It's the holiday season and you are ready to send your Massachusets children off to explore the world! Well, maybe you aren't quite ready. However, the kids are getting older and your ex lives far away. Have you thought of flying your child back and forth between the...
Month: October 2017
A Massachusetts Divorce Can Have a Positive Outcome
The dissolution of a marriage in Massachusetts can be a frightening and stressful ordeal that many divorcing couples might not be emotionally equipped to handle on their own. Because emotions run high, even for the spouse who is seeking the break-up of the marriage,...
10 Tips for Dealing With Workplace Harassment in Massachusetts
When someone famous is caught in the act of harassment, it gets people'sattention. But most harassment stories especially workplace harassment in Massachusetts never make it to the headlines. They're all too common, and they've been around for a long time.Harassment...
Infographic: 10 Internet Commandments for Massachusetts Kids Going Online
The internet can be an excellent resource for Massachusetts kids. However, the freedom and accessibility that make it so useful can also be the source of hidden dangers. Hence, just as we exercise caution with the 'real world' environments that we allow our children...
Massachusetts Tenants Rights and Responsibilities
Finding the "perfect" Massachusetts apartment can be a daunting task.Here are tips and guidelines for tenants to follow when looking for that "perfect" place:Habitability RightsYou are entitled to a safe and habitable living environment throughout your entire tenancy....
BAH and BAS, are They Included in a Service Members Income for Purposes of Calculating Child Support in Massachusetts?
Active duty military service members in Massachusetts, as part of their compensation, often times receive a monthly stipend for both housing and food. This monthly stipend consists of a Basic Allowance for Housing payment ("BAH") and a Basic Allowance for Subsistence...
Massachusetts Landlord Rights and Responsibilities
Being a Massachusetts landlord is not always easy, however by following the these guidelines is not only good business sense but will allow you to run a cost-effective and profitable operation. Pre-Rental Preparation of the ApartmentBefore renting an apartment, you...
Massachusetts Divorce, Holidays and Who Gets the Children?
The holidays mean different things to different people in Massachusetts. For some, it's the best time of year, packed with shopping, eating and good times. For others, it's a stressful period full of family drama and agita. Most people experience some mix of both.If...
How to Request Your Personnel File in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts personnel record requires an employer to give access to personnel records to employees and former employees upon written request. This applies to all employers.However, for employers with 20 or more employees, the law requires that they include...
How to Avoid the High Cost of a Guardianship or Conservatorship in Massachusetts
It doesn't matter how young or healthy you are. Bad things sometimes happen to good people. Whatever your age or health, for example, you might be only one car accident away from ending up mentally incapacitated. Have you prepared to make the legal burden on your...