
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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