A Massachusetts divorce is rarely an expedient process, but there are many ways that parties to a split can make it take even longer. Whether out of spite, an unwillingness to compromise, or a desire to reunite, a stalling spouse can cause your Massachusetts divorce...
The sources of income for an older Massachusetts divorcing spouse can look very different from younger counterparts. To read the rest of this article, please click here. Should you be in the midst of a divorce or contemplating divorce, contact the Law Offices of Renee...
Divorcing in Massachusetts may not result in the outcome many would hope for. If you're divorcing, most likely you would rather not be around your ex any more than necessary; yet, because children are shared with an ex, the door must remain open for communication and...
Application fees are one of those areas where inexperienced Massachusetts landlords follow common sense instead of the law, and pay penalties as a result. The law for property owners and managers is clear. It states that prior to the beginning of a tenancy, no lessor...
Not every family fits the traditional mold of mom plus dad plus kids, all living together in one house in Massachusetts. Since the US State Department has strict requirements for minor passports, you may have wondered how you can show parental consent if you have an...
Here is a sampling of the most frequently asked questions about service animals v. emotional support animals in Massachusetts: Do public places have to allow emotional support animals? Maybe. Emotional support animals do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act...
After a Massachusetts divorce, your relationship with your children may be strained. These strains are sometimes fed by the parent with residential custody, but can also stem from extended time apart or a shortage of time to spend with your children. In these...
The new tax reform law would eliminate the tax deduction for alimony and make alimony income tax-free to the recipient for divorce decrees executed after December 31, 2018 and it wouldn't affect existing divorces. The bottom line: The elimination of the tax...
Massachusetts landlords must help the tenant maintain 64 to 68 °F from September 15 to June 15 under the Massachusetts heat laws. Massachusetts apartment heating laws are specified in the State Sanitary Code, officially 105 CMR 410 The Minimum Standards of Fitness for...
Raising rent is always a contentious issue among Massachusetts landlords and tenants. Are raises in rent allowed? The answer depends upon the rental agreement between the parties: whether there is a lease or tenancy-at-will. A lease is where the landlord and tenant...