Deciding Pet Custody in a Divorce Case in Massachusetts
Parting with your spouse may be very painful or good riddance, but never with your innocent pet. For couples who have both developed a deep emotional connection with their pet,...
How Divorce Affects Trusts in Massachusetts
Most couples arrange their financial affairs so that in the event that one of them dies prematurely, the other spouse is the major or only beneficiary. Shared children may change...
What Does Self-Employed Business Insurance Cover in Massachusetts?
If you are planning to start a new business, it can be an exciting time. Being self-employed brings numerous advantages over having a regular job and an employer who dictates...
What is the Difference Between a Title and a Deed in Massachusetts?
New homeowners or those individuals and couples who are aspiring homeowners in Massachusetts are often confused about terms used in real estate and the process of purchasing and selling property....
Why is it Always Important to Leave a Mediation With a Signed Agreement in MA
Why agree to mediation? Mediation can be used in all sorts of circumstances where there is a disagreement or dispute between two parties. Mediation is rarely used for criminal cases....
Increase of Telemedicine – How are Patients Protected in Massachusetts?
Telemedicine became an important part of health care when the Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in March 2019. Although the PHE was cancelled in the Commonwealth on...
Does State Law Override Local Rules?
Vaccine and mask mandates are gradually being wound down in many parts of the U.S. including here in Massachusetts, as an increased vaccination rate and the gradual reduction in the...
Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall on a Sidewalk in Massachusetts?
Slip and fall accidents are common in winter anywhere in the state, especially when there is plenty of snow and ice around. In fact, slip and fall accidents are the...
Plan Your Estate to Minimize Probate Assets
Why you should plan your estate? A surprising number of people don’t bother planning what to do about the assets they own when they pass away. Not leaving a will...
Does a DUI/DWI Stay as a Criminal Record and Can it Count as a Prior Conviction in Massachusetts?
OUI/DWI/DUI: What’s the difference? If you drink too much or take certain drugs which affect your ability to drive, it could be dangerous to drive and you could hurt or...
