When one or both spouses in Massachusetts come to the realization that a divorce is necessary, the last thing either party wants is a time-consuming court process, especially if one or both spouses is looking to remarry. In Massachusetts, the law requires certain...
Pre-trial divorce conferences in Massachusetts are much less intimidating than they sound. They provide you and your spouse with a chance to settle your case and afford you an invaluable glimpse into how the judge will rule if you go to trial. Pre-trial conferences...
Should I stop contributing to my 401(k) retirement account since we're getting divorced in Massachusetts? If this question has ever crossed your mind, don't feel like you're being sneaky. You're not alone - nearly every person who has a 401(k) account asks this...
The division of property is a major element of a Massachusetts divorce case. Real estate often times is the most significant piece of property to be dealt with during divorce proceedings. If real estate owned by the parties during the marriage is assigned to one of...
Record numbers of children in Massachusetts are being born out of wedlock, but few parents stop to understand the legal implications. Sociologists suggest the increased numbers of children being born out of wedlock is caused by an American attitude that marriage is...
In today's world of blended families, adoption of a child by a step-parent in Massachusetts has become common as parents strive to form cohesive and stable family units. Under Massachusetts law a step-parent may file a petition to adopt a minor child who is the child...
Massachusetts law allows a judge to order one party to pay the other party's reasonable attorney's fees in certain family related legal matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and post-divorce actions. In awarding attorney's fees in actions...
Transmutation is a term used in family law to describe property that has been transformed from a party's separate property into marital property in Massachusetts. In the context of equitable distribution, the term "separate property" refers to property that is owned...
The K1 Visa is exclusively given to fiancées who come to the U.S. to get married. U.S. immigration services requires the K1 fiancée to marry his/her partner within 90 days of arrival on U.S. soil. After getting married, the couple must file for Adjustment of Status....
If you suffer from a mental illness, your life is filled with challenges. And this is especially true if you have a child. But just having issues does not preclude you from being a loving and capable parent. Unfortunately, if you should become embroiled in a...