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3 Secrets Custody Lawyers Won’t Tell You About Social Media Activity

Social media has changed the landscape of child custody cases. Historically, parties involved in hotly contested cases would hire private investigators or make insinuations about the other parent’s immoral activity. Today, effective child custody lawyers now use a...

Facts About Financial Statements

I. What is a financial statement? A financial Statement is the Probate and Family Court form on which each party sets out his or her financial situation. When you fill out the form, you must list all of your income, expenses, debts and assets. You are required to file...

What About Pet Custody?

The Probate and Family Court has undergone novel changes in recent years by recognizing the validity of trusts established for the care and maintenance of an owner’s pet. Those changes were so that our laws can be better in tune with the reality of modern families....

Divorce vs Annulment

I. Introduction. When a client seeks to end a marriage, they would often seek to file for a divorce without knowing that an annulment is also an option. The more proactive client may be informed of the options available, but is confused or unclear of the differences...

Do I Need a Will?

By: Mary Anne McGonagle A question we are often asked is whether a client needs a Will? While seemingly an easy question, there is a different answer for every client: IF you are married and have no children; you and your spouse own your property jointly, including...

Learn About Discovery

I. Introduction. Any divorce action is fraught with financial consequences given that every asset owned by each party may be up for grabs under Massachusetts’ equitable division statute. Discovery serves as one of the most crucial steps and tools in the development in...

Life Insurance and Divorce

Child support, college contribution, health insurance, and alimony are issues that are often addressed in a divorce or separation agreement. This means that the issue of life insurance must also be addressed. The primary purpose for life insurance in matters of...

A Good Lawyer Knows Where to Refer You

Why you need a good attorney and a good attorney who knows where to refer you when you need it. Our partners and associates at DLG have been practicing law in several areas for more than 25 years. Our specialties include, but are not limited to: family law, commercial...

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