The first of three seminars on family matters -- part of the new "People's Law Series" at Genesee Community College's BEST Center -- will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 13.
Seminar #1: "Getting Past Your Breakup -- Custody, Visitation and Child Support."
Presenters: Robert B. McCutcheon, Esq.; Peter M. Casey, Esq.
This session will focus on the definitions of sole versus joint custody and the custodial parent. Attendees will learn about child support payment plans and other financial responsibilities, as well as court orders and attorney representation, mediation, and understanding who makes the decisions regarding a child's health, education, religion, and general welfare.
The seminar is part of GCC's Leisure Learning non-credit community workshops and will take place at the Batavia campus in room T102. Each seminar costs $10. Contact The BEST Center to register by calling 345-6868.
For the updated list of courses visit: http://www.genesee.edu/best/development/leisure-learning/
The People's Law Series is a collaborative initiative between The BEST Center and the Genesee County Bar Association.
The other two seminars offered this spring are:
Seminar #2 -- April 17 -- "Matrimonial Actions"
Presenters: Deborah L. Burhans, Esq.; Benjamin J. Bonarigo Sr., Esq.
Divorce is a life-changing event and understanding the principals of matrimonial law can only help ease the transition and process. Spousal support, distribution of marital assets and debt, taxation, health insurance and separate property principles are among the topics of this session.
Seminar #3 -- May 15 -- "Juvenile and Family Offense Matters"
Presenters: Durin B. Rogers, Esq., Deputy County Attorney for Genesee County
When the actions and behavior of children result in Family Court proceedings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members and friends are all concerned and need information. Knowing about the Juvenile Delinquency proceedings, PINS (People in Need of Supervision), and understanding the legal ramifications of truancy, substance abuse, sexting, bullying, fighting, stealing, the destruction of property and the Family Offense proceedings are among the topics covered in this session.
It should be noted that the three-part series is provided as a public service for general reference information and is not intended to be legal advice for specific cases.
