The Supreme Judicial Court's momentous decision in Cavanagh v. Cavanagh interpreting the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act creates far-reaching changes to how family law judges are to assess whether to award child support or alimony in divorce cases. The court's opinion not only imposes a new three-step analysis for determining whether to award alimony or child support, but also impacts the scope of permissible spousal testimony, and what is considered income for purposes of child support and alimony.
Join the panel of family law experts to assess best practices moving forward in the wake of the SJC's landmark decision.
Join the panel of family law experts to assess best practices moving forward in the wake of the SJC's landmark decision.
Course Content
1:00 - 1:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
1:05 - 1:10 pm
Co-Chair Welcome
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1:10 pm - 1:35 pm
Cavanagh: What is income? Changes in the law and practical applicability
Maureen C. McBrien, Esq.,
Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey LLP, Needham
Michael P. Judge, Esq.,
Casner & Edwards LLP, Boston
Marc D. Bello, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF,
Willamette Management Associates, Boston
Hon. Terri K. Cafazzo,
Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lowell
1:35 - 2:05 pm
Cavanagh: Evidence (proof of income, tax consequences)
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Marc D. Bello, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF,
Willamette Management Associates, Boston
Hon. Katherine A. Field,
Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Taunton
2:05 - 2:10 pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
2:10 pm - 3:40 pm
Cavanagh: Applicability of changes in the law, calculations
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Maureen C. McBrien, Esq.,
Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey LLP, Needham
Michael P. Judge, Esq.,
Casner & Edwards LLP, Boston
Hon. Jennifer M. Allen,
Probate and Family Court,Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lowell
Hon. Terri K. Cafazzo,
Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lowell
Hon. Katherine A. Field,
Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Taunton
3:40 pm - 3:45 pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
3:45 - 4:00 pm
Cavanagh: Spousal Disqualification
Michael P. Judge, Esq.,
Casner & Edwards LLP, Boston
Hon. Katherine A. Field,
Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Taunton
4:45 - 5:00 pm
Cavanagh: Questions and Answers
Panel
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Speakers
CochairsMichael P. Judge, Esq.,
Casner & Edwards LLP, Boston
Richard M. Novitch, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Faculty
Hon. Jennifer M. Allen,
Probate and Family Court,Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lowell
Marc D. Bello, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF,
Willamette Management Associates, Boston
Hon. Terri K. Cafazzo,
Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lowell
Hon. Katherine A. Field,
Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Taunton
Maureen C. McBrien, Esq.,
Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey LLP, Needham
