Navigating a Nation of Rules: Understanding Cross-State Alimony and Child Support Laws

Family law does not function the same from coast to coast—especially when it comes to alimony and child support. With increasing mobility between states, multi-jurisdictional families, and financially complex cases, practitioners must understand how other states calculate, modify, and enforce support.

In this program, leading family law attorneys from across the country will compare and contrast their states’ approaches to alimony, spousal maintenance, child support guidelines, deviation factors, high-income cases, and enforcement mechanisms. The panel will explore how differing statutory frameworks, case-law trends, and judicial discretion shape outcomes—and why familiarity with other jurisdictions can strengthen your strategy, negotiation posture, and litigation preparedness.

Whether you handle interstate cases, advise relocating clients, or simply want a stronger grasp of how support works beyond your borders, this program delivers practical, practitioner-focused insights you can apply immediately.

Moderator

Kathryn Mickelson, Beerman LLP (IL)

Speakers

K. Mitchell Kelling, Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin (NC)

Janet Battey, Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC (CT)

Kevin T. Segler, KoonsFuller, PC (, TX)

Complimentary to Fellows

This program is not eligible for CLE credit.