Practical Advice: Basic Tax Issues in Matrimonial Matters

MCLE Credits: 1.0
Ethics Credits Included: 0.0

Monday, July 31, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET Live Webcast Live Telephone Live on Site at the Bobzien-Gaither Education Center 4801 Cox Road, Suite 108 (Richmond/Innsbrook - Glen Allen)
Friday, August 18, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET Webcast with Live Q&A Telephone with Live Q&A
Wednesday, September 13, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET Webcast with Live Q&A Telephone with Live Q&A
MCLE Credit:	1.0
Live-Interactive Credit:	1.0 (all dates, all formats)
Designation Credit:	1.0 Divorce and Family Law (Designations Information)
Registration Fees:	Live on Site: $89 Webcast: $89 Telephone: $109

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Why Attend?

Explore the impact of tax rules in family law matters, including child tax credits
Identify and learn to avoid common tax-related pitfalls
Understand filing tax returns with separated parties

As any family law attorney will tell you, tax issues affect nearly every aspect of the practice. From tax code changes regarding the treatment of spousal support to evaluating the cost basis for stocks subject to equitable distribution to dividing pre-tax retirement accounts, the impact of tax issues on the area of matrimonial law is tremendous.

Our speaker, an experienced family law practitioner, will discuss how the tax rules can impact several areas of a family law case from start to finish. In addition to addressing the above-mentioned topics, he will cover filing tax returns with separated parties, making sure that transfers made pursuant to a divorce are tax free, dealing with child tax credits, and common tax-related pitfalls to avoid.

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Schedule

COURSE SCHEDULE (July 31) (Eastern Time)

2:00	Practical Advice: Basic Tax Issues in Matrimonial Matters
3:00	Adjourn

Sign-in for live seminar attendees in Richmond/Innsbrook begins at 1:30 p.m.
Q&A will be handled via chat room for Webcast attendees.
Q&A will be handled via e-mail for telephone seminar attendees.

COURSE SCHEDULE (August 18) (Eastern Time)

1:00	Practical Advice: Basic Tax Issues in Matrimonial Matters
2:00	Adjourn

Q&A will be handled via chat room for Webcast attendees.
Q&A will be handled via e-mail for telephone seminar attendees.

COURSE SCHEDULE (September 13) (Eastern Time)

2:00	Practical Advice: Basic Tax Issues in Matrimonial Matters
3:00	Adjourn

Q&A will be handled via chat room for Webcast attendees.
Q&A will be handled via e-mail for telephone seminar attendees.

Faculty

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Harris W. Leiner, Barnes & Diehl, PC / Richmond

Harris W. Leiner is an equity shareholder with Barnes & Diehl, PC, and has been in private practice since graduating from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 2001. During that time Mr. Leiner has always focused on the area of family law. Representing clients in the Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts across the Commonwealth of Virginia, he has earned a reputation as a skilled negotiator and litigator. As a result, Mr. Leiner has been named to the Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite as well as SuperLawyers each year from 2010 forward.

In addition to his dedication to providing zealous representation for his clients, Mr. Leiner has taken a significant amount of time over the years to give back to the community. Specifically, he acted as head coach for the YMCA Cross Country Program for 3 years and has been honored as a charity event organizer for the Make a Wish Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and LINC (Legal Information Network for Cancer).

Mr. Leiner lives in Richmond with his wife and two children and feels that his experience as a dedicated husband and father help him to better understand and effectively represent clients going through family law cases. He says, “I recognize that every family case is unique and requires a personalized approach to its resolution. It is my sincere goal to help people get through the process in as favorable a manner as possible.”