Insurance Coverage for Damage Caused by Trees in Massachusetts
Trees can add to the charm of a property. They can provide shade, add to the property’s value, and can provide nuts or fruit in season or a place for...
Are You Aware of Changes to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave?
Last year, the Massachusetts government made changes to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PMFL) program. You should have been advised of these changes by your employer, but if you...
Massachusetts Wage Garnishment Laws
Wage garnishment is the withholding of an amount of money from a debtor’s paycheck. The garnishing is done by the employer and the agreed amount is paid directly by the...
What If My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Divorce Papers?
Divorces are easier and cheaper if both spouses cooperate and work out a sensible and workable settlement agreement together. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Every marriage is unique and the...
What is the Cooling off Period in a Massachusetts Divorce?
The cooling off period, also called the waiting period, or “nisi” period, is the time between the date a judge or court has agreed that you can have a divorce...
Massachusetts Lemon Laws
Massachusetts, like other U.S. states, has its own specific Lemon Laws that give purchasers of defective cars certain legal rights as consumers. Calling a defective car a “lemon” is something...
Auto Insurance in Massachusetts and the No-Fault Law
You are more likely to have an auto accident in Massachusetts than any other type of accident. Whether you, or someone else, were at fault the reality is that auto...
What are the Bills That Might Become Law in Massachusetts in 2024?
2024 is the second and final year of the current two year legislative session. Several bills that have either gone through their first readings or have yet to be heard...
Changes to Massachusetts Landlord-Tenant Laws during 2023
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office (AGO) earlier this year released its annual report on consumer complaints. For the first time, the report had more complaints concerning rental housing in the...
Could a 4 Day Working Week ‘Work’ in Massachusetts?
Momentum is building in support of a 4 day working week pilot program in Massachusetts. If a bill that will be debated in the state legislature (Bill H.3849) is passed,...
When Should You Review Your Custody Agreement?
Child custody arrangements often pose some of the most challenging decisions that any separating couple has to make when navigating a divorce. Parents who are in the process of going...
What is a Whistleblower and How Are They Protected in Massachusetts?
A whistleblower is someone who reports incorrect, unethical or illegal activity in any private or public agency, organization or business. Whistleblowers take a risk that their activity may result in...
Divorce and Real Estate in Massachusetts
The division of marital assets can be a thorny issue when contemplating a divorce, and often the thorniest issue of all is who gets the family home? After all, if...
Grandparent Rights After a Divorce in Massachusetts
Deaths, separations and divorces can have a huge emotional and psychological toll on the two partners in a marriage or civil partnership, as well as their children, but others are...
Property Boundaries in Dispute in Massachusetts
If you are considering buying or selling a property in Massachusetts, there is a myriad of things to consider. One aspect of buying a property that is often overlooked is...
Legal Requirements for Opening a Restaurant in Massachusetts
Are you considering opening a food serving business such as a café or restaurant in Massachusetts? If you are, you will probably be aware that there are a number of...
Making a Complaint Against a Local Business in Massachusetts
If you have a complaint about a local business in Massachusetts, there is an established pathway that can be followed to make a complaint and seek a resolution. Both state...
Legal Issues Related to Underage Drinking in Massachusetts
Underage drinking in Massachusetts is treated very seriously. By “underage” it means aged under 21. In most circumstances, you cannot purchase, provide or drink alcohol in Massachusetts if you are...
Are Emails Considered Part of Public Records In Massachusetts?
The short answer is ‘probably yes’ if the content of the email relates to the official business of a government agency or if the email was sent to an employee...
Child Custody Arrangements Across International Borders
When a married couple decides to divorce and they have dependent children, they must decide what will happen to their children. Child custody decisions can be some of the most...