by Jay | Feb 20, 2019 | Family Law
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... 
by Jay | Nov 30, 2018 | Family Law
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.... 
by Jay | Nov 23, 2018 | Family Law
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... 
by Jay | Nov 16, 2018 | Family Law
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... 
by Jay | Nov 9, 2018 | Family Law
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... 
by Jay | Mar 29, 2018 | Family Law
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...