Childcare is one of the most expensive components in a Massachusetts family budget, so take a second to document childcare costs. It can have a huge impact on your taxes and your financial wellness after divorce. On the tax side, almost every family – whether single...
A report by UCLA psychologists and RAND economists has identified an effective way to reduce the number of divorces among lower-income Americans: raise the minimum wage. The study, which is published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, is the first to analyze the...
In addition to X Æ A-12, there are 11 other names that are off the table when it comes to naming your Massachusetts baby. As a matter of fact, these 11 names are not just illegal in Massachusetts, but they are illegal across the entire United States. Here we go: You...
When you're upset about something in your Massachusetts relationship, it's a good idea to bring up the issue with your partner proactively and directly. However, research shows that the way you bring it up can have a huge impact on how well the conversation goes—and,...
The U.S. Army approved a new set of parental policies. Soldiers were asked to identify issues that face pregnant and postpartum Soldiers. The Army's Parenthood, Pregnancy and Postpartum directive includes 12 parts, some of which include allowing paid medical leave for...
Life in Massachusetts is returning to normal for some as mask mandates and other mitigation measures go by the wayside. But for one population, life will never be the same again. Roughly 2.6 million kids in the United States are part of a grandfamily, meaning they’re...
The Supreme Judicial Court has ruled for the first time that “reasonable force” used by parent in the discipline of their children is permissible. The justices say the force used must be “reasonably related to the purpose of safeguarding or promoting the welfare of...
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently issued a ruling in a case, Canisius v. Morgenstern, 87 Mass. App. Ct. 759 stating that rights to future payments for a novel written during a marriage and movie contract established at the time of divorce could be included in...
In Massachusetts, under MGL c.207, s. 25, a person under eighteen cannot marry without parental consent . Massachusetts does not have a law specifying the minimum age at which a person can marry with a parent’s consent. The process requires court approval, so whether...
Here is a list of racial discrimination cases filed against major corporations: BMW has to pay up $1.6 million to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit filed in June 2013, AP reports. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission hit BMW with a lawsuit, claiming...