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...
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...
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...