Dedicated Family Law Support In Boston And Beyond
If you hear about a 209A order, you may not be aware of what it means. Mass.gov explains it is the official name for a restraining order. If you wish to file for a protective order, then it is helpful to know the proper terminology. Although, most people would know...
If you are preparing to end your marriage, you likely have a wide variety of concerns, from financial topics such as property division to the emotional toll of the divorce process. If you have kids, you have additional issues to review, and the outcome of your divorce...
Child custody disputes are not fun for anyone, even in a relationship that was relatively functional during the duration of the marriage. The stakes inevitably raise, along with discomfort and stress, when domestic violence gets involved. Categorically, history of...
Does it feel like you will simply never have the peace or space you need to recover from divorce? Does shared custody or cooperative parenting feel like a distant, unachievable dream? If so, parallel parenting may suit your needs. This form of parenting serves as a...
Since the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, family courts have seen a variety of new situations. As a result, some states have adapted relevant family laws to follow updated legislation, but...
Couples often purchase term or universal life insurance policies and list each other as beneficiaries. After a spouse’s death, the policy’s proceeds may help the surviving spouse settle the deceased's tax and financial matters. An imminent divorce, however, may cause...
As the owner of a small business, the business interests in question might end up as the focus of asset division in your upcoming divorce. This makes it necessary to have a firm grasp on your business value, making business valuation crucial. As the state calls for...
When working for themselves or getting paid under the table, some parents may think they do not have to fulfill their child support obligations. However, self-employment does not wash away their financial responsibilities to their children. Several of the state’s...
When you are a Massachusetts parent who receives child support from the child's other parent, a time may come when you need to modify the amount because of medical costs, the cost of certain educational programs or to meet a child's special needs. The Commonwealth of...
Not every state recognizes “fault” divorces or divorces where the state considers the actions of one party to be the cause of the divorce. However, Massachusetts is among the states that do. If you decide to pursue a fault divorce, you must be able to demonstrate how...