Many Massachusetts military spouses run businesses or do gig work, and whether it’s a side hustle or a major operation, the IRS has tax resources, tools and information to help them keep things running smoothly. Tax resources on IRS.gov • Small Business and...
Renee Lazar
Massachusetts Fathers – Your Involvement Is Key to Child’s Education
Listen up, Massachusetts dads — playing with your kids could help them do better in school. A study led by the University of Leeds found that children do better in school if their dads engage in activities with them like reading, drawing, singing and telling stories....
Are You Eligible For Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification in Massachusetts?
If you are in Massachusetts and need the protection of a juvenile court because you have been abused, abandoned or neglected by a parent, you may be eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification. If SIJ classification is granted, you may qualify for...
Childcare Costs in Massachusetts Significantly Higher Than Other States
Childcare expenses in Massachusetts are increasingly swallowing up family budgets as pandemic-era federal relief comes to an end, a landmark new survey lays bare. Figures from the non-profit United Way of the National Capital Area (UWNCA), the cost of childcare for...
Tax Bill Savings For Massachusetts Families in 2024
The Massachusetts bill expands tax credits for parents and caregivers, reduces the estate tax, increases the earned income tax credit, and boosts breaks for renters, seniors, and low-income families, among other things. “These tax cuts translate to real money back in...
Is Your Massachusetts Divorce Separation Agreement Fair and Reasonable?
A Massachusetts Probate and Family Court judge will approve a parties’ agreement so long as it is “fair” and “reasonable”. However, many family law litigants ask, “What does Fair and Reasonable mean”? Does that mean fair to both parties? Does there need to be some...
Massachusetts Latest State to Propose Baby Bonds
The state of Massachusetts is considering launching a government program that would invest in every child at birth, according to the Boston Globe. Called “baby bonds,” the groundbreaking proposal would create a savings account for every eligible child. Upon reaching...
Do Massachusetts Mothers Pay Child Support?
Child support is a payment made by one Massachusetts parent to another for the financial assistance of their child(ren) after a separation or divorce or paternity case. But the question remains: Do Massachusetts mothers pay child support? The short answer is yes....
How to Prepare to Be a Massachusetts Father
Jumping into fatherhood in Massachusetts can be intimidating. Many of us have not had involved fathers or learned the same skills as the women in our families. The reality is, there is no way to be fully prepared for parenthood — most moms are figuring it out as they...
Types of Alimony Available in Massachusetts
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...