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Faculty
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Chief Justice John D. Casey, Probate and Family Court – Opening Remarks
Hon. Jacqueline M. Burchill, Associate Justice, Norfolk Probate and Family Court
Hon. James V. Menno, (Ret.), Menno Conciliation Services
Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice, Middlesex County, Probate and Family Court
Hon. Richard A. Simons, First Justice, Berkshire Probate and Family Court
(Moderators)
Lisa Cukier, Esq., Burns & Levinson LLP
Rosemary Purtell, Esq., Law Office of Rosemary Purtell, LLC
RESOLVE W-I-N-S
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Description
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The COVID-19 crisis on family conflicts in our Probate and Family Courts has impacted everyone from our judiciary, court professionals, attorneys, to the litigants struggling to access justice. While we as practitioners applaud our court’s leaders for the tremendous technological strides that have been made, COVID-19 has dragged the Probate and Family Court into the 21st Century. This program explores what has worked and what hasn’t and identify the long-term solutions that will endure and enhance the access to justice for all. It discusses the alternative dispute options available outside of the courtroom and why they may now be the best option for many cases. Hear our distinguished panel of sitting and a retired judge and family law attorneys to learn how domestic relations cases and probate litigation can move forward in the ever-changing COVID-19 environment. The program includes an overview of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), the virtual courtroom, client management, COVID-19’s impact on Guardian Ad Litem, parenting plans and asset valuation, and so much more!
Topics that will be covered in the webinar include:
- Why ADR is more important than ever
- What form of ADR do you really need
- Use of Special Masters or Arbitrators
- The risks and benefits of virtual litigation
- Using the virtual Registries
- Filing in the 21stCentury with technology from the 20thCentury
- Managing the client’s expectations
- Preparing your client for virtual hearings
- Maintaining attorney-client privilege during virtual hearings
- Break-out rooms: how to use the new “conference room” to settle your case
- Use of settlement conferences
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