Friday, October 28, 2011

DIVORCE IN MASSACHUSETTS A 4-PART WEEKLY PUBLIC EDUCATION & DISCUSSION SEMINAR SERIES

THE DIVORCE CENTER, INC.

presents:

DIVORCE IN MASSACHUSETTS A 4-PART WEEKLY PUBLIC EDUCATION & DISCUSSION SEMINAR SERIES

Nov. 8, 2011 – Dec. 6, 2011; Tuesdays from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Needham Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Cardiology Conference Room - 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492

FREE – ($20 per session suggested donation)

Who is the Seminar for?

This 4-Part Seminar Series is intended for people contemplating or going through a separation or divorce. Our members, including attorneys, therapists, mediators, and financial experts will provide you with valuable information about the divorce process in Massachusetts. There is the opportunity for Questions and Answers after each session.

What will you Learn?

Session I – The Divorce Process

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 7-9PM

- Where and how to begin: - What needs to be filed and where? - What is Mediation? - What is Collaborative Law? - How do I find the right professionals?

Session II – Finances, Assets & Alimony

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7-9PM

- What is marital property: - What is an equitable division? - How do taxes affect the process? - Will my House be sold? - What is a QDRO? - What is alimony?

Session III – Children & Divorce

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 7-9PM

- How much will child support be? - How long will child support be paid? - What is a Guardian Ad Litem? - How do I create a parenting plan? - What does custody mean in court? - How do I minimize the trauma on

children?

Session IV – After Divorce

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 7-9PM

- How do I get through the Divorce? - What are some coping strategies? - Can a divorce judgment be modified? - How do I enforce the judgment?

REGISTER ONLINE

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

THE NEW HOMESTEAD ACT: Networking/Professional Development Event

THE NEW HOMESTEAD ACT

Thursday, October 06, 2011 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (ET)

Newton Marriott in the 'Boat Room'
Intersection Rtes 95/128
Mass Pike & Rte. 30
Newton, MA

7:30 - 8:15 AM - Meet and talk with other professionals - share ideas
8:15 - 9:30 AM - Lecture and discussion

Speaker: Laurance S.L.Lee, Esquire

Topic: The new Massachusetts Homestead Act made several changes to this important statutory provision. Learn how to ensure that transfers between current and former spouses comply with the statute, what language should be in separation agreements to avoid title issues in the future, as well as other provisions that attorneys, mediators and financial planners should be familiar with when representing divorcing clients with real estate interests.

Attorney Lee is a member of the firm Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP in Newton, MA. Attorney Lee holds both a JD and MBA from Suffolk University. He represents lenders, sellers and purchasers in commercial and residential real estate matters. Additionally, his practice includes land use and zoning matters, condominium conversions, construction financing, commercial leasing, buy-sell of restaurants and licensing. Attorney Lee has presented to other professionals, including financial planners, on issues relating to real estate. He is a member of the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts.

Register Here.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011


THE DIVORCE CENTER, INC.
presents:
SEPARATED PARENTS
A 2-PART WEEKLY PUBLIC
EDUCATION & DISCUSSION
SEMINAR SERIES

WHEN:          July 21, & July 28, 2011 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

WHERE:        Needham Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Cardiology Conference Room
                        148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492

COST:           FREE – ($20 per session suggested donation)


What is a Separated Parent?

The Separated Parents Seminar Series is intended for people contemplating or going through a separation or divorce and who have minor children.  Separated Parents can include, divorcing spouses with children, separated spouses with children and unwed parents with children.

What will you Learn?


Session I – What is custody & how do I make a Parenting Plan?

Thursday, July 21, 2011 – 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

The Following Questions will be answered:

-       What is a Guardian ad Litem?
-       What is a Parenting Coordinator?
-       How do I create a Parenting Plan?
-       What do judges look for in custody orders?
-       What are the standards for relocation?
-       How to minimize the trauma on children?
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-       Session II – What should I expect for support & insurance?

Thursday, July 28, 2011 – 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

The Following Questions will be answered:
-       Who pays for health insurance?
-       How much will child support be?
-       How long will child support last?
-       Should there be life insurance as well?
-       How do we plan for College costs?



     

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Annual Meeting - Alimony Reform & Raffle

You are invited to our Annual Meeting and Professional Development Event!

Topic: ALIMONY REFORM BILL

Speaker: Attorney Fern L. Frolin

Fern L. Frolin is a partner with the Wellesley firm of Grindle, Robinson, Goodhue & Frolin. Since 1987, Ms. Frolin served on the trial court task force that drafted the 2009 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines and the Joint Judiciary Committee advisory committee that recently drafted a Bill to Reform and Improve Alimony.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Get-together & Annual Membership Meeting
Gourmet Hors d'Oeuvres Buffet will be served. Cash bar available.
Raffle prizes.

