Be Better Prepared for Your Next Trip to Court
Judicial decision-making is the complex result of many influences and factors. That's why it's often a mystery to a lawyer what happens between 'I'll take it under advisement.' and the issuance of the opinion. If you've ever asked yourself, 'What is the judge thinking about this case?', you need this Forum to find out. Hear the Probate and Family Court Judges speak out on recent developments and legal issues that impact their decisions every day.
Gain Insight into Issues Critical to Your Clients
Through hypotheticals and questions posed by expert practitioners, the Judges address a series of issues important to your clients and your practice, such as:
What are the parameters of a property division?
Will certain assets be excluded or included in the division?
Will there be any alimony obligation, and, if so, how will it be calculated?
How will gifted and inherited assets be treated?
How does the issuance of a restraining order affect a custody determination?
What about child support obligations, children's education, and extraordinary expenses?
What are the parameters for removing a child from the Commonwealth?
How does removal affect support?
To what extent are pre-nuptial agreements enforceable?
The Family Court Judicial Forum 2021 is a unique opportunity for you to take stock of your strategies in light of the very latest legal developments. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the Court!
Judicial decision-making is the complex result of many influences and factors. That's why it's often a mystery to a lawyer what happens between 'I'll take it under advisement.' and the issuance of the opinion. If you've ever asked yourself, 'What is the judge thinking about this case?', you need this Forum to find out. Hear the Probate and Family Court Judges speak out on recent developments and legal issues that impact their decisions every day.
Gain Insight into Issues Critical to Your Clients
Through hypotheticals and questions posed by expert practitioners, the Judges address a series of issues important to your clients and your practice, such as:
What are the parameters of a property division?
Will certain assets be excluded or included in the division?
Will there be any alimony obligation, and, if so, how will it be calculated?
How will gifted and inherited assets be treated?
How does the issuance of a restraining order affect a custody determination?
What about child support obligations, children's education, and extraordinary expenses?
What are the parameters for removing a child from the Commonwealth?
How does removal affect support?
To what extent are pre-nuptial agreements enforceable?
The Family Court Judicial Forum 2021 is a unique opportunity for you to take stock of your strategies in light of the very latest legal developments. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the Court!
Course Content
4:00 pm - 4:08 pmIntroduction
Steven E. Gurdin, Esq.,
Fitch Law Partners LLP, Boston
4:08 pm - 4:34 pm
Family Court Judicial Forum 2021: West Fact Pattern 1: Divorce Action (Divorce, Alimony, Pre-Marital Cohabitation, Long-Term Separation, Premarital Agreement)
Hon. Claudine T. Wyner,
Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
4:34 pm - 4:55 pm
Family Court Judicial Forum 2021: West Fact Pattern 2: COVID-19 (Child Support, Contempt and Modification, Religious School Education)
Hon. Richard A. Simons,
Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Pittsfield
4:55 pm - 5:14 pm
Family Court Judicial Forum 2021: West Fact Pattern 3: COVID-19 (Parenting Plan Modification, Separated Parents Living with Other Partners)
Hon. Jennifer Melia,
Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester
5:14 pm - 5:35 pm
Break
5:35 pm - 5:55 pm
Family Court Judicial Forum 2021: West Fact Pattern 4: Divorce Action (Alimony)
Hon. Claudine T. Wyner,
Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
5:55 pm - 6:14 pm
Family Court Judicial Forum 2021: West Fact Pattern 5: Contempt and Modification Actions
Hon. Richard A. Simons,
Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Pittsfield
6:14 pm - 6:30 pm
Family Court Judicial Forum 2021: West Fact Pattern 6: Divorce Action (Alimony, Child Support, Attribution of Income and Property Division)
Hon. Jennifer Melia,
Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester
6:30 pm - 6:50 pm
Family Court Judicial Forum 2021: West Key Takeaways and Current Times
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
ChairSteven E. Gurdin, Esq.,
Fitch Law Partners LLP, Boston
Faculty
Hon. Jennifer Melia,
Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester
Hon. Richard A. Simons,
Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Pittsfield
Hon. Claudine T. Wyner,
Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
