Serving in the U.S. military can be both exhilarating and terrifying for Massachusetts military families, particularly if their loved one is sent to an area of combat or into other dangerous situations. While these brave people put their lives at risk, their families...
The educator expense deduction allows eligible Massachusetts teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes. They can only claim this deduction for expenses that were not reimbursed by their employer, a...
Even if you have no idea what “attachment styles” are, you’ve experienced them in your Massachusetts marriage. If you’ve been involved with someone who routinely texts “Where are you?? Let me know asap!” when they haven’t heard from you in a couple hours, or worried...
Some Massachusetts kids can't wait to be independent and have time to themselves, while others feel more nervous at the prospect of being left at home alone. Either way, staying home alone is something that most kids will learn how to do as they get older. But, what...
Today’s Massachusetts parents know a lot of kids they’ve never met. College buddies, co-workers, former neighbors, and distant relatives dump dozens of images of their kids on Instagram almost on a daily basis. Kids’ photos are so common on social media that they...
It's summertime and for many Massachusetts residents, summertime means change. Whether it’s a life change or a typical summer event, it could affect incomes taxes. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how taxpayers should consider them during filing...
Massachusetts adoptions are very complicated and, of course, very important. The information here is to help you understand the process of adopting a child and what it entails. Who can adopt? In order to adopt, you must be at least 18 years old. You or the child must...
Question: What is Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) (also known as “unbundling”)? Answer: Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) is when an attorney represents or assists a litigant with part, but not all, of his or her legal matter. The attorney and litigant...
Q: When is a guardianship appropriate? A: Courts in Massachusetts appoint a guardian for a person who suffers from a clinically diagnosed condition that impairs the person's ability to make or communicate decisions to such an extent that the individual lacks the...
The Harassment Prevention Order (M.G.L. c. 258E) is a law that went into effect May 10, 2010 and allows victims of stalking, sexual assault and/or harassment to obtain a harassment prevention order against his/her perpetrator. There is no requirement of a relationship...