A Massachusetts marriage is a vow for life between two committed individuals recognized by the state. Yet sometimes, it ends earlier than expected due to various reasons. Divorce or legal separation between parents is one of the most complicated and intense parts of...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance today adding a new section to clarify under what circumstances COVID-19 may be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the...
The IRS encourages taxpayers to get informed about topics related to filing their federal tax returns in 2022. These topics include special steps related to charitable contributions, economic impact payments and advance child tax credit payments. Here are some key...
When you were growing up, there’s a good chance that your parents told you, “You could be whatever you want when you grow up.” It’s something that most of us hear at some point in our lives. So, though our passions do change as we get older, we start to write off even...
Not every state chooses to, but some do tax Social Security benefits. In 2022 the average check for a single beneficiary will rise from $1,565 to $1,657. This gives claimants an extra $92 per month. The COLA rose by 5.9% in an effort to help offset inflation prices...
Here are the options available to a Massachusetts tenant if the landlord refuses to make necessary repairs. 1. Withhold Rent One way to get your Massachusetts landlord to fix bad conditions is to withhold all or some of your rent until the landlord actually makes the...
Some states are making it easier for Americans to collect unemployment benefits if they’re fired for being unvaccinated against Covid-19. The governors of Florida, Iowa, Kansas and Tennessee signed laws in recent weeks that change eligibility rules for jobless...
When the Massachusetts probate court makes a child support order, it also orders that the child support payments be made by "income assignment" through the Department of Revenue. This means that the employer of the person paying child support deducts the child support...
The Massachusetts court can make orders for support, maintenance, and education for children between 18 and 21, if they live with their parent and are mainly dependent on that parent for their maintenance. The court can also make these orders for 21 and 22 year olds...
As a general rule, there is no connection between paying child support in Massachusetts and parenting time or visitation rights. The court orders parenting time or visitation when it is in the best interest of the child. Paying child support does not automatically...