This program will discuss recent
case law regarding contempts, and will clarify the confusion among attorneys as
to certain issues related to contempts (procedural as well as substantive).
Topics include:
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Appropriate contempt
procedures such as when and what counterclaims are available;
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Procedural issues related to
service of Complaint and Summons for Contempt;
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What to consider when
considering whether there is or isn’t an unequivocal order or judgment;
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What to consider if your case
seems to fall in between a contempt and a modification; and
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Issues regarding an award of
attorneys’ fees (obtaining and collecting).
Faculty:Thomas J. Barbar, Esq., program chair
Deutsch, Williams, Brooks, DeRensis & Holland PC, Boston
Marilynne R. Ryan, Esq., moderator
Ryan & Faenza, Walpole
Hon. Robert W. Langlois
Verrill Dana LLP, Boston
Pasquale DeSantis, Esq.
Prince Lobel Tye LLP, Boston
Fern L. Frolin, Esq.
Grindle, Robinson, Goodhue & Frolin, Wellesley
Joanne E. Romanow, Esq.
Casner & Edwards LLP, Boston
Gary O. Todd, Esq.
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Sponsoring Sections: Family Law Section
Related Practice Areas: Arbitration/Mediation, Divorce Law, Domestic Violence Law, Family Law