Addiction can take over a person's ability to function as an active part of a Massachusetts marriage. It can turn the person you love into someone you no longer recognize. It becomes exponentially worse if they refuse to seek treatment and their addiction spirals,...
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is the unhealthy coalition between anarcissistic parent and his or her children against the targeted, non-narcissistic, non-abusive parent. The innocent or targeted parent receives hostility and rejection from his or her children in...
Whether you're newly divorced or well-versed in co-parenting, you recognize the importance of sticking to your parenting plan agreement. As important as it is to follow the plan you and your co-parent agreed upon or that was ordered by the court, it is possible for...
The IRS has some good news for Massachusetts taxpayers who are selling their home. When filing their taxes, they may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income. Here are some things that homeowners should think about when selling a...
Of all the major financial decisions you'll need to make in a Massachusetts divorce, few will involve larger amounts of money than the decision of what to do with the house. Few will also have a greater impact on the next chapter of your life. Some couples simply...
Substance abuse and drug addiction are issues that affect many Massachusetts families. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 24 million Americans are currently suffering from some form of drug or alcohol addiction. This is an issue that...
If you already have some experience as a Massachusetts rental property owner under your belt, you should support the argument that finding good renters is a crucial aspect of protecting your business. Great tenants will abide by your policies, pay rent on time, and...
Does a Massachusetts landlord have to approve a Section 8 applicant? No, so long as the reason for the rejection is not the Section 8 voucher. Landlords are required by state law to participate in the Section 8 program, if a Section 8 voucher holder is the most...
I am frequently asked, "Can I take money out of my 401K before/during my Massachusetts divorce?" Or sometimes it is asked like this, "Can my spouse take money out of his/her 401K before or during our Massachusetts divorce?" To read the rest of this article, please...
A first-of-its-kind study found that parenting time varies dramatically as you cross state lines. Nationwide, a father is likely to receive about 35% of parenting time. See how your state compares below. The percentages in the study reflect cases in which both parents...