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Offit Kurman Attorney Summer Abel to Present at 2024 Rita Rosenkrantz Basic Family Law Training

September 12, 2024
Offit Kurman Attorney Summer Abel to Present at 2024 Rita Rosenkrantz Basic Family Law Training

Offit Kurman attorney Summer Abel, a distinguished member of our Family Law Practice Group based in the Bethesda, Maryland office, will be presenting at the 2024 Rita Rosenkrantz Basic Family Law Training for the Bar Association of Montgomery County. The training will take place on Tuesday, September 17th, and Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 in Rockville, Maryland.

On September 17th, Summer will lead a session on Discovery and Marital Property Statements (Rule 9-207 Statements) from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Her presentation will provide valuable insights into the complexities of managing discovery and handling marital property issues, including the preparation of financial statements.

The event's comprehensive agenda covers essential topics for family law practitioners:

Session 1: September 17, 2024

  • 5:30-6:30 PM: Initial Interview/Retainer Agreements
  • 6:30-7:30 PM: Pleadings & Divorce Grounds
  • 7:30-8:30 PM: Discovery/ Marital Property Statements (Rule 9-207 Statements) — Presented by Summer Abel

Session 2: September 24, 2024

  • 5:30-6:30 PM: Pendente Lite Financial Issues
  • 6:30-7:30 PM: Litigating a Child Custody Case
  • 7:30-8:30 PM: Marital Settlement Agreements and Ethical Considerations

Online registration is open until September 16, 2024. For more information, please click here.

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