Camp Family Law:  The Annual Update Edition
Friday, December 11, 2026
Hyatt/Riverfront Events
Agenda

Moderator: Megan A. McGovern, Esq. | Bayard, P.A.

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check In/Breakfast

9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Session 1: Campfire Horror Stories (1.0 ethics)
Not all horror stories belong in the woods. This session examines ethical issues that frequently arise in family law practice, including how we should navigate AI, client management, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, technology, and professional responsibility. Through practical examples and cautionary tales, attendees will gain valuable insights for avoiding ethical nightmares in their own practice.

Presenters:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The Hon. David A. White (Ret.) | Delaware ADR, LLC

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: Session 2:  The Parent Trap: Extracurricular Activities Across Households
When soccer practice, dance recitals, travel teams, and marching band span two households, even the best-laid parenting plans can face a few obstacles. This session explores the legal and practical challenges surrounding extracurricular activities, including decision-making authority, scheduling conflicts, transportation responsibilities, and cost-sharing. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of co-parenting beyond the classroom and help families avoid getting caught in The Parent Trap.

Presenters:
The Honorable Felice Glennon Kerr | Family Court of the State of Delaware
Jill Spevack Di Sciullo, Esq. | Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP
Erin K. Fitzgerald, Esq. Curley, Dodge, Fizgerald & Funk, LLC

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Session 3:  Trust Falls and Trust Issues
Trusts can be valuable planning tools, but they often raise complex questions in family law matters. This session will examine the treatment of trusts in divorce and support proceedings, emerging legal issues, and practical considerations for practitioners advising clients whose assets are held in trust. We’ll help you build a solid foundation, so your clients don’t take an unexpected fall.

Presenters:
Patrick J. Boyer, Esq. | MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

12:15 p.m. -1:15 p.m. Lunch

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Session 4: Camp Director’s Report: State of the Court Before we head out on the adventures of 2027, join us for a camp-wide briefing on the current state of the Family Court. We’ll cover recent developments, procedural updates, emerging trends, and what may be waiting around the next bend in the trail, so you’re prepared for the journey ahead.

Presenter:
The Honorable Michael K. Newell | Family Court of the State of Delaware

2:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m.  Session 5: Capture the Flag:  The Intersection of Family Law and Constitutional Law
Think you’ve captured the flag? Not so fast. In this session, we’ll race through the latest developments at the crossroads of family law and constitutional law, exploring the rights, protections, and legal challenges that shape modern family court practice.

Presenter:
Mark A. Momjian, Esq. | Momjian Anderer LLC

3:30 p.m. -3:45 p.m. Break

3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Session 6: Lost in the Woods: Finding Our Way Through Family Court Trends via the Annual Case Law Update

The trail is constantly changing, and it’s easy to lose your bearings. Join us for our annual case law update as we follow the latest decisions, identify emerging trends, and uncover key takeaways from the past year. Whether you’re a seasoned trail guide or new to the campsite, you’ll leave with a clearer map for navigating Family Court in the year ahead.

Presenter: Kara M. Swasey, Esq. | Bayard, P.A.

This seminar offers 6.0 credits, including 1.0 ethics to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; 7.2 credits to New Jersey Attorneys, including 1.2 ethics credits.

Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford.

To register by mail or email, please click the blue registration link below.

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 * Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO

Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.

All rates include CLE Seminar and any materials. To register now or review DSBA CLE Policies, click HERE.

All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.

Reporting of credits:

Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.