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
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Same-Sex Divorce, Parentage for Same Sex Couples - A Networking/Professional Development Event
SAME-SEX DIVORCE, PARENTAGE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Crown Plaza Boston – Newton Hotel
320 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458
5:30-6:00 PM Meet and talk with other professionals – Share ideas ~
Make new contacts ~ Enjoy refreshments
6:00-7:30 PM Lecture and Discussion
Attorney Joyce Kauffman will discuss the intricacies and complications of same sex divorce. Discussion will include:
• Impact of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act;
• Custody and Parentage Issues;
• Portability of Same Sex Marriage;
• Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships and Civil Unions.
Speaker Biography: JOYCE KAUFFMAN is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and a trained Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer. Her practice focuses exclusively on family law, with an emphasis on issues impacting the LGBT community. Attorney Kauffman is a member of the Family Law Advisory Council of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, former co-chair of the Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association (now known as the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association), and former chair of that organization’s Family Law Section. She is also a member of the Emeritus Board of Directors of Family Equality, a national organization advocating for the rights of LGBTQ families. Lawyers Weekly selected her as one of the Lawyers of the Year in 2009.
Register here.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Crown Plaza Boston – Newton Hotel
320 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458
5:30-6:00 PM Meet and talk with other professionals – Share ideas ~
Make new contacts ~ Enjoy refreshments
6:00-7:30 PM Lecture and Discussion
Attorney Joyce Kauffman will discuss the intricacies and complications of same sex divorce. Discussion will include:
• Impact of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act;
• Custody and Parentage Issues;
• Portability of Same Sex Marriage;
• Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships and Civil Unions.
Speaker Biography: JOYCE KAUFFMAN is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and a trained Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer. Her practice focuses exclusively on family law, with an emphasis on issues impacting the LGBT community. Attorney Kauffman is a member of the Family Law Advisory Council of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, former co-chair of the Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association (now known as the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association), and former chair of that organization’s Family Law Section. She is also a member of the Emeritus Board of Directors of Family Equality, a national organization advocating for the rights of LGBTQ families. Lawyers Weekly selected her as one of the Lawyers of the Year in 2009.
Register here.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Seeking a Marketing Consultant
The Divorce Center is a Massachusetts non-profit that educates and connects the public and professionals who specialize in Divorce resources (attorneys, financial planners, mediators, therapists, etc.). We are looking for help in reaching the public with our message, and of the highest priority in doing this is increasing attendance at our public education seminars (which to date have primarily been marketed via word-of-mouth and brochures through our membership). We believe that attendance could be increased by advertising in traditional and social media resources (which we could use professional expertise to connect with) and by increasing our online content resources.
We are hoping to find a part-time consultant to work with us on (and who has experience in) the following:
1. Developing an organizational strategy for involving membership in production of content (articles, presentations, etc.)
2. Developing (and assisting in the execution of) direct marketing of seminars.
3. Developing (and assisting in the execution of) advertising of seminars both through social media (twitter, facebook, linkedIn) and traditional media (local community resources, newspapers, etc.)
Ideally we would find someone who has experience with non-profit organizations and with our niche market (divorcing or potentially divorcing clients).
We are looking for proposals for a six-month part-time partnership, with the possibility of further work depending on results.
Please forward this to any contacts you may have that might be interested in this position or feel free to let us know the names of any people or resources that you believe could assist us in finding the right candidate.
Candidates can contact us at (888) 434-8787 or info@thedivorcecenter.org
Thank you for your time.
We are hoping to find a part-time consultant to work with us on (and who has experience in) the following:
1. Developing an organizational strategy for involving membership in production of content (articles, presentations, etc.)
2. Developing (and assisting in the execution of) direct marketing of seminars.
3. Developing (and assisting in the execution of) advertising of seminars both through social media (twitter, facebook, linkedIn) and traditional media (local community resources, newspapers, etc.)
Ideally we would find someone who has experience with non-profit organizations and with our niche market (divorcing or potentially divorcing clients).
We are looking for proposals for a six-month part-time partnership, with the possibility of further work depending on results.
Please forward this to any contacts you may have that might be interested in this position or feel free to let us know the names of any people or resources that you believe could assist us in finding the right candidate.
Candidates can contact us at (888) 434-8787 or info@thedivorcecenter.org
Thank you for your time.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Annual Meeting and Professional Development Event
Topic: "Immigraton Issues in Family Law"
Speaker: Attorney Srinivas Ramineni
Attorney Ramineni practiced in India before coming to the United States, where he graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School. His practice, located in Waltham, includes both immigration and family law. He is knowledgeable about the legal, practical and emotional issues that are present when immigration and family law intersect. Join us as Attorney Ramineni discusses this timely topic that impacts all areas of family law.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Get-together & Annual Membership Meeting
Gourmet Hors d'Oeuvres Buffet will be served. Cash bar available.
