Product Description

FAMILY LAW PPE

This year's Conference focuses on all the steps you need to take to ensure that each aspect of your client's case can survive the pandemic and beyond! The Conference also provides tools and tricks of the trade for lawyering (and protecting yourself) in the virtual world of representation and litigation.

Emergent regional trends, in-depth focus on Western Massachusetts family law, and cresting developments that impact your cases—that's what you can expect from Western Massachusetts Family Law Practice 2021. This Conference is delivered by a diverse panel of distinguished expert family lawyers and judges ready to share their insights on new issues central to your practice. Benefit from the valuable practice take-aways they can offer you.

Join this Conference expecting a lively interchange, panel discussion, question and answer session, and top-notch supporting materials—you will not be disappointed. Your practice is constantly evolving: make this Conference a fundamental part of your annual family law self-audit.

Agenda & Materials

• 1:00 pm - 1:23 pm

  Intro and State of the Probate and Family Court

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  Hear from Chief Justice John Casey about what's happening at the Probate and Family Court.

  Hon. John D. Casey,
  
• 1:23 pm - 2:30 pm

  Western Massachusetts Family Law Practice 2021: Evidence in the Virtual World

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  Testimony by ZOOM can be challenging and exhibits present even more issues. This panel addresses evidentiary matters and how to handle them during hearings, trial and depositions.

  Hon. Barbara M. Hyland, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Thomas A. Kenefick, III, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas A. Kenefick III, PC , Springfield
  Kathleen A. O'Malley, Esq., Raipher, PC , Springfield
  Hon. Nicholas L. Parsenios, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  
• 2:30 pm - 3:26 pm

  Western Massachusetts Family Law Practice 2021: The Financial Impact of COVID-19

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  From income streams to business valuations, the pandemic has affected families of all socio-economic backgrounds. This panel discusses what the potential short-term and long-term effects will be to income sources and asset values and how to be prepared to address same for support and property division purposes.

  Hon. Dana S. Doyle, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Stephanie A. Fitzgerald, Esq., Fitzgerald Family Law , East Longmeadow
  Jason R. Pierce, CPA, CMA, CFM, CVA, Paradigm Forensics, LLC , Owings Mills
  Hon. Kathleen A. Sandman, First Justice, Franklin Probate and Family Court , Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  
• 3:26 pm - 4:20 pm

  Western Massachusetts Family Law Practice 2021: Lobby Conference/Judges Panel on Parenting in the Pandemic with Q&A

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• Parenting in a Pandemic—Don't Panic!

  This panel examines the impact of COVID-19 on both parents and children and provides tips on how to craft your agreements and proposes orders/judgments to address the ever-changing landscape of co-parenting. The Judiciary will let us know what they are looking for.
• Question and Answer Judicial Panel

  An informed discussion plus a question and answer session with members of the judiciary on the family law issues affecting your practice.

  Hon. David J. Dacyczyn, Hampshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
  Hon. Barbara M. Hyland, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. Ellen M. Randle, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  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
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Family Law Sourcebook & Citator

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are 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.

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