Recognizing & Responding to Coercive Control – Vesta's Lexington/ Winchester, MA

Learn how Massachusetts’ new coercive control law impacts divorce and how to protect yourself with the right knowledge and support.

About this Event:

On September 18, 2024, Massachusetts expanded its definition of “abuse” under Chapter 209A restraining orders to include coercive control. This landmark change recognizes a wide range of non-physical abuse—such as financial control, isolation from loved ones, and psychological intimidation—that can deeply impact autonomy, safety, and the divorce process.

This confidential webinar, hosted by Vesta’s Lexington/ Winchester, MA Hub, will explain what this law means in practice and how it may affect divorce proceedings, custody decisions, and requests for protection. Our panel of legal experts, financial specialists, and other divorce professionals will also share strategies to ensure you have the right emotional, financial, and legal support.

In this event, you will:

• Understand the expanded definition of abuse and what constitutes coercive control
• Learn how the new law impacts divorce proceedings, custody, and protective orders
• Explore challenges in court, including how judges may distinguish between genuine and unfounded claims
• Gain strategies for navigating the process with legal, financial, and emotional support
• Discover the importance of a strong professional team: Attorneys/Mediators, Financial Professionals, Therapists, and Coaches

You’ll leave this event with crucial knowledge, practical guidance, and resources to help you navigate divorce under this new legal framework—empowered, prepared, and supported.

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We respect your privacy, and your attendance is confidential. Zoom webinar attendees can only see the Presenters, not each other.

Advance registration is required: click here. During registration, please submit any questions about the divorce process. We will answer these during the Q&A portion of the event.

We will email the webinar link to registered participants before the event. If you want to register for this event directly with us (instead of via Eventbrite), please email team@vestadivorce.com or call 1-877-355-7649.

Not sure where to begin? Connect with Vesta Co-Founder and Concierge Director Deanna Coyle, by scheduling a complimentary 30-minute Concierge call: click here.