Product Description

Negotiating and drafting agreements play a significant role in any domestic relations practice. Family Court practitioners are overwhelmingly encouraged to enter into agreements to either partially or fully resolve their client’s cases. In many instances, the existence of a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement dictates the litigation and ultimate resolution of a divorce case.

The art of skillfully negotiating an agreement for a client involves not only thorough knowledge of the law, but a strong attorney-client relationship and an amicable relationship with opposing counsel.

The faculty discusses what considerations an attorney should undertake when drafting a separation agreement for a divorce or an agreement for judgment for unmarried parents. What documents must an attorney have a thorough command of prior to entering into a negotiation for an agreement? How can an attorney prepare a client for the inevitable compromises required to reach an agreement? What dynamics occur when clients are present in real time as a negotiation unfolds? This program is a must-attend for attorneys who have a practice in domestic relations law in either a collaborative law or litigation setting.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30am - 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 9:35am - 9:45am

  Working with Client and Setting Expectations

  Ronald P. Barriere, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP , Worcester
  
• 9:45am - 10:05am

  Considerations for Negotiations

  Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq., D'Amico Tutwiler, PC , Wellesley Hills
  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 10:05am - 10:10am

  Child Support and Payment Child Expenses

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 10:10am - 10:25am

  Alimony

  Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq., D'Amico Tutwiler, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 10:25am - 10:35am

  College Educational Expenses

  Ronald P. Barriere, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP , Worcester
  
• 10:35am - 10:40am

  Health Insurance

  Ronald P. Barriere, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP , Worcester
  
• 10:40am - 10:50am

  Break
• 11:10am - 11:15am

  Life Insurance

  Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq., D'Amico Tutwiler, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 11:15am - 11:20am

  Taxes/Dependency Exemptions/Child Tax Credit

  Ronald P. Barriere, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP , Worcester
  
• 11:20am - 11:30am

  The "Grey" Divorce

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 11:30am - 11:40am

  Drafting: Timeframes and Setting Up the Agreement

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 11:40am - 12:00pm

  Specific Provisions Regarding Parenting

  Ronald P. Barriere, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP , Worcester
  
• 12:00pm - 12:10pm

  Careful Drafting May Help You Avoid

  Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq., D'Amico Tutwiler, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 12:10pm - 12:20pm

  Practice Tips

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  Ronald P. Barriere, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP , Worcester
  Hon. Theresa A. Bisenius, Essex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  Claire C. Tutwiler, Esq., D'Amico Tutwiler, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 12:20pm - 12:30pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

  Panel
  

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