2026 Family Law Financial Mastery Series
The Financial Topics That Decide Cases - Begin 2026 with answers and updated skills.
Moderated by forensic and valuation expert Lee Sanderson, this five-part series with family court judges and expert attorneys will address the financial topics that ultimately decide cases and describe winning litigation strategies to utilize them. This practical, to-the-point presentation is designed to answer the financial questions family law attorneys face most often. The series focuses on the financial topics that routinely determine outcomes — income analysis, K1 income versus distributions, business valuation, the double dip, forensics, hidden assets, and strategies for working with experts.
These programs are online only and will be recorded. Anyone who registers will receive a link to the video recordings for any session they are registered for.
$35 to attend one session
$140 to attend all 5 sessions
Master the nuances of determining true income for support when the answer isn’t clear – navigate W2 income, K1s, business owner issues and hidden income.
Faculty
- Hon. Frances Giordano, First Justice, Probate & Family Court
- Lindsay Mason, Esq., Lee & Rivers LLP
- Stephen MacKenzie, Esq. Fitch Law Partners
- Lee Sanderson, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, MST – Valuation Forensics, LLC
- Mary Beth Sweeney, Esq., Atwood Cherny PC
Moderated by forensic and valuation expert Lee Sanderson, this five-part series with family court judges and expert attorneys will address the financial topics that ultimately decide cases and describe winning litigation strategies to utilize them.
Real practical methods to tackle differing valuation opinions. Negotiate better by gaining command over the valuation assumptions that influence outcomes, including methodology selection, normalization adjustments, and learn real methods to bridge the gap between values.
Faculty
- Hon. Jennifer Bingham, Probate & Family Court
- Laura Gibbs, Esq., Gibbs Heinle Maiona, LLP
- Steven Gurdin, Esq., Fitch Law Partners
- Robert Rivers, Esq., Lee & Rivers LLP
- Lee Sanderson, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, MST – Valuation Forensics, LLC
Moderated by forensic and valuation expert Lee Sanderson, this five-part series with family court judges and expert attorneys will address the financial topics that ultimately decide cases and describe winning litigation strategies to utilize them.
Examine common real-world methods used to hide income and assets and practical ways to uncover and address them through effective discovery.
Faculty
- Hon. Spencer Kagan, (ret.) Probate & Family Court
- Hon. Jennifer Ulwick, Probate & Family Court
- Maureen Booth, Esq., Turco Legal
- Laura Gibbs, Esq., Gibbs Heinle Maiona, LLP
- Steven Gurdin, Esq., Fitch Law Partners
- Lee Sanderson, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, MST – Valuation Forensics, LLC
Moderated by forensic and valuation expert Lee Sanderson, this five-part series with family court judges and expert attorneys will address the financial topics that ultimately decide cases and describe winning litigation strategies to utilize them.
Understand these reports and skills for working with them. The difference between mere observations and expert conclusions. Cross examination tips and approaches.
Faculty
- Hon. Lee Peterson, Probate & Family Court
- Laura Gibbs, Esq., Gibbs Heinle Maiona, LLP
- Martin Kane, Esq., McGrath & Kane
- Lee Sanderson, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, MST – Valuation Forensics, LLC
- Mary Beth Sweeney, Esq., Atwood Cherny PC
Moderated by forensic and valuation expert Lee Sanderson, this five-part series with family court judges and expert attorneys will address the financial topics that ultimately decide cases and describe winning litigation strategies to utilize them.
Medical partnerships, law practices and other professional services firms have unique issues. Learn essential skills relating to assessing income and value issues for divorce.
Faculty
- Hon. Jennifer Bingham, Probate & Family Court
- Hon. Lee Peterson, Probate & Family Court
- Matthew Barach, Esq., Barach Law Group
- Stephen MacKenzie, Esq. Fitch Law Partners
- Lee Sanderson, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, MST – Valuation Forensics, LLC
Moderated by forensic and valuation expert Lee Sanderson, this five-part series with family court judges and expert attorneys will address the financial topics that ultimately decide cases and describe winning litigation strategies to utilize them.
The views and opinions expressed in programs offered by the Social Law Library are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Library. Online registration is encouraged. For assistance, questions on group discounts, accommodations requests, special billing, program content, out-of-state CLE credits, and general contact CLE Coordinator, Michael Saporito by email at [email protected]. Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded and recordings are sent to all who are registered. The recording is available by digital download, generally within a week after the program date. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when 80% of the live webinar is attended. To insure getting the video, please register.