Annual John C. Stevens Family Law Symposium: Benched

Featuring all of the Essex Probate Court judges, and a surprise guest star, Moderators Judith Cowan and Donald Pitman will guide a discussion of the most current challenging issues.

Attend & Learn:

• Thresholds for changes of legal custody/physical custody/modification/alimony. How do we combat a presumption? What is the Court’s standard for rebutting a presumption?  
• Use of recordings in court
• Contempt and fees – does payment of the underlying amount stop the contempt and fees?
• Post-trial and pre-appeal procedures…what can we do to start or stop cases? When is a stay applicable to the terms of a judgment?
• Attacking the presumption for college – when is the ½ of UMass Amherst standard applicable or not? 
• The judge's view on substance abuse cases

Faculty

Hon. Michael D. Anderson

Hon. Mary Rudolph-Black

Hon. Frances M. Giordano

Hon. Nan M. Sauer

Hon. Jennifer M. Rivera Ulwick

Moderators: Attorneys Judith Cowan and Donald Pitman