Western MA Family Law Practice 2023
Cutting edge issues in western Massachusetts
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Product Description
Product Description
We are back in person in Western Massachusetts!
Game-changing case decisions. 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 this full-day Conference 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. Come to 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
This Conference will be offered in-person only at the Hotel Northampton, 36 King Street, Northampton, MA 01060.
OnlinePass Subscribers: If you would like to use your PLUS 1 free program to attend this Conference, please contact MCLE's Customer Service Team to register at 800-966-6253 or customerservice@mcle.org.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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9:00am - 9:30am
State of the Probate and Family Court: Hear from Chief Justice John Casey about What’s Happening at the Probate and Family Court
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9:30am - 10:40am
Substance Use Disorders, Testing, and Treatment in Relation to Custody and Parenting Time
Hon. Kathleen A. Sandman, First Justice, Franklin Probate and Family Court , Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hon. Claudine T. Wyner, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Leslie H. Powers, Esq., Cox & Powers, PA , Greenfield
Dr. Stephanie Tabashneck, Esq., Licensed Psychologist , Wellesley Hills
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10:40am - 10:50am
Networking and Refreshment Break
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10:50am - 11:30am
Cavanagh v. Cavanagh, Part 1: Lessons from the Appeals Court
Hon. Amy Lyn Blake, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Hon. Barbara M. Hyland, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Ann E. Dargie, Esq., Law Offices of Jennifer A. Thorn P.C. , East Longmeadow
Diane M. DeGiacomo, Esq., Cain Hibbard & Myers, PC , Lenox
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11:30am - 12:30pm
Cavanagh v. Cavanagh, Part 2: Support Analysis and Proposed Findings
Hon. Nicholas L. Parsenios, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Hon. Claudine T. Wyner, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Jennifer A. Thorn, Esq., Family Law of Western Massachusetts, P.C. , East Longmeadow
Katherine M. Amato, Esq., Robinson Donovan, PC , Springfield
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12:30pm - 1:40pm
Lunch (on your own)
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1:40pm - 2:20pm
Jurist to Jurist: Retirement Reflections and Predictions for the Future of the Probate and Family Court
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2:20pm - 2:40pm
Family Resolutions Specialty Court
Hon. Linda S. Fidnick,
Hon. Gail L. Perlman, Probate and Family Court (ret.), Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
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2:40pm - 2:50pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
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2:50pm - 3:40pm
Crypto Currencies, Digital Assets, and Mobile Payment Services
Hon. Dana S. Doyle, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Jason R. Pierce, CPA, CMA, CFM, CVA, JS Held LLC , Boston
Kelly A. Koch, Esq., Raipher, PC , Springfield
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3:40pm - 4:30pm
Lobby Conference: An informed discussion plus a question-and-answer session with members of the judiciary on the family law issues affecting your practice
Hon. Barbara M. Hyland, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Hon. Claudine T. Wyner, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Hon. Ellen M. Randle, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Hon. Dana S. Doyle, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Hon. Nicholas L. Parsenios, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Hon. Kathleen A. Sandman, First Justice, Franklin Probate and Family Court , Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hon. Linda S. Fidnick,
Hon. Richard A. Simons, Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
Hon. David J. Dacyczyn, Hampshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
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