Product Description

Negotiating, drafting, and updating 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 or updating 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 practice domestic relations law in either a collaborative law or litigation setting.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 2:05pm - 2:15pm

  Working with Client and Setting Expectations

  Gina J. Calabro, Esq., The Law Office of Gina J. Calabro, LLC , Wellesley
  
• 2:15pm - 2:35pm

  Considerations for Negotiations

  Robert B. Setterbo, II, Esq., Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP , New Bedford
  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 2:35pm - 2:40pm

  Child Support and Payment Child Expenses

  Gina J. Calabro, Esq., The Law Office of Gina J. Calabro, LLC , Wellesley
  
• 2:40pm - 2:55pm

  Alimony

  Robert B. Setterbo, II, Esq., Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP , New Bedford
  
• 2:55pm - 3:05pm

  College Educational Expenses

  Gina J. Calabro, Esq., The Law Office of Gina J. Calabro, LLC , Wellesley
  
• 3:05pm - 3:10pm

  Health Insurance

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 3:10pm - 3:20pm

  Break
• 3:20pm - 3:40pm

  Asset Division

  Panel
  
• 3:40pm - 3:45pm

  Taxes/Dependency Exemptions/Child Tax Credit

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 3:45pm - 3:50pm

  Life Insurance

  Gina J. Calabro, Esq., The Law Office of Gina J. Calabro, LLC , Wellesley
  
• 3:50pm - 4:00pm

  The “Grey” Divorce

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  
• 4:00pm - 4:15pm

  Drafting: Timeframes and Setting up the Agreement

  Gina J. Calabro, Esq., The Law Office of Gina J. Calabro, LLC , Wellesley
  
• 4:15pm - 4:35pm

  Specific Provisions Regarding Parenting

  Jennifer C. Roman, Esq., Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC , Wellesley Hills
  Robert B. Setterbo, II, Esq., Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP , New Bedford
  
• 4:35pm - 4:55pm

  How Careful Drafting May Help

  Hon. Melanie J. Gargas, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
  
• 4:55pm - 5:00pm

  Practice Tips

  Panel
  

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