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...
Massachusetts parents of the digital age are well aware of the growing competition for their children's attention, and they're bombarded at each turn of the page or click of the mouse with both cutting-edge ideas and newfound worries for raising great kids. But...
The Massachusetts Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA) gives you up to 24 hours of job secured unpaid time off from work each year to Go to your child’s school activities, Go with your child to the doctor or dentist, or Go with your elderly relative to the doctor or...
Divorces can be pricey for anyone, but when mega-wealthy couples split, the settlements can reach the billions. Researchers at WyomingLLCAttorney.com analyzed available data to find out which divorces resulted in the highest settlements of all time, and adjusted the...
A 401(k) hardship withdrawal is a withdrawal from a 401(k) for an "immediate and heavy financial need." It is an authorized withdrawal—meaning the IRS can waive penalties—but it does not relieve you of your tax responsibilities. But before you tap your retirement...
Massachusetts couples in failing marriages say that in hindsight, these changes could have preserved their union. When bells ring on your wedding day, the last thing on your mind is the possibility that the union someday will end in divorce. But the sad reality is...
Almost 690,000 couples reported getting divorced in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s about half the number of couples who reported getting married. Most couples file for what is called a no-fault divorce, which means you...
Most, if not all people know that you are entitled to a lunch break while at work. As a matter of fact, it's Massachusetts law that workers have a right to at least a 30-minute meal break for each six hours worked in a calendar day. This is according to mass.gov....
You know how it goes when you start a new job. You train, get your work quarters set up the way you want, and get an overall lay of the land before you start diving into your new place of employment. Many jobs also require that you wear a uniform. There are plenty of...