Product Description

MCLE is pleased to present its twenty-first annual comprehensive Conference developed exclusively for the family law practitioner. This year’s Family Law Conference takes a close look at a number of sophisticated issues and provides timely, practical information for all levels of practice. The Conference features leading practitioners, experts, and judges speaking on current and emerging issues in family law and practice.

Hear an update on the state of the Probate and Family Court from Chief Justice Ordoñez, and choose from two cutting-edge workshops. Presentations are supplemented by the popular Conference book and attendees receive the 2018 Massachusetts Family Law Sourcebook & Citator at no extra charge, as well as Family Law Best of the Best—a new compendium of written transcripts of select programs from the prior year.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:00-9:15

  Scholar-Mentors Award

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  Donald G. Tye, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye LLP , Boston
  
• 9:15-9:20

  Welcome and Introduction

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• 9:20-10:30

  Alimony Update

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  Judith McKinnon, Esq., Law Office of Rosanne Klovee LLC , Stoneham
  Marc D. Bello, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF, Willamette Management Associates , Boston
  Emmanuel J. Dockter, Esq., , Hanover
  Susan M. Miller, Aurora Financial Advisors LLC , Wellesley
  Jeffrey A. Soilson, Esq., Quantum ADR
  
• 10:30-11:30

  Case and Legislative Update

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  Robin Lynch Nardone, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP , Worcester
  Susan A. Huettner, Esq., Law Office of Susan A. Huettner , Petersham
  Francine Gardikas, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP , Worcester
  
• 11:30-11:45

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 11:45-12:45

  College Costs

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  Rosanne P. Klovee, Esq., Law Office of Rosanne Klovee LLC , Stoneham
  Gina J. Calabro, Esq., Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey LLP , Needham
  Larry Dannenberg,
  Alexander D. Jones, Esq., Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey LLP , Needham
  
• 12:45-1:45

  Lunch (on your own)
• 1:45-2:15

  State of the Court

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  Hon. Angela M. Ordoñez,
  
• 2:15-3:20

  Workshops
• 1. What to Do When Your Probate & Family Court Case is Impacted by the Juvenile Court

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  Barbara Zicht Richmond, Esq., HealyFiske LLP , Waltham
  Cynthia T. Runge, Esq., Peridot Family Law LLC , Boston
  Kara McCormack, Esq., , Ludlow
  Hon. Patricia A. Gorman, Norfolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Canton
  Michael F. Kilkelly, Esq., Kilkelly Law Offices , Wakefield
  
• 2. Debt & Mortgage Refinance/Bankruptcy

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  Judith McKinnon, Esq., Law Office of Rosanne Klovee LLC , Stoneham
  Robert S. Loss, NewFed Mortgage , Danvers
  Nina M. Parker, Esq., Madoff & Khoury LLP , Foxborough
  
• 3. Child Support Guideline Issues

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  John A. Fiske, Esq., HealyFiske LLP , Waltham
  Gabriel Cheong, Esq., Infinity Law Group LLC , Quincy
  Jason V. Owens, Esq., Lynch & Owens, PC , Hingham
  Denise M. Fitzgerald, Esq., Probate and Family Court Administrative Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Justin L. Kelsey, Esq., Skylark Law & Mediation, PC , Southborough
  
• 3:20-3:30

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:30-5:00

  Judicial Forum

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  Steven E. Gurdin, Esq., Fitch Law Partners LLP , Boston
  Hon. Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.) , Woburn
  Hon. Frances M. Giordano, Essex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  Hon. Patricia A. Gorman, Norfolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Canton
  
• 5:00-6:00

  Reception

Cochairs

Faculty