Catherine Spanu to Discuss How to Navigate the Nuances of Alimony & Child Support Interplay PostCavanagh

September 30, 2025 – Boston, MA

This comprehensive MCLE seminar will feature Catherine Spanu and a panel of experts who will delve into the intricate intersection of alimony and child support, particularly in the aftermath of the Supreme Judicial Court’s landmark Cavanagh v. Cavanagh decision. With a focus on practical insights and strategic guidance, attendees will learn how to effectively navigate complex scenarios while gaining an understanding of how courts are interpreting and applying Cavanagh in practice. The agenda will include:

• Differences Between Child Support and Alimony
• Procedural Outline of Presenting Child Support and Alimony Arguments at Both the Temporary Order and Trial Stages
• Various Ways Child Support and Alimony Interact
• What Analyses the Judges Want and Expect
• Common Arguments for and Against the Issuance of Alimony Orders and Judgments
• Modification Strategies post-Cavanagh
• “Ask the Experts” Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

September 30, 2025

1 – 5 PM

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