Prizes include:
2 Red Sox tickets
Free membership and Directory listing for 2011-2012
Free entry to all Professional Development events 2011-2012
Titleist Stand Golf Bag (blk/red) plus one dozen golf balls
More to come.......

6:30 - 8 PM - Professional Development Event Speaker:...

Location:
Crowne Plaza Hotel

320 Washington Street
Exit 17 off the Mass Pike
Newton MA

Register Here

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Needham Seminar Series on Divorce

The Divorce Center Offers Needham Seminar Series on “Divorce in Massachusetts” — Five Sessions on the Various Key Aspects of Divorce

Starting March 8th in Needham, Weekly Sessions Presented by Legal, Financial and Mental Health Professionals Will Address the Diverse Questions and Concerns of Divorcing Couples and Parents

The Divorce Center, a non-profit organization of professionals from multiple disciplines providing support and education for people going through separation or divorce, is offering a public education seminar series in Needham, MA entitled, “Divorce in Massachusetts.” Offered Tuesdays from March 8th to April 5th, the five-part series of sessions will cover all the legal, financial and psychological aspects of divorce, helping divorcing individuals and their families to ease the unavoidable trauma. The sessions will be held at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA.

Professionals supporting divorcing and separating couples (e.g. attorneys, mediators, financial planners, social workers, and counselors) will lead the sessions, addressing issues such as dealing with the divorce process, protecting assets, insurance, child custody, parenting, the psychological effects of divorce and coping strategies. The sessions will meet from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., allowing time for the professionals to respond to questions and concerns from attendees.

The subjects of the five sessions in the seminar series and the dates they will be held in Needham are as follows:

I. “What is the Process and Where Do I start?” – Tuesday, March 8.
II. “How Do I Protect My Finances and Assets?” – Tuesday, March 15.
III. “What Should I Expect for Support & Insurance?” – Tuesday, March 22.
IV. “What is Custody and How Do I Make a Parenting Plan?” – Tuesday, March 29.
V. “How to Get Through My Divorce & Prepare For After?” – Tuesday, April 5.

The seminar series is offered free of charge, however a donation of $20 per session is suggested. For more information on the “Divorce in Massachusetts” seminar series and to register for the sessions, visit: http://thedivorcecenter.org/public/seminars.php.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Five Part Seminar Series - Starting Jan 20, 2011

The Divorce Center Offers Seminar Series on “Divorce in Massachusetts” — Five Sessions on the Various Key Aspects of Divorce

Starting January 20th in Quincy and March 8th in Needham, Weekly Sessions Presented by Legal, Financial and Mental Health Professionals Will Address the Diverse Questions and Concerns of Divorcing Couples and Parents

Newton, Mass. – December 30, 2010 – The Divorce Center, a non-profit organization of professionals from multiple disciplines providing support and education for people going through separation or divorce, is offering a public education seminar series entitled, “Divorce in Massachusetts.” Starting January 5, 2011 in Quincy, MA, and March 8, 2011 in Needham, MA, the five-part series of sessions will cover all the legal, financial and psychological aspects of divorce, helping divorcing individuals and their families to ease the unavoidable trauma.

Professionals supporting divorcing and separating couples (e.g. attorneys, mediators, financial planners, social workers, and counselors) will lead the sessions, addressing issues such as dealing with the divorce process, protecting assets, insurance, child custody, parenting, the psychological effects of divorce and coping strategies. The sessions will meet from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., allowing time for the professionals to respond to questions and concerns from attendees.

The subjects of the five sessions in the seminar series and the dates they will be held in Quincy and Needham are as follows:

I. “What is the Process and Where Do I start?” – Thursday, January 20 in Quincy; Tuesday, March 8 in Needham.

II. “How Do I Protect My Finances and Assets?” – Thursday, January 27 in Quincy; Tuesday, March 15 in Needham.

III. “What Should I Expect for Support & Insurance?” – Thursday, February 3 in Quincy; Tuesday, March 22 in Needham.

IV. “What is Custody and How Do I Make a Parenting Plan?” – Thursday, February 10 in Quincy; Tuesday, March 29 in Needham.

V. “How to Get Through My Divorce & Prepare For After?” – Thursday, February 24 in Quincy; Tuesday, April 5 in Needham.

The Quincy, MA location for the seminar series is the Roche Brothers Community Room, 101 Falls Boulevard, Quincy, MA. The Needham, MA location is the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA.

The seminar series is offered free of charge, however a donation of $20 per session is suggested. For more information on the “Divorce in Massachusetts” seminar series and to register for the sessions, visit: http://thedivorcecenter.org/public/seminars.php.