by Jay | Aug 4, 2022 | Family Law
One of the most commonly asked questions about Massachusetts divorce cases is whether a minor child’s preference can impact the custody decision in any way. The short answer is: it depends. While a child’s preference is certainly a factor that the court...
by Jay | Jul 20, 2022 | Family Law
Your credit score is probably the last thing on your mind when you’re planning for or are in the middle of a divorce. You may struggle to manage your debt during and after divorce, maybe you missed a couple of credit card payments because of being too busy...
by Jay | Jul 5, 2022 | Family Law
Divorce can be a stressful and traumatic experience for young children. Research shows that children, particularly those between the ages of 3 and 11, are more likely to experience feelings of disbelief, distress, and anxiety when their parents decide to go through a...
by Jay | Jun 22, 2022 | Family Law
Protective orders — also referred to as restraining orders — are meant to protect you against threats of harassment, physical harm, and sexual assault or abuse. Once a protective order is issued by the court, the defendant (the person against whom the order was...
by Jay | Jun 8, 2022 | Family Law
Division of marital assets can be a complicated and contentious issue in a high net-worth divorce. When millions of dollars are at stake, couples might not be able to reach a consensus on property division, as a result of which the court might be forced to step in and...