Massachusetts residents are protected from discrimination by places of public accommodation by both federal and Massachusetts laws, including Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Massachusetts General Laws...
Not everyone residing in Massachusetts can count on Social Security. People who didn’t pay into the Social Security system, or didn’t pay enough into it, as well as people in certain other situations may be ineligible for retirement benefits. Following are several...
There are times when your Massachusetts child will feel anxious about different things — this is perfectly normal. We can expect children to worry and stress about school, friends, and their own thoughts at different stages in their development. Parents should be as...
If you worked in Massachusetts but become disabled and have limited resources and means to earn income, the Social Security Disability Insurance program can assist. The program pays benefits to you and your children. But because your taxes fund this program, you may...
If you owe $2,500 or more in a Massachusetts child support case, you are not eligible to receive a U.S. passport. Pay your child support arrears to the appropriate state child support enforcement agency before applying for your passport. If You've Already Applied for...
Are you involved in a Massachusetts child custody dispute? Are you concerned that your child may be taken abroad by the other parent without your knowledge? Here are some resources for you. If your child has been abducted internationally, contact the Office of...
As a Massachusetts parent, you’ve probably worried about how much time your kids spend online and what they’re doing with that time. From utilizing parental controls to limiting screen time and social media access, there are plenty of things you can do to ensure your...
Discovery is the way parties in a court action gather information from each other so they can build a strong case and improve their chances of getting the court to order what they need. Discovery makes it possible to get information and documents from the other party....
As the push to return to the office continues, many workers have started to panic as going back to headquarters threatens a new way of life they've grown accustomed to over the past two years. This poses even greater challenges to individuals with disabilities, who...
Wedding month is upon us. For brides and grooms, that often means a long list of last-minute things to do, from a final fitting for your dress or tux to putting together wedding favors. But if you’re collecting Social Security retirement, disability or Supplemental...