Divorce Law Basics
MVLS Training
Dear Members:
On behalf of Merrimack Valley Legal Services, we wish to inform you of a two-part seminar designed to give attorneys the basic information and materials needed to represent clients in divorce proceedings.
This training seminar is open to all attorneys. It is a great opportunity to get involved, network, and make a positive difference. Attendees will gain valuable information about Divorce Law Basics from experienced family law attorneys and judges. The price of admission is accepting and completing one divorce case for a low income client from Merrimack Valley Legal Services.
You will learn Divorce Law Basics such as:
The time-line of a divorce case
How to start a divorce action
What documents to file and when
Child support and the role of DOR
Different forms of Discovery and how to use them
Use of Chapter 34 factors for property division and alimony
And much more, including A View From the Bench!
March 9 and March 16
4:00 – 7:00
Middlesex Community College
Federal Building
50 Kearney Square
Lowell, MA 01852
| Day One: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Overview of a Case Governing Law and Procedure Initial Client Interview Motions for Temporary Orders Financial Statements & Discovery Motions to Compel and Sanctions Custody and Visitation Issues Child Support and Alimony Division of Property and Debt Four-way Negotiations Pretrial Hearings & Mediation Outline of a Trial |
Day Two: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Probation, DCF and DOR Guardian ad Litem Court Clinics Expert Witnesses: Financial, CPA, Real Estate Appraisers, Therapists UCCJA and UIFSA 209A Restraining Orders The Impact of Domestic Violence Post Judgment Issues Complaint for Modification Complaint for Contempt A View from the Bench |
Presenters Include:
The Honorable Peter C. DiGangi
First Justice Middlesex Probate and Family Court
Attorney Eric Schutzbank
Berid & Schutzbank, LLC Lowell
Attorney Margaret MacDougal
Merrimack Valley Legal Services
Attorney Zona Scharfman
Merrimack Valley Legal Services
Attorney Lucia Miller and Attorney Julie Lavin Flaherty
Massachusetts DOR
Attorney Margaret A Reilly
Reilly and Finnegan, P.C. Chelmsford
Attorney Kevin F. Finnegan
Reilly and Finnegan, P.C. Chelmsford
REGISTRATION: DIVORCE LAW BASICS
I understand that I may attend the training session without charge in exchange for my commitment to take one pro bono case from MVLS.
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To register please mail or fax this form to:
Family Law Training
Merrimack Valley Legal Services
35 John Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Fax: (978) 458-3481
Or email info to: rmunson@mvlegal.org
If you have any questions or need more information, please call Robin Munson at 978-888-0011
Please Register by March 5th