A new report says the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families mismanaged mental health care for children. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said her report found that DCF did not always obtain or renew court approval before children under its care were given...
Month: November 2024
Who Gets to Keep an Engagement Ring If a Massachusetts Romance Turns Sour And The Wedding is Called Off?
Who gets to keep an engagement ring if a Massachusetts romance turns sour and the wedding is called off? That’s what the highest court in Massachusetts was asked to decide with a $70,000 ring at the center of the dispute. The court ultimately ruled that an engagement...
Working Massachusetts Mothers Are Still More Likely to Handle Child Care
Massachusetts women in their mid-30s to mid-40s make up about 46% of total employment, which means they are slightly less likely to work than men that age, according to a recent analysis by the Federal Reserve. Their employment rate is also slightly lower than women...
How to Prepare Kids for the Effects of a Massachusetts Divorce
Getting a Massachusetts divorce? Want to make the process as painless as possible in your children, who after all, have no say on the matter and may be destabilized by your decision? Here’s what you can do to prepare them for what’s to come: Break The News Gently, But...
Massachusetts Men Who Have A History Of Cheating Possess These 7 Traits
If you’ve ever been in a Massachusetts relationship with a serial cheater, you know it can be a rollercoaster of emotions and heartbreak. These men often display certain traits that can leave you baffled and hurt. They may profess their love one day, only to be...
What’s The Average Amount Of Credit Card Debt Massachusetts Residents Carry?
The average amount of credit card debt Massachusetts residents are carrying is continuing to rise. The average credit card debt has reached $8,674 so far in 2024, according to Federal Reserve Bank of New York and U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by USA Today . The...
EEOC Identifies Practices to Retain Persons with Disabilities at Federal Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a report titled, “Retaining Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Workforce.” Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act protects persons with disabilities (PWD) from discrimination in federal sector...
Massachusetts Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Is On Rise
Despite perceived challenges associated with grandparental kinship and guardianship — delayed retirement, increased expenses — there are positive benefits for both Massachusetts grandparents and grandchildren While this might not surprise you, the prevalence of...
How To Navigate Joint Custody After A Massachusetts Divorce
A Massachusetts divorce is a challenging and emotional process, especially when children are involved. One of the most complex aspects of divorce is determining how to manage joint custody, ensuring that both parents can remain actively involved in their child’s life....
Overscheduling Your Massachusetts Children’s Activities May Be Ruining Your Relationship
Back to school brings a return to routines, structure, and scheduled activity times. While you might think that loosens the pressure parents may have felt during the summer months serving as Chief Activity Officer of their families in an attempt to keep kids...