Governor Maura Healey nominated Lyonel Jean-Pierre, Jr. and Timothy Horan to serve as Associate Justices of the Probate and Family Court, sending the picks to the Governor’s Council for confirmation.
“Both Attorney Jean-Pierre Jr and Attorney Horan will bring a wealth of knowledge to the Probate and Family Court,” Healey said, highlighting their unique perspectives and legal expertise. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll added that the court plays a “critical role” in handling cases involving families and children, and she looks forward to the nominees joining the bench.
The Probate and Family Court oversees matters like divorce, child support, custody disputes, and wills, delivering justice for families in an efficient and impartial way. Healey has already appointed 14 associate justices to the court and tapped two registers of probate in Suffolk and Hampshire…