Massachusetts family law attorneys help people with their divorces and also with issues that may arise after a divorce. Resolution of post divorce issues is governed by the Marital Settlement Agreement (divorce agreement), which contains both parties' rights and...
In December 2016, the recreational use of marijuana became legal in Massachusetts. The new law will affect the legal relationship between landlords and tenants and will likely result in disputes as to what can and cannot be done with respect to cultivating, growing...
When it comes to child custody arrangements in Massachusetts, there are numerous myths that typically affect a parent's rationale. Working out your divorce or paternity case custody related arrangement based on such myths can not only leave you unduly stressed, but...
Under the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act of 2011, general term alimony will now have a time limit, determined by the length of the marriage.General term alimony is an order of a periodic payment to a recipient spouse or ex-spouse. The length of time during which...
The "right of first refusal" in Massachusetts family law cases is a court ordered right between the parents, that provides "Parent A" the option to care for a child during "Parent B's" designated time, when "Parent A" is otherwise unavailable.This means the child is...
There's new research proving beyond doubt that children of separated parents in Massachusetts regardless of their age benefit greatly from overnight parenting time with both parents.Whether children of separated parents in Massachusetts two years of age and younger...
It's a rare occurrence these days when we do not have to address social media in a Massachusetts divorce or paternity child custody case.Now, due to the prevalence of social media in our society the "social media talk" is often the very first issue we have to...
A recent survey conducted by Blue Star Families, found that the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill education benefit remains the top benefit and powerful retention tool for military families. In 2016, 78% of service members either transferred or planned to transfer to a spouse or...
A guardian ad litem provides information and assistance to courts in disputes relating to family or probate matters.Three main categories of guardian ad litem exist in Massachusetts: an investigator, an evaluator and a "next friend." The court appoints an investigator...
Massachusetts law is clear that child support judgments are not subject to retroactive modification expect with respect to any period during there is pending a complaint for modification.However, in a recent case, the court set the following requirements for an...