We all do it from time to time. Make a sarcastic comment about our Massachusetts ex, criticize something they did or didn't do, gesture or grimace our faces when referring to our former Massachusetts spouse. When we do it in front of, near or within hearing distance...
It's impossible to separate the digital world from the one you build with your partner. Massachusetts couples check their smartphones about 46 times a day which can make the devices feel like a third party in a relationship. But your phone and laptop habits can...
In a properly functioning body, sleep helps the brain process your emotions and memories from the day. You wake up well-rested with enough mental space to both create and log new memories and work through the experiences of your day. Sleep deprivation, on the other...
Being a Massachusetts grandparent often means passing along traditions, making memories and building family bonds. But this isn't the reality for many families, especially those affected by estrangement. It's difficult to say exactly how many parents are estranged...
When Massachusetts children are exposed to domestic violence in the home, they often mimic the behavior they see. This means the boys often grow up to become abusers, and the girls grow up to marry them. Domestic violence is a learned behavior, according to experts...
Massachusetts taxpayers who adopted or started the adoption process during 2019 should review the rules around the adoption credit. While the amount of the credit increases for qualified taxpayers, the rules remain the same.Here are some facts to help people...
A growing body of psychological research shows that Massachusetts parent-child communication is important for promoting children's success. Conversations are a fundamental way in which children develop cognitive and language skills. Research finds that children of...
The #MeToo movement is about giving sexual assault and harassment victims in Massachusetts the courage to speak up. And the recent conviction of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is an indication that those who speak up will be believed. But, despite these...
The approach of Massachusetts parents and family law professionals to creatingcustody schedules for infants has evolved considerably over the past few decades. As research into early childhood development and the effect of divorce on children has advanced, the...
Many Massachusetts landlords are unaware that before charging tenants for hot water and sewer service, they must comply with the numerous requirements of the Massachusetts Water Sewer Sub-Metering Law. These requirements include having separate water meters for each...