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Connor D. Emmerich
Connor D. Emmerich Goldberg Law Group, LLC
Michael K. Goldberg
Michael K. Goldberg Goldberg Law Group, LLC
Grandparent Rights in Family Law
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Premieres April 3, 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT
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Grandparent Rights in Family Law

This CLE program provides an in-depth analysis of custody and visitation issues for grandparents. The webinar examines the societal context and policy considerations underlying grandparent visitation rights, explains the main U.S. Supreme Court decision in this area (Troxel v. Granville), and discusses the factors that trial courts often consider in these cases before exploring a variety of state statutes and case law. This program is designed to equip family law practitioners with practical knowledge and strategic insights for effectively handling grandparent custody and visitation disputes.

Topics covered include:
Agenda:
  • Introductory Overview
    • Overview on what are grandparent rights in family law

  • Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57 (2000)
    • Overview on the Supreme Court case

  • Overall Factors Trial Courts Consider
    • Discuss the factors that trial courts consider in grandparent visitation cases

  • Comparative Analysis of State Grandparent Visitation Statutes and Case Law
    • Discuss contrasting approaches in a selection of states (Illinois, Nebraska, Tennessee, New Jersey, and Alaska)

  • Conclusion and Questions (As Time Permits)
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Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes
When: Premieres in 18 hours | April 3, 2026 9:00 AM PT
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Speakers
Connor D. Emmerich
Connor D. Emmerich Attorney
Goldberg Law Group, LLC

Connor Emmerich received his Juris Doctor in 2023 from Depaul University College of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Saint Louis University. Connor is committed to representing healthcare providers in professional, regulatory, and transactional matters involving their license and practice. His practice involves advocating for and defending clients before various federal and state agencies, including the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, as well as assisting clients with other civil litigation matters. Connor also enjoys representing clients in family law cases. Read More ›

Michael K. Goldberg
Michael K. Goldberg Managing Partner
Goldberg Law Group, LLC

Michael “Mike” K. Goldberg received his Juris Doctorate in 1992 from the University of Illinois College of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Illinois-Urbana, where he also played hockey for the Fighting Illini. In 1992, Mike joined the Cook County State's Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted criminal matters for five years. As an Assistant State's Attorney, Mike tried twelve jury trials and numerous bench trials. Read More ›

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

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Alaska CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

California CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Hawaii CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Illinois CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Missouri CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.20 General

Nevada CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

New Jersey CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.20 General

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Ohio CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Pennsylvania CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Substantive Law, Practice, and Procedure

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Vermont CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

West Virginia CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.20 General


This presentation is approved for one hour of General CLE credit in Alaska, one hour of General CLE credit in California, one hour of General CLE credit in Hawaii, one hour of General CLE credit in Illinois, one hour of General CLE credit in Missouri, one hour of General CLE credit in Nevada, one hour of General CLE credit in North Carolina, one hour of General CLE credit in Ohio, one hour of Substantive Law, Practice, and Procedure CLE credit in Pennsylvania, one hour of General CLE credit in Vermont, and one hour of General CLE credit in West Virginia. This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.20 hours of total CLE credit. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.00 credit hours.

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