6:30 - 8 PM - Professional Development Event
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
320 Washington Street
Exit 17 off the Mass Pike
Newton MA
Register Here.
Speaker: Attorney Srinivas Ramineni
Attorney Ramineni practiced in India before coming to the United States, where he graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School. His practice, located in Waltham, includes both immigration and family law. He is knowledgeable about the legal, practical and emotional issues that are present when immigration and family law intersect. Join us as Attorney Ramineni discusses this timely topic that impacts all areas of family law.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Get-together & Annual Membership Meeting
Gourmet Hors d'Oeuvres Buffet will be served. Cash bar available.
6:30 - 8 PM - Professional Development Event
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
320 Washington Street
Exit 17 off the Mass Pike
Newton MA
Register Here.
Access to Justice: New Procedures in Probate & Family Court
On March 15, 2010, the Chief Justice of the Probate & Family Court released uniform Probate and Family Court Scheduling Practices and Procedures.
These procedures include certain requirements intended to promote predictability and uniformity of practice for the scheduling of all types of hearings in the Probate and Family Courts throughout the Commonwealth. The practices include mandatory scheduling of a next event and other requirements intended to keep cases moving forward.
One of the changes is to the Motion scheduling practice. Although some courts, such as Plymouth Probate & Family Court, previously allowed for scheduling of Motions at the discretion of the litigants (within the Notice rules), other courts, such as Norfolk, Middlesex and Suffolk Counties, only allowed for scheduling of Motions by the rules of their individual trial departments. According to the Chief Justice's new procedures:
"There shall be no restrictions on the number or timing of motions which
may be filed except as set forth above regardless of the nature of the underlying
complaint..."
The exception is that the First Justices shall have discretion, with the approval of the Chief Justice, to limit the marking of Motions. "Any limitation on motion sessions approved by the Chief Justice shall be posted in the division (Registry of Probate and courtrooms) and on the web site of the Probate and Family Court."
This should result in greater consistency throughout the counties, something probably more noticeable to attorneys than individual litigants. In the counties that used to limit the number of Motions, this will also result in getting into court more quickly (usually something desired by clients).
There is a downside though as well. At a recent Motion session in Suffolk which I attended with a client, there were 76 Motions scheduled. Luckily we were number three, but I would hate to be number 76. Although you might get into court a week or two before you otherwise would have, you should plan to be there all day.
Hopefully, as the courts get used to the new system these overloaded days will be less likely. Either way, I believe consistency of procedure among the counties is a good thing. Access to Justice should be the same no matter where you live.
Reposted with permission from the Kelsey & Trask, P.C. Family Law Blog.
These procedures include certain requirements intended to promote predictability and uniformity of practice for the scheduling of all types of hearings in the Probate and Family Courts throughout the Commonwealth. The practices include mandatory scheduling of a next event and other requirements intended to keep cases moving forward.
One of the changes is to the Motion scheduling practice. Although some courts, such as Plymouth Probate & Family Court, previously allowed for scheduling of Motions at the discretion of the litigants (within the Notice rules), other courts, such as Norfolk, Middlesex and Suffolk Counties, only allowed for scheduling of Motions by the rules of their individual trial departments. According to the Chief Justice's new procedures:
"There shall be no restrictions on the number or timing of motions which
may be filed except as set forth above regardless of the nature of the underlying
complaint..."
The exception is that the First Justices shall have discretion, with the approval of the Chief Justice, to limit the marking of Motions. "Any limitation on motion sessions approved by the Chief Justice shall be posted in the division (Registry of Probate and courtrooms) and on the web site of the Probate and Family Court."
This should result in greater consistency throughout the counties, something probably more noticeable to attorneys than individual litigants. In the counties that used to limit the number of Motions, this will also result in getting into court more quickly (usually something desired by clients).
There is a downside though as well. At a recent Motion session in Suffolk which I attended with a client, there were 76 Motions scheduled. Luckily we were number three, but I would hate to be number 76. Although you might get into court a week or two before you otherwise would have, you should plan to be there all day.
Hopefully, as the courts get used to the new system these overloaded days will be less likely. Either way, I believe consistency of procedure among the counties is a good thing. Access to Justice should be the same no matter where you live.
Reposted with permission from the Kelsey & Trask, P.C. Family Law Blog.
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