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The Supreme Judicial Court's momentous decision in Cavanagh v. Cavanagh interpreting the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act creates far-reaching changes to how family law judges are to assess whether to award child support or alimony in divorce cases. The court's opinion not only imposes a new three-step analysis for determining whether to award alimony or child support, but also impacts the scope of permissible spousal testimony, and what is considered income for purposes of child support and alimony.

Join our panel of family law experts to assess best practices moving forward in the wake of the SJC's landmark decision.

Agenda & Materials

• 1:00 - 1:05 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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• 1:05 - 1:10 pm

  Co-Chair Welcome

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• 1:10 pm – 1:35 pm

  Cavanagh: What is income? Changes in the law and practical applicability

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  Maureen C. McBrien, Esq., Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey LLP , Needham
  Michael P. Judge, Esq., Casner & Edwards LLP , Boston
  Marc D. Bello, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF, Willamette Management Associates , Boston
  Hon. Terri K. Cafazzo, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lowell
  
• 1:35 - 2:05 pm

  Cavanagh: Evidence (proof of income, tax consequences)

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  Marc D. Bello, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF, Willamette Management Associates , Boston
  Hon. Katherine A. Field, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Taunton
  
• 2:05 - 2:10 pm

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 2:10 pm - 3:40 pm

  Cavanagh: Applicability of changes in the law, calculations

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  Maureen C. McBrien, Esq., Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey LLP , Needham
  Michael P. Judge, Esq., Casner & Edwards LLP , Boston
  Hon. Jennifer M. Allen, Probate and Family Court,Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lowell
  Hon. Terri K. Cafazzo, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lowell
  Hon. Katherine A. Field, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Taunton
  
• 3:40 pm – 3:45 pm

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:45 - 4:00 pm

  Cavanagh: Spousal Disqualification

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  Michael P. Judge, Esq., Casner & Edwards LLP , Boston
  Hon. Katherine A. Field, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Taunton
  
• 4:45 - 5:00 pm

  Cavanagh: Questions and Answers

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  Panel
  

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