Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual
Handle your next divorce case with confidence
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- Product Number: 2222439WCH
- Publication Date: 11/2/2021
- Edition: 2nd Edition 2014, with 2019 & 2021 Supplements
- Copyright: © 2021 MCLE, Inc.
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Divorce deconstructed! Here's a comprehensive treatment of the essential steps and considerations in handling your client's divorce. The straightforward approach that Trying Divorce Cases in Massachusetts takes makes it an indispensable addition to any family lawyer's practical reference library. Starting with the first steps in taking on a new client, it guides you through drafting the complaint or joint petition, drafting and arguing the early motions including temporary orders, understanding the complexities of the financial statement, digging for discovery and uncovering hidden income and assets that will change the playing field dramatically, getting your client a fair and equitable child support and alimony award. Learn to draft the parenting plan, use experts to your advantage at trial—and attend to modifications and other post-trial issues. A practice handbook in its most basic form, this book contains the combined practical wisdom of lawyers who are recognized experts in the field. You gain valuable tips on subtle areas of representing a client, such how to explain the law to a potential client so as to help manage expectations; how to critically assess a case before you sign the retainer agreement; critical document discovery you should have your client perform; tips on reaching a successful and lasting stipulation out of court—and much more.
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Update: July 2023
Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your library with the latest version of Trying Divorce Cases in Massachusetts. This newly revised publication brings updated resources within your immediate reach for fast, accurate, and practical answers to your questions in this highly challenging area of practice.
Highlights from the 2023 edition include:
- analysis of the Supreme Judicial Court's decision in Cavanagh v. Cavanagh, 490 Mass. 398 (2022), which addressed the calculation of alimony and child support as well as a number of other important issues in divorce practice;
- important amendments to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines that took effect in October 2021 addressing, for example, healthcare coverage, imputation and attribution of income, college expenses, and adjustments to the treatment of overtime and income from a secondary job;
- ethics commentary discussing admonishments and other professional discipline in Board of Bar Overseers matters involving divorce practice;
- guidance on e-filing and the use of electronic signatures in court papers;
- an amendment to the Massachusetts General Laws bringing the state's taxation of payors and recipients of alimony in line with federal practice under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act;
- standards for assessing a request to modify child support;
- case law on international disputes over child custody;
- updates on the handling of electronically stored information in discovery practice;
- guidance on ensuring the timeliness of posttrial motions; and
- clarification of the scope of motions filed under Rule 60(b)(6) (motions for relief from judgment).
We trust you will find this updated version of Trying Divorce Cases in Massa-chusetts an invaluable resource for your practice.
Very truly yours,
John M. Lawlor, Esq. MCLE Publications Attorney
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Update: July 2023
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
expand allChapter 1 expandThe Charging Process
Buy ChapterChapter 2 expandArraignment
Buy ChapterChapter 3 expandEffective Discovery Practice
Buy ChapterChapter 4 expandProduction of Third-Party Records—The Dwyer Protocol
Buy ChapterChapter 5 expandEarly Trial Preparation: An Overview
Buy ChapterChapter 6 expandThe Pretrial Conference, Pretrial Hearing, Final Pretrial Conference, and Pretrial Disposition
Buy ChapterChapter 7 expandSubstantive Motion Practice
Buy ChapterExhibit 7A
- Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained from WarrantlessSearch Buy FormExhibit 7B
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained from Warrantless Search Buy FormExhibit 7C
- Posthearing Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained from Warrantless Search Buy FormExhibit 7D
- Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained with Invalid Search Warrant Buy FormExhibit 7E
- Counsel’s Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained with Invalid Search Warrant Buy FormExhibit 7F
- Defendant’s Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained with Invalid Search Warrant Buy FormExhibit 7G
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained with Invalid Search Warrant (No Probable Cause) Buy FormExhibit 7H
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence (Search Warrant Based on Informant Information) Buy FormExhibit 7I
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence (Search Beyond the Scope of the Warrant) Buy FormExhibit 7J
- Motion to Suppress: Franks Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7K
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress: Franks Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7L
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress: Franks Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7M
- Motion to Suppress Evidence: Amral Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7N
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence: Amral Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7O
- Motion to Suppress Statements Buy FormExhibit 7P
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Statements Buy FormExhibit 7Q
- Counsel’s Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Statements Buy FormExhibit 7R
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Statements Buy FormExhibit 7S
- Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Identification Buy FormExhibit 7T
- Affidavit in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Identification Buy FormExhibit 7U
- Memorandum in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Identification Buy FormExhibit 7V
- Defendant’s Motion to Sever Buy FormExhibit 7W
- Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss in the Interests of Justice Buy FormChapter 8 expandRecurring Pretrial Issues
Buy ChapterChapter 9 expandInterlocutory Appeals
Buy ChapterChapter 10 expandThe Media, the Open Courtroom and High Profile Cases
Buy ChapterChapter 11 expandEmpaneling the Jury
Buy ChapterChapter 12 expandChapter 13 expandThe Commonwealth’s Case
Buy ChapterChapter 14 expandThe Defendant’s Case
Buy ChapterChapter 15 expandEvidentiary Issues
Buy ChapterChapter 16 expandForensic Evidence and Expert Witnesses
Buy ChapterChapter 17 expandSpecific Issues with Respect to Children
Buy ChapterChapter 18 expandSpecial Trial Issues
Buy ChapterChapter 19 expandThe Closing Argument
Buy ChapterChapter 20 expandEvents at the End of Trial
Buy ChapterChapter 21 expandThe Verdict
Buy ChapterChapter 22 expandSentencing and Alternative Dispositions
Buy ChapterExhibit 22A
- Sentencing Guidelines Grid Buy FormChapter 23 expandPosttrial Events
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