Agenda

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Friday, February 16, 2024
8:30 am – 4:00 pm EST

 

Recent Developments in Ohio Family Law: Administrative Developments and Case Law
Presented by: M. Meis

  • Administrative rule changes
  • Case law update

Using the New Ohio Child Support Guidelines
Presented by: M. Langhals

  • Updated economic tables
  • Coordination with Affordable Care Act
  • Parenting time calculations
  • Treatment of multiple support orders

LGBTQ+ Legal Rights in Ohio
Presented by: H. Botkin-Doty

  • Marriage law
  • Establishing parentage
  • Assisted reproductive technology
  • Divorce and custody considerations
  • Estate planning
  • Advanced directives
  • Non-traditional family agreements
  • Name changes and gender marker corrections
  • Current legislation in Ohio

Developments in Child Custody: Unwed Father Rights
Presented by: E. Saulnier

  • Presumption that shared custody is in the best interest of the child
  • Invoking/rebutting the presumption
  • Seeking changes in custody schedules

Working in Cases that Involve Allegations of Abuse and Neglect
Presented by: R. Hirsch

  • Spousal abuse and child abuse
  • Obtaining protective orders
  • Working with experts
  • Working with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

Handling Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice: Allegations of Abuse
Presented by: J. Miller

  • Bringing a claim of parental abuse or neglect
  • Identifying false claims of parental abuse or neglect
  • Duties of professionals in cases where abuse is alleged
  • Balancing/protecting the parties’ rights

   

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Credits

Paralegals:
6.5 CLE Hours

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA):
6.5 CLE Hours
5.5 Substantive CLE Hours
1.0 Ethics CLE Hour

Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, to paralegals. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.

This webinar has been approved by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) for 6.5 total CLE hours which includes 5.5 substantive CLE hours and 1.0 ethics CLE hour.

The Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification Board’s Subcommittee on Approval of Paralegal Continuing Education Programs accepts and approves all programs that have been previously approved by NALA.

This webinar is approved by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations for accreditation, which is currently pending. Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for 6.5 CLE hours.

On-Demand Credits

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Speakers

Hannah Botkin-Doty, Esq.

Hannah’s Legal Help in Columbus, Ohio

Ms. Botkin-Doty joined the United States’ ARMY Reserve Officer Training Corps at 17 to serve her country and have the opportunity to attend Capital University. She received a bachelor of arts degree with honors in 2006, double majored in both Sociology and Criminology, and minored in Military Science. Ms. Botkin-Doty went on to attend Capital University Law School and while taking classes, she signed up for the Adoption Legal Clinic, Foster Youth Legal Clinic, Veteran’s Wills Clinic and Family Advocacy Legal Clinic and contributed more than 200 pro bono hours. She received her juris doctorate degree in 2013, with concentrations in child and family law, and alternative dispute resolution. That same year she passed the Ohio State Bar Exam and was issued her license to practice law by the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio. In recent years, Ms. Botkin-Doty has been recognized for her hard work and dedication to the practice of law receiving Capital University Law School’s “Graduate of the Last Decade Award”, Capital University’s “Distinguished Young Alumnus Award”, and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus’ “Expanding Our Impact Pro Bono Award”. Today, Ms. Botkin-Doty owns and operates Hannah’s Legal Help and provides personal and affordable “Legal Help with Heart”. Ms. Botkin-Doty focuses her practice on helping clients with uncontested legal matters and offers free consultations and flat fees with payment plans for those in need.

Raia Hirsch

Trolinger Law Offices, LLC in Columbus, Ohio

With experience on both sides of the law and more than a decade of practice under her belt, Ms. Hirsch has developed a unique perspective that informs her client-centric values. As a prosecutor she advocated on behalf of women and children. As a criminal defense attorney, she honed valuable experience in litigation and family dynamics. These highly transferrable experiences have recently led her to the practice of family law. Her focus is on contested divorce, civil protection orders, domestic violence matters, and post-decree modification and enforcement. For Ms. Hirsch, lawyering is about people and relationships, not transactions. She knows no two cases are the same and that understanding her clients’ specific objectives is the most effective way to create a desired way forward. Whether she is addressing assets they have worked their entire lives to acquire or approaching the most precious of issues involving children and custody, she is a zealous advocate who prides herself on relatability and open communication.

Matthew Langhals

Owner, Langhals Law, LLC - Marysville, Ohio

Mr. Langhals began his legal career in 2001 as an assistant prosecuting attorney in St. Clair County, Michigan. He transitioned to private practice in 2009, and later moved back to Ohio in 2012 to open his own law office. The firm’s focus is divorce, dissolution, custody, mediation and criminal defense. Mr. Langhals is also a guardian ad litem, and Supreme Court of Ohio certified mediator and parenting coordinator.  As a practitioner in the rural counties west of Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Langhals has established a reputation for polite and straight forward legal advice. Mr. Langhals has also authored a book, Divorce & Dissolution:  11 Heavenly Tips from your Guardian Angel published by Braughler Books, which shows its readers how having the right perspective when ending a marriage leads to practical, and sometimes inspired, outcomes.

Michelle J. Meis, Esq.

Trolinger Law Offices, LLC in Columbus, Ohio

The divorce process is multifaceted. Not only are their dividing their property and determining what is best for their children, but they are dealing with all the emotions that accompany these changes. Having practiced exclusively in the area of domestic relations since the beginning of her career, Ms. Meis is particularly adept at taking a collaborative approach to guiding clients through all that the legal process may bring. Ms. Meis values being open and upfront with her clients and ensuring that they feel knowledgeable about every stage of their case. Ms. Meis practices in the areas of uncontested divorce and dissolution, stepparent or uncontested adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and provides valuable drafting and trial preparation support to the firm’s litigation team.

James D. Miller

Buckley King in Dayton, Ohio

Mr. Miller finds great fulfillment in assisting clients in meeting their legal needs during often challenging, sensitive and complex circumstances. Mr. Miller focuses his practice on family law, municipal law and education. He served as a county prosecutor and assistant attorney general prior to entering into private practice. Mr. Miller has advised and represented state, county, and township officials on various matters involving public records, open meetings, contracts, real estate, construction, zoning, levy and bond issues, bid packages, regulatory and compliance, policy and procedures review, employment matters, as well as litigation. He serves as special counsel to the Village of New Bremen, the Monroe Township Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Ohio Educational Services Center Association.

Eva C. Saulnier

Zashin & Rich in Cleveland, Ohio

Ms. Saulnier joined Zashin Law in 2021. Her practice encompasses all aspects of domestic relations such as divorce, dissolution, property division, child and spousal support, and parental rights and responsibilities. A French national with law degrees from both the United States and France, Ms. Saulnier has a particular interest in all international family law issues, specifically custody matters implicating the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

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