Issues surrounding the biological parentage of children continue to play a significant role in the field of domestic relations in light of the ever-evolving nature of family relationships in today’s world. While the de-criminalization of the adjudication of paternity proceedings has paved the way for equality before the law of marital versus non-marital children, the legal rights and responsibilities that attach once biological parentage has been established are of vital consequence to all parents and children in any domestic relations proceeding. Establishing or refuting paternity of a child in a timely manner is a core component of all cases before the Probate and Family Court involving children.
This program is a must-attend for attorneys who practice domestic relations law in either a collaborative law or litigation setting.
This program is a must-attend for attorneys who practice domestic relations law in either a collaborative law or litigation setting.
Course Content
3:00pm - 3:05pmWelcome and Introduction
3:05pm - 3:12pm
Forms of Establishing Paternity
Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq.,
D'Amico Tutwiler, PC, Wellesley Hills
3:12pm - 3:19pm
Motions for Genetic Marker Testing
Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq.,
D'Amico Tutwiler, PC, Wellesley Hills
3:19pm - 3:22pm
Differences Between a Complaint to Establish Paternity and a Complaint for Custody, Support, and Visitation Pursuant to G.L. c. 209C
Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq.,
D'Amico Tutwiler, PC, Wellesley Hills
3:22pm - 3:26pm
Raising Issues of Paternity in the Context of a Divorce Proceeding
Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq.,
D'Amico Tutwiler, PC, Wellesley Hills
3:26pm - 3:31pm
Establishing or Refuting Paternity: Jurisdiction and Venue
Manisha Hemendra Bhatt, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
3:31pm - 3:38pm
Conclusiveness of Adjudication or Acknowledgement of Paternity
Manisha Hemendra Bhatt, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
3:38pm - 3:45pm
Establishing Parentage Absent a Biological Relationship with the Child
Manisha Hemendra Bhatt, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
3:45pm - 3:50pm
Establishing or Refuting Paternity: Overview of Relevant Case Law
Manisha Hemendra Bhatt, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
3:50pm - 4:00pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Manisha Hemendra Bhatt, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq.,
D'Amico Tutwiler, PC, Wellesley Hills
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
FacultyManisha Hemendra Bhatt, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq.,
D'Amico Tutwiler, PC, Wellesley Hills
