The purpose of this Section shall be to bring together, for the furtherance
of their mutual interests, and the public interest, members of the New York
State Bar Association who are concerned about matrimonial and family law.
The Family Law Section, alone or in cooperation with other sections and
committees of the New York State Bar Association, or in conjunction with other
bar associations or organizations, shall:
- Plan, coordinate and conduct continuing legal education programs;
- Publish a Family Law Review and distribute it to Section members;
- Provide a forum through which matrimonial and family law practitioners may
cooperate with, encourage and assist each other in the resolution of problems
and practice issues;
- Enhance the skills and competency of New York attorneys practicing
matrimonial and family law;
- Formulate professional opinion in the areas of matrimonial and family law;
- Review legislative and administrative proposals, rules and statutory changes
and, where appropriate, initiate legislation and legal reforms in the areas of
matrimonial and family law;
- Serve as a resource to civic, governmental and public organizations in
matters affecting matrimonial and family law;
- Undertake all such other activities as may be authorized, from time to time,
by the Executive Committee of the Section for the purpose of accomplishing the
foregoing goals.
