Annual John C. Stevens Family Law Symposium: Benched Banner

Annual John C. Stevens Family Law Symposium: Benched

Thursday, May 01, 2025

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Nicholson Hall

7 Harris Street, Newburyport, MA, USA

This program is live, only


Faculty

Hon. Michael Anderson

Hon. Theresa Bisenius

Hon. Mary Black

Hon. Caryn R. Mitchell-Munevar

Hon. Carla A. Salvucci

Hon. Jennifer Rivera Ulwick

Hon. Michelle Yee

Moderators: Judith Cowan & Gary Todd


Issues for discussion:

  • Uniform Parentage Act—How are the courts implementing
  • GALs—Use & effectiveness—When to seek; When E and when F: Limited GALs; What judges want to see in report; Use of GAL in removal case; School choice; Des the Court want recommendations?
  • Parenting Coordinators—When are they warranted; What are their limitations; What happens when they are appointed over the objection of one party?
  • The Role of ARC Counsel—How to present evidence to make sure voice of the child is heard; How to include in all correspondence; How to handle inherent conflicts between what child wants and what ARC counsel thinks is best
  • Legal Custody—When can you get sole legal custody; When can you get joint legal custody; When under joint custody should one party have ultimate decision making
  • Who pays for college
  • What are the new judges views/pet peeves

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$100.00

Nonmember

$150.00

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