Date & Time: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Webinar Fee: $65

Online Only

This program is online only and will be recorded. Anyone who registers will receive a link to the video recording.

Faculty

Hon. Amy Blake, Massachusetts Appeals Court

Hon. Frances Giordano, Probate & Family Court

Elaine Epstein, Esq., Todd & Weld

Martin Kane, Esq., McGrath and Kane

Double dipping is a concept that addresses double-counting marital property as both an asset, and as a source of income from which to pay support. As noted in Wasson v. Wasson (81 Mass. App. Ct. 574), double dipping “is not easily defined, and whether it is improper in a particular case must be carefully assessed.”

The notion of double dipping commonly arises in the division of a business interest in a divorce, but also other instances involving income structures such as the division of stock awards, and, as seen in the recent case of Trethewey v. Trethewey (104 Mass. App. Ct. 114), a transitional bonus payment.

Because the practice of double-dipping is not prohibited, and may be permissible in some circumstances, understanding it is crucial. This CLE will review the recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision in Trethewey v. Trethewey.

Online registration is encouraged. For assistance, questions on group discounts, accommodations requests, special billing, program content, out-of-state CLE credits, and general contact CLE Coordinator, Michael Saporito by email at msaporito@socialaw.com. Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded and recordings are sent to all who are registered. The recording is available by digital download, generally within a week after the program date. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when the live webinar is attended.