2017 Annual Family Law Holiday Party Supporting the Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County

As chair for the Family Law Executive Committee, Timothy McGoughran hosted this year’s Family Law Section’s Holiday Party at Deal Golf and Country Club in Deal, New Jersey. The event was attended by the lawyers and judges that make up the Family Law Section. The event was also attended by accountants, bankers, and other family law professionals. The event was attended by over two hundred (200) people including family law attorneys, judges, accountants, financial planners, lending experts, software and social media experts.

The event was successful in raising significant funds for this year’s charity the Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County, Inc., through an extensive raffle featuring items and baskets that were donated by members of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, local businesses, and trustees of the Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County. Assisting Mr. McGoughran with this Annual Holiday Event were the co-chairs of the Young Lawyers Division of the Family Law Section Cassie Murphy, Esq. and Thomas Roberto, Esq.

Timothy McGoughran Serves as Planning Chairperson and Moderator of the Annual Family Law Symposium

This past weekend, Timothy F. McGoughran, who is currently the Executive Chair of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, served as the chair person and moderator of the Annual Family Law Symposium in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This annual event draws hundreds of family law judges, attorneys, paralegals, accountants, and other professionals.

This year, over 650 people attended the annual event. Panelists and speakers included some of the top family law judges, lawyers, and professionals in New Jersey. Panel topics ranged from Alimony, Child Support, and Spousal Duties to Domestic Violence Issues to LGBT and Marriage Equality updates. Panel reviews were conducted to discuss both the Top Ten Cases in Family Law and the Unpublished, But Not Unimportant: New 2016 Family Law Cases to Notice. These panels give attendees a more in-depth look into some of todays most important topics within family law.

Timothy McGoughran has served as a panelist at the symposium for many years. With over 30 (thirty) years of experience in family law, Mr. McGoughran feels it is important to use his knowledge and experience to educate others, as well as keeping himself up to date with the latest developments in family law.

Timothy F. McGoughran Sworn in as the Executive Chair of the Family Law Executive Committee

Timothy F. McGoughran was sworn in as the Executive Chair of the Family Law Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association on May 19, 2016. The swearing in was held at the Annual Meeting of the New Jersey State Bar Association at the Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The ceremony began with opening remarks from Stephanie F. Hagan, Esq., the Chair Elect, and outgoing remarks from the Immediate Past Chair, Amanda S. Trigg, Esq. Mr. McGoughran was then introduced by both Steven J. Robinson, Esq., his law school roommate from Seton Hall, and the Honorable Eugene A. Iadanza (Ret.), an esteemed colleague and member of the McGoughran Law Firm. Mr. McGoughran has been working in the field of family law for over 30 years, and feels both honored and privileged to lead this committee with its over 1,300 members. He will serve as the Executive Chair for the 2016-2017 calendar year.

Family Law Executive Committee members for 2016-17 pictured from left to right: Michael A. Weinberg, Esq. (First Vice Chair), Amanda S. Trigg, Esw. (Immediate Past Chair), Ronald G. Lieberman, Esq. (Secretary), Timothy F. McGoughran (Executive Chair), Sheryl Seiden, Esq. (Second Vice Chair), and Stephanie F. Hagan, Esq. (Chair Elect).