Alimony is court-ordered support paid by one spouse to the other for a period of time after a Massachusetts divorce. Alimony is paid by a spouse who has the ability to pay to a spouse in need of support for a period of time. Only people who are divorcing or are...
The following tables show preliminary 2024 Department of Veterans Affairs monthly disability rates for veterans with a rating of 10% or higher. These amounts are effective Dec. 1 of each year. They are tax-free. VA disability payments are made to veterans who got sick...
The rapid increase in rents across the United States has recently become a pressing issue. Many states are turning to rent control laws as a solution to manage these soaring costs. However, the situation in Massachusetts, particularly in its bustling metropolitan...
Fall River, a city located in southeastern Massachusetts, has garnered attention for its concerningly high divorce rate. With a rate of 17.7%, Fall River ranks among the highest in the state, surpassing other notable municipalities like Hyannis, North Adams,...
In Massachusetts, a divorce is filed as “no-fault” or “fault". Either of these are contested or uncontested. Before you file, you’ll need to choose the type that’s right for you. Contested or uncontested “Contested” means that one person disagrees with the divorce or...
According to preliminary data, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed 143 new employment discrimination lawsuits in fiscal year 2023, representing more than a 50% increase over fiscal year 2022 suit filings. The fiscal year 2023 suit filings...
In a notable shift toward inclusivity, the Healey-Driscoll administration has rolled out multilingual support for the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Residents can now navigate the benefits system in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, or...
A Massachusetts divorce means changes not only in your life but also in the lives of your children. Usually, this experience is quite traumatic for minors. Therefore, it will be useful for you to know what stages your child is going through during your divorce. ...
Massachusetts allows judges to discipline parties who file frivolous litigation. Judges can: Dismiss the litigation Order the party to pay additional fees and costs Order the party to pay the other party’s costs Judges may also enter orders that require the other...
Military pay will increase 5.2% for 2024, compared to 2023 levels. The military pay applies to active members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force. The rates become effective Jan. 1, 2024. Official tables expected to be released by...