Same Sex Marriage Issues
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). Following suit, in...
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. It provides that a parent of minor children, looking to relocate and remove...
Time for Change?
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 your ex-spouse /...
Why Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer?
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 lawyer or not...
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 will live with, who will make the major...
Child Support
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 must be handled in the proper manner. Ensuring the...
Creating A Co-Parenting Plan That Works
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. Depending on the...
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce
Difference between contested & uncontested 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...
Grounds For Divorce
Divorce 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 via an...
Premarital and Postnuptial Agreements
Premarital Agreements Premarital agreements, also known as prenuptial or antenuptial agreements, are contracts entered into prior to marriage. This is a very common and smart way to protect yourself and your future spouse. Premarital agreements establish the property...