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Prof. Charles P. Kindregan,
2 credits day; 2 credits evening. This is a small enrollment seminar. The subject matter is
financial issues in divorce and parentage cases. The book is focused on Massachusetts law as are
the assigned cases for reading. Class participation expected, as are consultation with the
professor regarding the student‘s chosen research paper. Every student is expected to produce a
quality paper on a relevant topic of their choice and to make an oral report on that topic to the
seminar. The basis for the grade is based on the paper, although grades may be adjusted slightly
based on participation.
Using Massachusetts law as an example, the seminar will cover the following topics: the rules of
domestic relations procedure, discovery of financial information, identification and valuation of
property, assignment of property interests, spousal support, child support, child support
enforcement and guidelines, financial agreements, support in parentage cases, federal tax and
bankruptcy law and federal pension statutes.
Prerequisite: Family Law
Enrollment is limited: 20
Elective Course
May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement
Final Paper Required
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