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The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Custody and Placement Determinations in Family Law Actions

Megan L. Drury
Megan L. Drury | Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown

Megan L. Drury is an attorney in the family law department at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP. She graduated from Marquette University Law School and also received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

On-Demand: August 18, 2023

The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Custody and Placement Determinations in Family Law Actions

$95.00 1 hour CLE

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Program Summary

Join us for an informative webinar that explores the intricate intersection of domestic abuse and custody and placement determinations in family law actions, specifically focusing on the relevant Wisconsin Statutes. Delve into the key question of whether an allegation of domestic abuse alone is sufficient to impact custody and placement decisions in court, and gain insights into the specific requirements mandated by Wisconsin Law. Furthermore, discover essential strategies and insights on how to navigate custody and placement determinations when there has been a history of domestic abuse. Learn valuable techniques and approaches to overcome past domestic abuse allegations and pave the way for a fair and favorable outcome in custody and placement proceedings. This webinar is designed to equip legal professionals involved in family law cases with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the complex dynamics surrounding domestic abuse and its implications on custody and placement determinations in Wisconsin.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • The relevant Wisconsin Statutes regarding the impact of domestic abuse on custody and placement determinations in family law actions
  • Is an allegation of domestic abuse enough to impact custody and placement determinations in court? What is the requirement under Wisconsin Law?
  • If there has been domestic abuse, then what? Learn how to overcome domestic abuse allegations in the past in order to move forward in custody and placement determinations

Date / Time: August 18, 2023

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Megan L. Drury _Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown_FedBarMegan L. Drury | Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP.

Megan L. Drury is an attorney in the family law department at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP. She graduated from Marquette University Law School and also received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Megan is an active volunteer in the community. After volunteering nearly 250 hours, she received the Milwaukee Bar Association’s Pro Bono Publico Award. She also is a volunteer for the Sojourner Family Peace Center’s Restraining Order Clinic and a member of the Association for Women Lawyers. Attorney Drury was named an Elite Lawyer in 2023 for her work in divorce and family law.

Agenda

I. The relevant Wisconsin Statutes regarding the impact of domestic abuse on custody and placement determinations in family law actions | 11:00am – 11:20am

II. Is an allegation of domestic abuse enough to impact custody and placement determinations in court? What is the requirement under Wisconsin Law? | 11:20am – 11:40am

III. If there has been domestic abuse, then what? Learn how to overcome domestic abuse allegations in the past in order to move forward in custody and placement determinations | 11:40am – 12:00pm

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