Wading through the ins and outs of your Social Security benefits can be stressful and confusing after a Massachusetts divorce. But we’re here to help. Read on to learn about three little rules that could help you and your loved ones earn more money during your golden...
Healthy Massachusetts marriages are characterized by mutual honesty, trust, and commitment between people. In a one-sided relationship, however, it often feels like one person is investing most of the energy and effort into making the relationship work. In this type...
It’s a little-known fact, but earnings for Massachusetts active duty military service or active duty training are covered under Social Security and have been since 1957. One of the special benefits military members receive is that it is possible to receive both Social...
For the nearly 80% of Americans who grew up with at least one sibling, that relationship is likely to be more enduring and impactful than nearly any other. But birth order, perceived parental favoritism, age difference and other factors all influence how siblings get...
Here are important cases on the issue of relocating with your Massachusetts child. D.C. v. J.S., 58 Mass. App. Ct. 351 (2003) "Applications for court decision in cases in which a parent seeks to relocate within the Commonwealth should not be routine but are proper...
There will always be someone who can’t see your worth. However, it is necessary to ensure that this person isn’t your partner or significant other. Everyone wants to be in a happy and satisfying Massachusetts marriage. Many people may go to different lengths to...
Money is known to be a point of contention in Massachusetts marriages even when it's being put toward a good cause. Research has found that if you're spending piles of money on your wedding, you're more likely to get divorced. A 2014 study, published in Social Science...
Associational discrimination in Massachusetts occurs when someone is discriminated against because of their relationship with another person. Generally, this type of discrimination occurs in one of two situations: Associational Discrimination: an employer...
In a recent report by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says that in fiscal 2021, her office’s Fair Labor Division fined employers more than $8.1 million for wage theft and other labor law violations. The attorney general’s sixth annual Labor Day Report says...
Separating from your Massachusetts spouse is never easy, whether it’s you who has taken the call or your spouse. Since you are here reading this article, perhaps, you have summoned up the courage to divorce after much thought and discussion. Whether you have been...