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1. Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot
2. Dividing Assets and Debts Equitably
3. Exploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues
4. Ethical Perils in Divorce Practice
5. Completing the Divorce

1. GETTING A DIVORCE CASE OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
   9:00 - 10:15, Dean Amrose
   1. Tactics for Thoroughly Interviewing the Client
   2. Review of Fundamental Documents in the Divorce Case
   3. Drafting an Inclusive Separation Agreement
   4. Conducting Effective Discovery
   5. Separating Joint Accounts
   6. Can You Establish Grounds for Divorce?
   7. Does Your Client Need a Protective Order?
   8. What Types of Divorce Procedures are Available?
   9. Using a Divorce Checklist to Make Sure Your Bases are Covered
   10. Taking the First Steps in Starting the Divorce Action
       1. Drafting Initial Divorce Proceedings
       2. What the Response Should Look Like
       3. Properly Serving Papers
   11. Negotiation, Mediation or Litigation – Making the Right Choice
   12. Potential Pitfalls That May be Encountered
2. DIVIDING ASSETS AND DEBTS EQUITABLY
   10:30 - 11:45, John G. DiPiano
   1. Factoring in Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
   2. Ways to Identify Assets Acquired Before Marriage
   3. Which Assets are Exempt from Distribution?
   4. Tackling Tough Valuation Issues
   5. What are Considered Marital Assets?
   6. Retirement Plans, Pensions and Insurance: How are Long Term Assets Affected?
   7. Dividing Debt – Who is Liable?
   8. Modification and Enforcement of Asset Distribution
3. EXPLORING CUSTODY, VISITATION AND SUPPORT ISSUES
   12:45 - 2:00, Karen Sweeney Shea
   1. The Scope of Child Custody Jurisdiction and How it Will Affect You
   2. Types of Custody Arrangements
   3. Establishing and Enforcing Visitation
   4. Modification of Custody and Visitation Terms
   5. Review of Sample Custody Agreements
   6. Child Support Calculations and Modifications
   7. Determining Spousal Maintenance and Alimony
   8. Medical and Healthcare Considerations
   9. Dealing With the Relocation of a Child
4. ETHICAL PERILS IN DIVORCE PRACTICE
   2:15 - 3:15, John G. DiPiano
   1. Controlling Client Relations and Recognizing Dishonesty
   2. When Withdrawal of Counsel is Appropriate
   3. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
   4. Confidentiality and Disclosure Issues
   5. Calculating Fair Attorneys' Fees
5. COMPLETING THE DIVORCE
   3:15 - 4:30, Dean Amrose
   1. Drafting and Review of the Marital Settlement Agreement
      1. Key Components of the Successful Settlement Agreement
      2. Incorporating Necessary Standard Clauses
      3. Practical Considerations
   2. Final Divorce Wrap-Up Checklist
   3. Final Judgment or Decree of Divorce
   4. Appealing the Judgment or Divorce Decree
   5. Tackling Post Divorce Legal Problems

DEAN AMROSE is of counsel with the law firm of McGrath & Kane. After pursuing a public interest career for several years following graduation from Boston University Law School, Mr. Amrose joined the then existing firm of White, Inker, Aronson, P.C., one of the leading domestic relations firms in Massachusetts. Since that time over 50% of his practice has been concentrated in family law litigation appearing in courts and having tried cases throughout the commonwealth. He has appeared as a guest on local cable news talk shows, lectured in basic and specialized family law seminars at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and Suffolk University School of Law in addition to privately sponsored talks. An article (co-written with now Associate Justice William McSweeney) and presentation on the role of the guardian ad litem was selected for publication in The Best of MCLE. Mr. Amrose is a member of the Family Law sections of the Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association, a current trial advisor in the Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy program.

JOHN G. DIPIANO is a principal and founding partner of DiPiano Godson LLP. His main area of practice is civil litigation with a focus on Family and Probate Litigation. Mr. DiPiano was employed as counsel for the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division before going into private practice. He is a member of the University of Massachusetts Club and Justinian Law Society. Mr. DiPiano also is a member of the Massachusetts and U.S. District Court bars. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, magna cum laude, with a dual major in English and Philosophy. Mr. DiPiano earned his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the New England School of Law.

KAREN SWEENEY SHEA is a member of the Boston law firm of McGrath & Kane. She was formerly an assistant district attorney for Middlesex County, as well as a member of the law firm of Holland & Knight. Ms. Shea's practice is concentrated in the area of domestic relations. She has lectured and authored material on aspects of the family law practice for MCLE and lectured on trial practice and family law at Boston College Law School. Ms. Shea earned her undergraduate degree from Merrimack College and her J.D. degree from Boston College Law School.

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