The Massachusetts Board of Education is now considering whether to ban or restrict the use of electronic devices - like cell phones -- in school. There are already schools in the state that are limiting when students can use phones at school and others that have...
A Massachusetts narcissistic father may sabotage his son for several reasons, driven by his own dysfunctional behavior and personality traits. Narcissism is characterized by excessive self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others....
The difference between guardians and caregivers for Massachusetts minor children is and what kinds of decisions they can make for minors. Caregivers You should consider naming a caregiver for a child if: Your child is living with someone other than a parent You want...
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination has held that discrimination against transgender individuals could constitute sex and disability discrimination. Massachusetts law defines “gender identity” as “a person’s gender-related identity, appearance or...
In the case, DaPrato v. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), the central claim was that the MWRA terminated DaPrato in retaliation for his exercise of his right to take medical leave under the FMLA. In relevant part, the FMLA provides that '[i]t shall be...
Parenting for Massachusetts parents is challenging under normal circumstances and can be even more complex when co-parenting during a conflict. Ideally, Massachusetts divorced, or separated parents should have a direct line of communication to discuss childcare...
Alimony is a payment to or for a Massachusetts spouse or former spouse under a divorce or separation agreement. A divorce or separation instrument is one of the following: A decree of divorce or separate maintenance or a written instrument incident to that decree A...
In a Massachusetts divorce, a military pension is considered a marital asset and is subject to division. If at the time of your divorce, the parties failed to litigate or divide the pension pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 208, 34, namely your former spouses military pension,...
As of 2020, the average American family has 1.93 children. Still, having more children than the norm isn’t unusual, with about 38% of mothers aged 40 to 44 having had 3 or more children. Having three or more kids has its positives and negatives. There will be more...
A Black man is suing Workday Inc., claiming its artificial intelligence disqualifies applicants who are Black, disabled, or over the age of 40 at a disproportionate rate. The suit, which was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California,...