improvement of the practice, administration of justice, and improvement of procedures and laws concerning family law matters, and to improve the knowledge and expertise of all persons involved in the handling of domestic law matters.
| Co-Chairpersons: | Christine Vogel & Julie Twyford |
| Vice-Chairperson: | Vacant |
| Secretary-Treasurer: | Vacant |
| Treasurer: | To provide annual financial statements (net assets and liabilities of preceding year) to FLS and SCBA BOT by Oct. 1. |
| Exec. CMTE: | Above 3 officers + past Chairperson |
| Term of Office: | 1 year, annual meeting to annual meeting (annual mtg date not set) |
| BOT Liaison: | TBD |
| Annual Meeting/Elections:
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Elections during annual meeting held on a date to be determined by the Executive Committee. Bylaws §3.1. If not aligned w/SCBA annual meeting, FLS must ensure their officers maintain active SCBA membership throughout their term of office. |
| Report to the SCBA BOT: | Annually, formulate and present the Section’s prior year’s work “as required by the Bar.” §5.2 |
| Meeting Schedule: | Periodically |
| Meeting Notice: | Reasonable |
| Operating Year: | September 1 – August 31 |
| Elections:
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At annual meeting. SCBA membership required for both current SCBA fiscal year and following SCBA fiscal year (Sept. 1 – August 31) |
| CLEs Planned: | At least once all-day Family Law CLE should be organized each year. |