Product Description

Children and their parents are often separated for numerous reasons, either permanently or on a temporary basis. Whether this is due to issues with health, substance use disorder, issues with housing or numerous other obstacles parents face, knowing the options for your clients and the legal hurdles along the way is of vital importance.

This panel discusses when it is best for your clients to seek a guardianship, assent to a guardianship, begin the lengthy process for reunification or discuss the adoption process. The panel also covers the pros and cons for each process, the best way to start the process, and litigation strategies to utilize along the way in cases which can often be daunting. 

Agenda & Materials

• 10:00am - 10:05am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Evan P. Bell, Esq., Foley & MacAdie PC , Concord
  
• 10:05am - 10:40am

  The Standard for a Guardianship and Discussions as to When a Client Should File for Guardianship, or Whether Your Client Should Assent to a Guardianship

  Evan P. Bell, Esq., Foley & MacAdie PC , Concord
  Jessica E. MacAdie, Esq., Foley & MacAdie PC , Concord
  Soraya Sadeghi, Esq., Soraya Law PC , Boston
  
• 10:40am - 11:15am

  Discussions around Reunification Between Parties and Child, Including Resist-Refuse Dynamics and Family Therapy

  Panel
  
• 11:15am - 11:50am

  How to File for an Adoption, and the Steps Parties Need to Take When Seeking this Option.

  Panel
  
• 11:50am - 12:00pm

  "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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