Family Law Open Forum on Proposed Standing Orders

When:  Oct 6, 2016 from 04:30 PM to 06:00 PM (ET)

OPEN FORUM

     On Proposed Probate and Family Court Standing Orders

The Probate and Family Court has proposed three Standing Orders designed to reduce conflict in the resolution of disputes between parents and other caregivers about children. As a member of the Massachusetts bar, you are invited to attend and provide your comments in this Open Forum setting 

           The following proposed Standing Orders will be discussed: (1) [Xa]-16 which applies to all divorce, paternity, modification and guardianship of minor actions filed in the Probate and Family Court; (2) [Xb]-16  which applies to limited discovery; and [Xc]-2016 which applies to settlement conferences.

 These proposed standing orders can be found at http://www.mass.gov/courts/case-legal-res/rules-of-court/rule-changes-invitations-comment/notice-inviting-comment-on-pfc-court-inititiatives.html.

We also invite you to submit written comments which will be forwarded to the Chief Justice of the Probate and Family Court.  Don’t miss this opportunity to present your thoughts and ideas on these proposed initiatives and to contribute to the process.

              The Section Council will hold its regular meeting following the Open Forum.

Location

20 West St
Boston, MA 02111