Handling Custody Cases for Legal Aid Attorneys (Virtual Event)

  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • By: North Penn Legal Services LSC funded
  • Source: Pennsylvania > PA Pro Bono
Topics:
  • Family Law/Matrimonial
  • Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)

 

North Penn Legal Services logoNorth Penn Legal Services is hosting a virtual CLE presentation entitled Handling Custody Cases for Legal Aid Attorneys on October 18, 2023 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern.

Specifically tailored to new attorneys or seasoned practitioners who have little to no experience in family law, this presentation will provide a solid framework for evaluating custody cases. Topics covered will include an overview of types of filing and procedures, remedies, jurisdiction, third party standing, and other special issues. Focus will be given to advising pro se litigants, issue spotting, assessing the merits of a case, and factors to consider when determining the scope of services to be provided.

Presenter: Dyan Dinstel, Esq. Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services

Please join us for the virtual CLE, presented at no-charge as part of our extended Pro Bono Week celebrations.


PRESENTER BIO

Dyan Dinstel, Esq.
Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services

Dyan Dinstel came to North Penn Legal Services in October 2019 after working for the Domestic Violence Service Center’s Civil Legal Representation Project, where she served as Supervising Attorney. She handles primarily custody and domestic violence matters. Prior to her leap into public service, she spent seven years as Associate Counsel for Northeast Revenue Service, LLC., where she litigated tax sales and oversaw legal compliance in five counties.

Dyan received her J.D. from St. John’s School of Law in 2009 and her B.A. from Temple University in 2004.


  • CLE Credit Comments:

    PA CLE Credit: 2.0 Substantive Credits

    The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has set the following requirements for 2023 and 2024:

    For compliance periods ending in 2022 and thereafter, or until further modification by the Board, the number of credits earned through accredited pre-recorded/on-demand (asynchronous) programs shall not exceed six (6).

    Credits earned through accredited live-online (synchronous) programs shall be treated the same as traditional classroom courses. Only credits earned through live-online and in-person/classroom courses taken during this period may carry forward (up to two compliance periods).

  • Contact:
    North Penn Legal Services