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Below is some guidance on maintaining parenting time through this COVID-19 crisis. This was welcomed guidance as many of my clients have contacted me about how to address this issue. Contact me with any questions or to address any issues you are having …

If you have a Divorce Agreement or a Custody and Parenting Agreement there will come a time when the terms of that agreement require a review. Circumstances and family dynamics change, the children get older and have different needs, or perhaps you or …

When you have entered into an Agreement with another person or when the Court has entered an Order or Judgment it is expected that the parties will comply . However, far too often that is not the case. If your ex-spouse or partner is not paying child …

When going through a divorce with a child or children there are many additional factors you need to take into consideration. Child custody, child support, and co-parenting all become things that need to be discussed and settled during a divorce. …

There are two types of divorce, contested and uncontested. Contested Divorce A contested divorce is when the two parties cannot arrive at an agreement on one or more issues and must be brought to court to adjudicate the dispute. Many divorces today are …

Due to the many steps in the divorce process it can be easy to find yourself confused about when exactly your divorce is finalized and legal. In order to legally remarry in Massachusetts, your divorce must first be finalized and recognized under …

In 2004 Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same sex marriage. Same sex marriage was legalized due to a ruling in favor of marriage equality in the 2003 case Goodridge v. Department of Public Health , 440 Mass. 309, 798 N.E. 2d 941, (2003). …

Have you or your spouse recently filed for divorce? A divorce can be a scary and confusing time, and on top of that dealing with the complicated legal system on your own may be more than you can handle. Like many aspects of a divorce, whether you need a …

PROTECT THE FINANCIAL FUTURE OF YOUR CHILDREN After going through a divorce or child custody case you may be faced with important financial decisions regarding the needs of your children. The financial future of your children is an important issue that …

UNDERSTANDING CHILD CUSTODY Divorce, separations and breakups can be a very difficult time for everyone and they can be even more difficult if there are children involved. In cases involving minor children the court must decide which parent the child …

Premarital agreements are contracts entered into prior to marriage. They establish the property and financial rights of each spouse in the event of a divorce. While no one wants to think about divorce before they are even married, the sad truth is that …

A Divorce formally dissolves a legal marriage. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 208 presents the guidelines on how to proceed with a Divorce, including how to file for divorce on a specific ground of misconduct (adultery, abandonment, abuse, etc.) or …

ARE YOU A PARENT CONSIDERING A MOVE OUTSIDE OF MASSACHUSETTS? Did you know there’s a Massachusetts law that specifically addresses the removal of minor children from the Commonwealth? G.L. c. 208, section 30 is known as the Massachusetts removal statute …