The Essential Guide to Family Law Financials: Rule 401 Financial Statements

The Massachusetts Bar Association's Family Law Section invites members of the bar to attend a multi-part series on financial issues in family law. We will start with basic topics and principles, which are meant for less experienced practitioners. We will gradually work up to more complicated topics and how to incorporate these principles into litigating a case all the way through trial.

This seminar (the first of a three-part series) will walk practitioners through the basics of preparing a client’s Rule 401 financial statements, highlighting key do’s and don’ts in drafting. This session is intended for practitioners who are new to the practice and those who have less experience with Rule 401 financial statements. We will cover the essentials of accurately reflecting income, assets and liabilities, and also discuss strategies for effectively presenting your client’s financial circumstances to opposing counsel and the court.

Registration is required by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, in order to participate in this program. An email from MassBar Education will be sent before the program.