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About the Seminar
The South Carolina chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the South Carolina Bar CLE Division are proud to present the 5th Annual "Advanced Family Law Topics for the Bench and Bar."  Course planner Ben Stevens has designed this program to address trending family law topics from an advanced practice perspective, offering in-depth analysis and practical guidance for successful practice in Family Court.

Seminar Agenda
Welcome and Opening Remarks
J. Benjamin Stevens, The Stevens Law Group, LLC, Spartanburg, SC
President, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Following the Money Trail: Strategies for Locating Hidden Assets and Uncovering Inconsistencies in Lifestyle and Reported Income
Missy Johnson, CPA, CVA, MAFF, Elliott Davis, Charleston, SC
Zachary H. Mueller, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFE, GreerWalker, Greenville, SC
What Does Abuse Look Like When There Are No Bruises?
Megan Hunt Dell, Esq., Dell Family Law, P.C., Charleston, SC
Mastering the Art of Trial Readiness: Strategic Evidence Organization and Witness Preparation
Marie-Louise Ramsdale, Esq, Ramsdale Law Firm, Mt. Pleasant, SC
The Honorable C. Vance Stricklin, Jr., Family Court of the Fifth judicial Circuit, Columbia, SC
Exploring the Evolving Landscape: Current Trends and Challenges in Drug Testing
Julianne M. Stokes, Esq., Stokes Family Law & Mediation, LLC, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Jennifer Miller ND, RN, CHT, Mt. Pleasant Wellness Center, Mt. Pleasant, SC
What All Family Court Lawyers Need to Know About Adoption Law
James Fletcher Thompson, Esq., Thompson Dove Law Group LLC, Spartanburg, SC
Lifting the Curtain: An Open (and Sometimes Irreverent) Reflection on Anxiety and Depression
William H. Jordan, Esq., United States Attorney's Office, Columbia, SC
The Anatomy of a Family Court Order: Crafting a Effective Final Order Through the Use of Persuasive Writing
Rebecca West, Esq., Harling & West, LLC, Lexington, SC
Changes to Vital Records Regulations and Bench & Bar Reference Guide
William D. Britt, Jr., Esq., Chief Counsel for Public Health
Caleb Cox, CPM, Director of Vital Statistics, S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control, Columbia, SC
Adjourn

Mandatory MCLE Credit Hours
This program qualifies for 6.5 MCLE credit hours including up to 1.0 SA/MH credit hour.

This seminar is an Advanced level program.

Note: When submitting your compliance reports to the SC Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2024, please use this course code: 241310ADO.

Note: When submitting your compliance reports to the SC Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2025, please use this course code:  

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