UNCONTESTED DIVORCE PROCEEDING BENEFIT
Who is Eligible . . . . Any covered member is entitled to this benefit.
What is the Benefit. . . Divorce proceedings may be categorized as uncontested or contested. The Fund provides coverage for all steps of the legal process in the category of uncontested divorce proceedings.
The following schedule indicates the legal services available and the amount to be paid by you in each circumstance:
Steps in the Legal Process Provided by The Fund through the Panel Law Firm A. 1. The member and spouse have agreed upon an uncontested divorce and no stipulation of settlement is required; or| Steps in the Legal Process Provided by The Fund through the Panel Law Firm | Amount Paid by Fund Member | |
| A. | The member is entitled to ten hours of legal
representation, in negotiating a divorce
settlement until litigation must commence
in instances where the panel attorney
determines that litigation is necessary in
order to maintain, defend, advance or assert
the member’s interest. (See “B” below)
A divorce action will be initiated under this
benefit when:
1. The member and spouse have agreed upon an uncontested divorce and no stipulation of settlement is required; or 2. The member and spouse had previously signed a separation agreement or stipulation of settlement and have agreed upon an uncontested divorce; or 3. The member requests representation in negotiating a stipulation of settlement (e.g., equitable distribution, child support, custody, visitation and maintenance) and the spouse has retained an attorney. A stipulation of settlement is then negotiated and executed, grounds are agreed upon and the spouse signs an affidavit agreeing upon the grounds for divorce. Amount Paid by Fund Member |
$60.00 |
| B. | The member may (in addition to “A” above)
retain the services of the panel law firm after
the first ten hours of legal representation or
once litigation is necessary to commence,
subject to a written agreement of retention.
Amount Paid by Fund Member |
HOURLY |
The panel law firm has agreed to provide said representation under B. with a 25% reduction in its hourly rate, which hourly rate has been established as $250.00 for calendar year 2002.
How to Obtain the Benefit . . . . To obtain the Uncontested Divorce Proceedings Benefit, simply contact the Fund to request an appointment. At the time of the appointment, you and an attorney from the panel law firm will complete the appropriate forms.
BENEFITS QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT MARY AT (631) 732-6500.
Contract | Benefit
Fund | Promotion/Sabbatical | FAQ | Calendar | Adjuncts | ContactConstitution | FYI | The Word | Officers | Links | Search | Best View
Faculty Association
- Suffolk Community College - Southampton Building 224J533 College Rd - Selden, NY 11784-2899 (631) 451-4151 - Fax (631) 732-4584 - Email