When appropriate, the BBA files an amicus brief to advocate a particular
public policy position. Such was the case earlier this year, when the BBA
supported the constitutionality of the "new" Massachusetts Child Support
Guidelines which became effective on January 1, 2009 amid a challenge. The
SJC's ruling in
Fathers and Families, Inc. & others vs. Chief Justice for Administration and
Management of the Trial Court & others is out. Happily, the SJC has affirmed
the constitutionality of the guidelines. The BBA amicus brief was
drafted by Frances M. Giordano, Kelly A. Leighton, Gayle Stone Turesky, Lee
Peterson and Alexander D. Jones.