Important Factors to Consider When Dividing Marital Property in Massachusetts
Getting a divorce is hard, but going through its legal motions and court proceedings can leave deeper scars. If you are going through a divorce process in Massachusetts, it is pretty easy to get overwhelmed. One of your main concerns probably is how you'll divide the...
Harassment Prevention Order in Massachusetts: A Short Guide
Is your ex-spouse verbally abusing you every chance they get? Has someone been stalking you or cyber-bullying you? Are you having a dispute with a neighbor or coworker that has risen to the level that you are in fear for your safety? If anyone is threatening to harm...
Child Support in MA: A Quick Guide
All parents are legally obligated to financially support their children. In Massachusetts, child support refers to a sum of money paid by one parent to the other to help with the costs of child-raising. Under Massachusetts law, the obligation to pay child support...
Modifying of a Divorce Agreement in a Family Court in MA
Contrary to what many people believe, divorce agreements are not always a one-and-done type of deal. Sometimes, a change in circumstances can result in a change in your custody order, child support, or Massachusetts Divorce Agreement as well. A lot of unmarried...
Rights of Grandparents
One of the most misunderstood areas of Massachusetts family law concerns the rights of grandparents. Many people are surprised to learn that grandparents do not have the inherent legal right to visit their grandchildren. In very limited circumstances, state law...
How to File for Divorce in Massachusetts: Everything You Need to Know
Once you have made the decision to get a divorce in Massachusetts, the next step is to figure out how to file for divorce so that you can begin the legal process of ending your marriage. The Massachusetts court system provides details about how to file for divorce....
3 Tips We Should All Take from Gwen Stefani’s Custody Mediation
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale recently turned to custody mediation after disagreements regarding their three sons’ upbringing. The pair reached a divorce settlement two years ago, but the former pair do not agree on the current custody arrangement. Custody mediation...
4 Situations Where You Should Never Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer
Many people may be tempted to get a divorce without a lawyer to save money on attorney’s fees. If you don’t have assets, weren’t married for very long and agree on everything, you may be able to get a divorce without a lawyer. However, there are some situations where...
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...