Don't get tricked by the Massachusetts DOR website! How to REALLY change a child support order in Massachusetts
Don't be tricked by the DOR website! Make sure you know how to REALLY change a child support order.
What You Should Know Before Relocating with a Child
Physical custody, legal custody, parenting time, and child support are usually the focus in custody proceedings. If both parents live in Massachusetts, although the distance between their residences or the child's school may be relevant, a custodial parent's residence is particularly important i...
CARES Act: Stimulus Checks and the Effects on Divorced Spouses
What happens to stimulus checks if you were recently divorced or going through a divorce?
Do I Need an Attorney to File for Divorce?
Thinking about filing for divorce? Do you need to hire an attorney to file or can you do it yourself?
You May Be The Father! Establishing Paternity in Massachusetts
If you are a potential father looking to establish the paternity of a child you believe is yours, but on whose birth certificate you are not listed, there are few steps you can take to establish paternity and eventually exercise your parental rights.
How do I sign up for co-parenting classes during quarantine?
Parents have to attend an in-person co-parenting class for all divorces involving children. How do you do that in light of the current stay-at-home orders?
UPDATE: What happens with my court hearing while courts are closed?
Some updates on court hearings in Probate and Family Court.
What I’ve Learned from Week 1 of Social Distancing
A lot has happened this week, and all indications are that things could get worse before they get better. These are some observations from the first of what may be many weeks of our new normal.
Does it matter if my attorney is tech-savvy?
A lawyer that doesn't use technology may slow down your case, especially with social distancing in place.
Should I hire an attorney during COVID-19 court closure?
Should you wait until the courts reopen to find an attorney? Definitely NOT!
How do I file documents with the courts during the emergency closures?
E-filing is preferred, but if not, the only other option is to mail documents to the Register's office.
Update on hearings in Probate and Family Court
The courts have issued new guidelines as a result of COVID-19, this breaks down exactly what the changes mean for cases in Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts for divorce, custody and guardianship cases.
What do I do if I have a hearing scheduled in Probate and Family Court?
First of all - don't panic. Everyone else is in the same situation and trying to figure out what is happening and what to do. There have been several orders issued over the last few days by the Supreme Judicial Court in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but below we will try to simplify exact...
Assertive vs. Aggressive
Some clients feel they need to be represented by an aggressive attorney to have a good outcome in their family law case. Assertive attorneys are usually the better choice.
Do grandparents have visitation rights?
An overview of how grandparents can be granted visitation with grandchildren in Massachusetts.
What do I do if the other parent stops paying child support?
Sometimes parents have to ask the court to intervene when one parent stops paying child support.
You CAN afford legal assistance
A lot of people represent themselves in family court in Massachusetts. It is hard to find recent statistics to point to, but I doubt many would argue this point. As a frequent visitor to courtrooms in Massachusetts, I see the majority of parties appearing in court unrepresented by counsel. It is...
What Is Collaborative Divorce?
If you've decided to end your marriage (or that decision has been made for you), then you are probably bracing yourself for months of distasteful negotiations and wondering how you'll ever restore your life. But, divorce/separation doesn't always have to replicate the movies like First Wives Club.
Is $20,000 Enough Child Support Each Month?
Not if you are Kevin Federline. The court ordered Britney to pay $110,000 in legal fees incurred by K-Fed's legal team in his effort to increase the amount of child support she would be required to pay him.
How Long Will My Divorce Take?
One of the most common questions I get when speaking with potential clients is “How long will my divorce take?”
