Between 40-50 percent of married couples in U.S. will ultimately divorce. For the new family law practitioner, and for attorneys in other practice areas with clients going through divorce, family law expert Bari Z. Weinberger will take a deep dive into the divorce process to explore such key topics as: the importance of the divorce filing date; how choosing a no-fault ground for divorce such as "irreconcilable differences" can expedite the divorce process; the benefits of alternative settlement methods and how to guide clients towards understanding low conflict/out of court settlement methods; the basics of child custody and child support; the changing face of alimony; asset division, including retirement assets and high net worth complex asset division; and more. Participants will come away empowered with practical knowledge and tools to help create a safeguarded future for their clients