Under Massachusetts Law, the Child Support Guidelines must be reviewed every four (4) years by a task force to determine whether any revisions are required to usher in a fairer way of apportioning family expenses, including but not limited to child care, health care...
One of the most frequent concerns divorced Massachusetts parents express in custody disputes is that when their child is supposed to spend time with the other parent, the child cries or clings or sometimes "begs" not to be made to go. The parent generally interprets...
All Massachusetts tenants have a right to a decent, safe, and sanitary place tolive. In Massachusetts, there are primarily four sources of law that give tenants this right: The state Sanitary Code, Local health ordinances, A warranty of habitability and The law of...
We often agonize about the technology expectations we have for our Massachusetts kids, but what rules do our children want for us?When kids between the ages of 10 to 17 were asked that question, their highest priority was that we "be present" when we are with them....
Many people think they can avoid a Massachusetts action for divorce by avoiding a process server. After all, a Massachusetts divorce can't officially commence until the defendant has been given proper notice.Unfortunately, many people are wrong. The law knows these...
Many Massachusetts landlords are unaware that before charging tenants for hotwater and sewer service, they must comply with the requirements of the Massachusetts Water Sewer Sub-Metering Law.These requirements include having separate water meters for each unit,...
In a Massachusetts divorce, it is crucial that parents handle medical care decisions for their children with attention and clarity to ensure that they continue to receive the treatment they need.These 3 points are key for any Massachusetts divorcing parent to know...
Massachusetts landlords may only evict tenants for the following reasons: Non-payment of rent Violations of lease provisions Nuisance/damage to unit Illegal activity such as drug use Refusal to agree to lease extension or renewal Failure to provide access Subtenant...
Written communication among Massachusetts kids and teens today has morphed into such a confusing mixture of acronyms and emojis that it can almost make hieroglyphics more easily understood.This is why it's important for Massachusetts parents to be up on the latest...
Alimony which is also called spousal support in Massachusetts used to be a common factor in a divorce, and it was usually awarded to wives.Often caretakers and homemakers, women in the past often lacked the skills, experience, or resources to support themselves...