Greater Newburyport BA: "Flying High: Litigating Addiction Issues in Family Law" (In Person/Streaming)
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*** Training Announcement From the Greater Newburyport Bar Association ***
"Flying High: Litigating Addiction Issues in Family Law" (In Person and Streaming)
Thursday, February 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In Person: Custom House Maritime Museum, Market Square, Newburyport, Massachusetts
Streaming option available
Sponsored by Soberlink
The focus is on how to proceed when substance use issues are present in a child custody case or child protection matter. Due to lack of understanding about addiction, courts often impose conditions and interventions that are contrary to best practices and addiction research. Uninformed court responses can destabilize parent-child relationships, negatively impact coparenting, and unwittingly harm family systems. Practical science-informed tips will also be provided for attorneys to use when navigating these challenging cases. A former judge and attorneys will discuss litigation and mediation tips. Our sponsor, Soberlink, will also address how to prevent tampering with their system.
Attend and Learn:
- What is the neuroscience behind drug use
- How to identify 3 strategies to maintain a parent-child relationship in the context of parental substance use disorder
- How to set realistic expectations, effectively manage relapse, and implement safeguards to protect children and parents
- How to handle addiction issues in litigation
- Preparing your client for a GAL investigation involving addiction issues
Expert Panel:
- Attorney Eric Schutzbank, Chair/Moderator, Berid & Schutzbank, LLC, North Andover
- Stephanie Tabashneck, Psy.D., J.D., Licensed Psychologist; Director, CLBB Neurolaw Library; Senior Fellow, Law and Applied Neuroscience Center for Law, Brain and Behavior at Harvard Medical School; Petrie-Flom Center at Harvard Law
- Hon. Patricia A. Gorman (ret)
- Attorney Roseanne P. Klovee, Stoneham
- Attorney Jennifer M. Lamanna, Charlestown
- Mike Fonesca, Soberlink
Accessibility: The CHMM building is not ADA-compliant due to the configuration and physical
constraints of this unique and historic building. Live Streaming offered.
To Register: https://gnba.ticketbud.com/flying-high-litigating-addiction-issues-in-family-law-
Custom House Maritime Museum
Newburyport, MA 01950