If the person filing for divorce alone (the plaintiff) would like to attribute a fault ground for a Massachusetts divorce, the plaintiff can file a fault-based divorce pursuant to M.G.L. c 208, s. 1. According to M.G.L. c. 208, s. 7, there are seven fault ground under...
There are several federal and Massachusetts state laws that apply to a disabled person's right not to be discriminated against in employment. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") is the federal law which prohibits discrimination against persons with...
One way to legally end a marriage and be able to marry again is to file and obtain a divorce in the Probate and Family Court. There is a $220 filing fee unless the court finds you eligible for a fee waiver. There are two different types of divorce, a no-fault divorce...
Annulments "undo" a Massachusetts marriage by treating the couple as if no marriage had ever occurred. If one party was not legally able to enter a marriage because, for example, they were already married to someone else, the marriage is "void" from the beginning. If...
An action for separate support in Massachusetts alleges that one spouse has the ability to support the family but is not doing so. An action for separate support can be brought by a spouse, a guardian of a minor child, or the Department of Transitional Assistance if...
Each day more Massachusetts employers are telling employees they need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in person or risk being fired. On Thursday CNN revealed it had fired three unvaccinated employees for violating the company’s vaccine requirement for...
Federal authorities have filed an amended lawsuit that alleges a Massachusetts city's housing authority and its executive director violated federal housing laws by discriminating against Black and Hispanic tenants and potential tenants as well as tenants with...
In mid-April, the government began sending out direct payments to Massachusetts residents as part of the larger coronavirus stimulus package. While the money was much needed by those who lost income as a result of the pandemic, many are wondering whether there's a...
Many Massachusetts landlords are unaware that before charging tenants for hot water and sewer service, they must comply with the numerous requirements of the Massachusetts Water Sewer Sub-Metering Law. These requirements include having separate water meters for each...
We could all benefit from learning how to better assess narcissistic traits and toxicity in Massachusetts spouses. According to researchers there are five simple "tests" you can use to assess toxicity in someone new you're getting to know or even someone you've known...