Sponsored by:

Trustee's Circle Donors
Cathy Belmonte Newman, CDFA, MBA	North Shore Collaborative Divorce Professionals

President's Circle Donors
David Kerpel, JD The Law Offices of David S. Kerpel		Beverly R. Tarr, LLB Mediator	Janice L. Berman, JD The Law Offices of Janice L. Berman

 

The Law, Your Finances, Your Family

Sunday, November 6, 2011
8:30am - 4:15pm
Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night!
Evanston Hospital

Frank Auditorium
2650 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois

The Lilac Tree is proud to present Divorce University™, a one day program designed to educate you on the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce. During the day you will interact with a judge, lawyers, mediators, collaborative attorneys, financial planners, therapists for children and adults and more, all of whom specialize in family law and divorce. And you will hear from divorced women who’ve moved on to independent new lives.

You’ll come away understanding your options, that you are not alone and how important it is to take an active role in shaping your future.

Program

MORNING SESSION

8:30am - 9:30am
REGISTRATION
Coffee & Bagels
Gather Handouts and Information

9:30am - 11:30am
Legal Panel: KNOW THE LAW
Insights from a Judge, a Lawyer and a Mediator

Learn what you need to know about the legal process, divorce and the respective roles and responsibilities of the professionals involved. Understand the court process, your legal rights, when mediation is appropriate, what collaborative law is, what to expect from your lawyer and what is expected of you.
Q & A with a Judge - Pose general questions to the legal panel as time allows.

Speakers
The Honorable Nancy Katz, Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division
David Pasulka, JD, Family Law Attorney
Beverly Tarr, Mediator

11:30am - 12:15pm
LUNCH BREAK
Meet Divorce Professionals & Sponsors

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Client Panel: WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY DIVORCE
Former Lilac Tree clients relate their experiences as they moved through the divorce process toward independent lives.

AFTERNOON SESSION

1:00pm - 2:25pm
Financial Panel: KNOW YOUR FINANCES
(Choose one)

THE BASICS
Preparation and knowledge is the key to successful financial organization in divorce. Understand what you need to know to prepare for and begin the divorce process by learning the first steps; financial terms, which documents to gather, your options and an introduction to the financial disclosure statement. Time will be given for Q & A.

Speakers
Cathy Belmonte Newman, CDFA, MBA, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Anna Bush, JD, Family Law Attorney and Mediator

BEYOND THE BASICS
Financial decisions made in the divorce process shape your financial well-being for years to come. Hear an enlightening synopsis of what you need to know to make informed final decisions; evaluate short and long term settlement and maintenance options, child support expenses, insurance, tax implications and where your demands should focus. Time will be given for Q & A.

Speakers
Brandi Ruffalo, MBA, AVA, Certified Valuation Analyst
Michael Craven, JD, CPA, LLM, Family Law Attorney

2:25pm - 2:45pm
BREAK
Meet Divorce Professionals & Sponsors
Family law attorneys, mediators and collaborative attorneys, financial advisors, therapists and former clients will be available to answer questions throughout the day.

2:45pm - 3:45pm
DISCUSSIONS
(Choose one)

SURVIVAL KIT: TOOLS FOR PARENTS HELPING CHILDREN
Consider steps you can take to help your children adjust to a restructured family. Understand the impact of this process on your children and ways to help them through divorce.

Speaker
Patricia Shafer, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist

THE EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER OF DIVORCE
Talk about the emotional challenges faced during divorce. Learn how to take care of yourself through the ups and downs of divorce and how to find the needed support.

Speaker
Alice White, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

SHOULD I STAY OR LEAVE? A DIFFICULT DECISION
A discussion for women who are contemplating divorce and have not made a decision to go forward. Gain fresh insights that can help you come to your own best decision.

Speaker
TBA

3:45pm - 4:15pm
A NURTURING MOMENT: AFTERNOON TEA
Take a few minutes for yourself. Sip tea. Talk with speakers and other women. Meet a variety of professionals. Gather information. Enjoy a gift drawing

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Fee includes handouts, program & ad book, continental breakfast, lunch and tea.
Seating is limited. Payment of $130 by Wednesday, November 2^nd is recommended. If space remains, you may pay $150 at the door. Cash, check or credit/debit card is accepted. No refunds issued after the event.

Contact us for more information
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Partial Scholarships are available by calling The Lilac Tree at 847.328.0313.