Product Description

Do you or your clients have questions about handling domestic violence situations in family law? This curated bundle of 6 hours of content-rich webcast programming paired with MCLE’s comprehensive Obtaining, Enforcing, and Defending c. 209A Restraining Orders in Massachusetts e-publication gives you a solid foundation in dealing with this issue. Set your own schedule, expand your skill set, and advance your practice with confidence.

Webcast Briefings

• Obtaining, Enforcing & Defending c. 209A Restraining Orders in Massachusetts: Differences between 209A, 258E, and other restraining orders; Procedural outline of the various steps in the restraining order process; including jurisdictional issues; practice tips for working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence; Various ways restraining orders intersect with criminal proceedings, including confrontation clause issues; Common arguments for and against the issuance of restraining orders, and motions to modify existing orders

• Handling Domestic Abuse Claims: What is domestic violence; Who are the victims; Recognizing the signs of domestic violence; Why victims stay with abusers; How you can help victims of domestic abuse; Handling divorce and custody issues; How to keep safe—safety measures for your client and their children

• Mock Trial of a Domestic Abuse Case: Motions in Limine; Opening statements; Direct and cross of a police witness; direct and cross of a civilian witness; Closing arguments; Judicial Opinion; Witness preparation; Preserving the record

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Agenda & Materials

• Obtaining, Enforcing & Defending c. 209A Restraining Orders in Massachusetts
• 9:30am - 9:40am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Breanishea Amaya, Esq., New England Law, Clinical Law Office , Boston
  
• 9:40am - 9:55am

  Differences Between 209A, 258E, and Other Restraining Orders

  Breanishea Amaya, Esq., New England Law, Clinical Law Office , Boston
  Erika Castillo, Esq., Castillo Law Offices , Lawrence
  Lola Remy, Esq., Women's Bar Foundation , Boston
  
• 9:55am - 10:10am

  Procedural Outline of the Various Steps in the Restraining Order Process

  Panel
  
• 10:10am - 10:25am

  Including Jurisdictional Issues

  Breanishea Amaya, Esq., New England Law, Clinical Law Office , Boston
  
• 10:25am - 10:40am

  Practice Tips for Working with Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

  Lola Remy, Esq., Women's Bar Foundation , Boston
  
• 10:40am - 10:55am

  Various Ways Restraining Orders Intersect with Criminal Proceedings, Including Confrontation Clause Issues

  Erika Castillo, Esq., Castillo Law Offices , Lawrence
  
• 10:55am - 11:10am

  Common Arguments for and Against the Issuance of Restraining Orders, and Motions to Modify Existing Orders

  Panel
  
• 11:10am -11:30am

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

  Panel
  
• Handling Domestic Abuse Claims
• 11:30am - 11:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Breanishea Amaya, Esq., New England Law, Clinical Law Office , Boston
  
• 11:35am - 11:50am

  What Is Domestic Violence?

  Breanishea Amaya, Esq., New England Law, Clinical Law Office , Boston
  Prof. Caryn R. Mitchell-Munevar, Esq., New England Law , Boston
  Sandra Ines Gutierrez, Esq., Law Office of Sandra Gutierrez , LAWRENCE
  
• 11:50am - 12:05pm

  Who Are the Victims?

  Panel
  
• 12:05pm - 12:20pm

  Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence

  Panel
  
• 12:20pm - 12:35pm

  Why Victims Stay with Abusers

  Panel
  
• 12:35pm - 12:50pm

  How You Can Help Victims of Domestic Abuse

  Panel
  
• 12:50pm - 1:05pm

  Handling Divorce and Custody Issues

  Panel
  
• 1:05pm - 1:20pm

  How to Keep Safe – Safety Measure for Your Client and Their Children

  Panel
  
• 1:20pm - 1:30pm

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

  Panel
  
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• Mock Trial of a Domestic Abuse Case
• 2:30pm - 2:35pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Sarah Stancato McEvoy, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:35pm - 3:00pm

  Motions in Limine

  Hon. Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., Boston Municipal Court Department , Boston
  Sarah Stancato McEvoy, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Erin Murphy, Esq., Suffolk County District Attorney's Office , Boston
  Jessica L. Tripp, Esq., The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp , Dorchester
  
• 3:00pm - 3:15pm

  Opening Statements

  Panel
  
• 3:15pm - 3:30pm

  Direct and Cross of a Police Witness

  Panel
  
• 3:30pm - 3:45pm

  Direct and Cross of a Civilian Witness

  Panel
  
• 3:45pm - 4:00pm

  Closing Arguments

  Panel
  
• 4:00pm - 4:15pm

  Judicial Opinion

  Panel
  
• 4:15pm - 4:30pm

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

  Panel
  

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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