How Common Law Couples Can Protect Themselves in Massachusetts
Like everyone else, you have probably heard the term “common law marriage,” at one point or another. But, what does it actually mean? First, let’s deal with the myths: Everyone...
How Divorce Can Affect Estate Planning In Massachusetts
You and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways. You’ve told your family and friends, hired an experienced Massachusetts divorce attorney and, last but not least, you have...
Social Media and Divorce Custody Cases
Rules of Evidence determine what type of documents and testimony are allowed by the court as evidence during a trial. Generally, these rules are fairly relaxed in family law proceedings—meaning...
What Factors Do I Need to Consider Before Moving My Child Out-Of-State?
Family relocation cases involving a request to move out-of-state are no longer a rarity. But, in order to be successful, any request will need to be properly planned, prepared, and...
What Happens at a Massachusetts Family Court Pre-Trial Hearing?
Some family law cases, especially highly contested divorces and child custody cases, will need to go to trial to be resolved. However, only a small percentage of family law cases...
Four Approaches to Navigating a Divorce in Massachusetts
When you are contemplating divorce, there is a lot that you need to consider. After your divorce, your life will be different in many ways. And just thinking about all...
Share of Property in A Divorce in Massachusetts
“What share of marital property does my spouse have?” is the question on everyone’s mind when getting divorced in Massachusetts or elsewhere in the United States. Sadly, married couples usually...
The decision to divorce doesn’t happen overnight
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Like other couples across the country, those getting married here in Massachusetts never expect the relationship will...
Baggage from before the marriage can lead to divorce
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Friday, April 26, 2019. Everyone had a life prior to marriage. During that time, some people, including many here in Massachusetts,...
Separate your digital lives during, if not before, a divorce
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Monday, April 22, 2019. Most married couples, whether here in Massachusetts or elsewhere, tend not to keep certain information private. One...
