Product Description

Family law is evolving and so is the evidence available for trial. What evidence is allowed in and how do you get it in? What is hearsay and what are the exceptions? What privileges have exceptions and when can they be waived?

This seminar provides both new and experienced practitioners with real-life examples and suggestions to demystify the Probate and Family Court and the effective use of evidence at trial. With a panel of experienced practitioners, this seminar gives you insight into how evidence can be used effectively at trial. In addition, the panelists discuss their experience in what works and, perhaps most importantly, what does not work. The seminar also touches on the latest issues in the introduction of real and demonstrative evidence as well as the latest in electronic discovery. 

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 - 2:05 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Julie K. Murphy, Esq., Rico, Murphy, Diamond & Bean LLP , Natick
  
• 2:05 - 2:25 pm

  Social Media as Evidence
• Spousal Exclusion

  Michael P. Judge, Esq., Casner & Edwards LLP , Boston
  
• 2:25 - 2:45 pm

  Therapy and Medical Records
• Privilege and Confidentiality
• 79g

  Tiffany M. Bentley, Esq., Day Pitney LLP , Boston
  
• 2:45 - 3:20 pm

  Financial Statements
• Role of Attorney Representing Children (ARC)

  Nicole C. Armstrong, Esq., Armstrong Law, PC , Lowell
  
• 3:20 - 3:30 pm

  Break
• 3:30 - 3:50 pm

  Effective and Permissible Use of Chalks

  Nicole C. Armstrong, Esq., Armstrong Law, PC , Lowell
  Tiffany M. Bentley, Esq., Day Pitney LLP , Boston
  
• 3:50 - 4:45 pm

  Direct and Cross on Financial Statement

  Panel
  
• 4:45- 5:00 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Guide to Evidence

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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