Product Description

MCLE is pleased to present its twenty-fifth annual comprehensive Conference developed exclusively for the family law practitioner! This year’s Family Law Conference has been tailored for the online audience, bringing experts directly to you for an exciting program! The Conference examines a number of sophisticated issues and provides timely, practical information for all levels of practice from leading practitioners, experts, and judges. 

Conference highlights include handling the problematic client and problematic opposing counsel, reducing the risk of malpractice in the practice of family law, presenting evidence, managing clients with mental health issues, and a look at the practical applications of the new Child Support Guidelines. 

Also included are the annual case law and legislative review, an update on the state of the Probate and Family Court from Chief Justice John Casey, wisdom and guidance from seasoned practitioners, and a chance to hear from retired judges who can share tips with you that they couldn’t while still on the bench! Attendees receive the Massachusetts Family Law Sourcebook & Citator 2022 at no extra charge.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 am - 9:35 am

  Welcome and Introduction

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• 9:35 am - 9:50 am

  State of the Court

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  Hon. John D. Casey, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 9:50 am - 10:20 am

  Caselaw Update

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  David Aptaker, Esq., Law Offices of David Aptaker , Stoneham
  Stephen A. MacKenzie, Esq., Fitch Law Partners LLP , Boston
  
• 10:20 am - 11:10 am

  Tips from (Beyond) the Bench

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  Hon. Randy J. Kaplan, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.)
  Hon. Susan D. Ricci, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.)
  Hon. Gregory V. Roach, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.) , Concord
  
• 11:10 am - 11:25 am

  Break
• 11:25 am - 12:25 pm

  Presenting Evidence

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  Elaine M. Epstein, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  Phyllis E. Federico, Esq., Warner, Federico & Ryan LLP , Boston
  Norman I. Jacobs, Esq., Esdaile, Barrett, Jacobs & Mone , Boston
  Hon. Randy J. Kaplan, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.)
  
• 12:25 pm - 1:25 pm

  Lunch
• 1:25 pm - 2:25 pm

  Real Life Ethics and Malpractice Risks in Domestic Relations Matters—Problematic Clients and Problematic Counsel

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  Joseph S. Berman, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers , Boston
  James S. Bolan, Esq., Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan LLP , Newton
  Donald G. Tye, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye LLP , Boston
  
• 2:25 pm - 3:15 pm

  How to Deal with Clients Who Need Mental Health Assistance/Support But Are Resistant

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  Lisa M. Cukier, Esq., Burns & Levinson LLP , Boston
  Dr. Elizabeth H. Nasser, Ph.D, Centers for Aging and Memory , Northborough
  
• 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm

  Break
• 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  How to Handle the Interplay Between Alimony and Child Support

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  Marc D. Bello, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF, Edelstein & Company LLP , Boston
  Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Suffolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Amanda Vanderhorst, Esq., Kates & Barlow, PC , Boston
  
• If you wish to learn more and/or donate to the Paul M. Kane Scholarship Fund follow this link: https://www.mcle.org/give/fund/bio/kane

Please Note

MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.

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