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This group is operated by New Beginnings, Inc. (08/04/2021). Posted events are a sample of the support offered by the parent nonprofit organization, New Beginnings. Established in 1979, New Beginnings is the oldest and only group in the DC metro area that deals strictly with separation/divorce and is open to people both with and without children. Visit our website at www.newbeginningsusa.org for the full calendar of facilitated discussion groups, speakers and social events--many held ONLINE for anyone, anywhere.
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Upcoming events (4+)
“Divorce 101” is a 6-week series of public education seminars to help people contemplating or in the early stages of divorce. The program runs Tuesdays, Feb 21 to Mar 28, 7-9 PM, ONLINE.
Cost in Advance: $11/session or $52 for all 6 (paid online)
Sponsored by New Beginnings, the Collaborative Practice Center of Montgomery County, and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation.
Week 1: BEFORE YOU SEPARATE
Emotional Realities, Financial Realities, Legal Implications
Speakers:
LJ PELHAM, Esq. (www.ljpelhamlaw.com)
SCOTT KREEGER, LCSW-C (www.collaborativepracticedc.com/members/scott-kreeger);
SHEA NEWTON, CFP® (www.financialjourneyllc.com)
Send your full name and email address to [masked] for payment instructions. RSVP will be confirmed after receipt of payment.
- New B.
- 1 attendee
“Divorce 101” is a 6-week series of public education seminars to help people contemplating or in the early stages of divorce. The program runs Tuesdays, Feb 21 to Mar 28, 7-9 PM, ONLINE.
Cost in Advance: $11/session or $52 for all 6 (paid online)
Sponsored by New Beginnings, the Collaborative Practice Center of Montgomery County, and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation.
Week 2: BASIC LAW I
Grounds for Divorce, Elements of a Separation Agreement, Filing Process
Speakers:
STEVE BIENSTOCK, Esq. (www.bienstocklegal.com)
KATE McDONOUGH, Esq. (www.mcdonough-law.com)
Send your full name and email address to [masked] for payment instructions. RSVP will be confirmed after receipt of payment.
- New B.
- 1 attendee
“Divorce 101” is a 6-week series of public education seminars to help people contemplating or in the early stages of divorce. The program runs Tuesdays, Feb 21 to Mar 28, 7-9 PM, ONLINE.
Cost in Advance: $11/session or $52 for all 6 (paid online)
Handouts from previous sessions available for the same $11 fee
Sponsored by New Beginnings, the Collaborative Practice Center of Montgomery County, and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation.
Week 3: BASIC LAW II (CHILDREN'S ISSUES)
Visitation & Custody Arrangements (Parenting Plans), Child Support
Speakers:
COLLEEN BOKMAN, LCSW-C (www.colleenbokmanlcsw-c.com)
DARCY SHOOP, Esq. (www.darcyshoop.com)
Send your full name and email address to [masked] for payment instructions. RSVP will be confirmed after receipt of payment.
- New B.
- 1 attendee
“Divorce 101” is a 6-week series of public education seminars to help people contemplating or in the early stages of divorce. The program runs Tuesdays, Feb 21 to Mar 28, 7-9 PM, ONLINE.
Cost in Advance: $11/session or $52 for all 6 (paid online)
Handouts from previous sessions available for the same $11 fee
Sponsored by New Beginnings, the Collaborative Practice Center of Montgomery County, and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation.
Week 4: APPROACHES TO DIVORCE
Litigation, Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, Self-Represented
Speakers:
BRUCE AVERY, Esq. (www.averyuptonlaw.com)
PRUDENCE UPTON, Esq. (www.averyuptonlaw.com)
JOHN SPIEGEL, Esq. (www.mediationoffice.net)
Send your full name and email address to [masked] for payment instructions. RSVP will be confirmed after receipt of payment.
- New B.
- 1 attendee
Past events (650)
- New B.
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