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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 is often a mystery to a lawyer what happens between "I'll take it under advisement," and the issuance of the opinion. Have you ever asked yourself, "What is the judge thinking about this case?" Then 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 is a unique opportunity for you to take stock of your legal strategies in light of the very latest legal developments. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the court! 

Agenda & Materials

• 4:00pm - 4:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Steven E. Gurdin, Esq., Fitch Law Partners LLP , Boston
  
• 4:05pm - 4:30pm

  Family Court Judicial Forum 2023: Fact Pattern 1: Alimony and Child Support

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  Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  
• 4:30pm - 4:55pm

  Family Court Judicial Forum 2023: Fact Pattern 2: Custody and Best Interests of the Child

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  Hon. Jennifer M. R. Ulwick, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  
• 4:55pm - 5:20pm

  Family Court Judicial Forum 2023: Fact Pattern 3: Alimony/Child Support and Inheritance

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  Hon. Jacqueline M. Burchill, Norfolk Probate and Family Court , Canton
  
• 5:20pm - 5:35pm

  Break
• 5:35pm - 6:00pm

  Family Court Judicial Forum 2023: Fact Pattern 4: Real Advantage Standard

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  Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  
• 6:00pm - 6:25pm

  Family Court Judicial Forum 2023: Fact Pattern 5: Premarital Agreements, Alimony, and Inheritance

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  Hon. Jennifer M. R. Ulwick, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  
• 6:35pm - 6:50pm

  Family Court Judicial Forum 2023: Fact Pattern 6: Child Custody, GAL, and Parenting Coordinator

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  Hon. Jacqueline M. Burchill, Norfolk Probate and Family Court , Canton
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Family Law Sourcebook & Citator
• 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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Fees

• $175.50 - MCLE Sponsor Member
• $97.50 - New Lawyer
• $97.50 - Pending Admittee
• $97.50 - Law Student
• $97.50 - Paralegal
• $195.00 - All Others

To apply for a need-based scholarship for this program, email scholarships@mcle.org.

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