Probate in Massachusetts: Why Does It Take So Long in Some Cases?
Probate, which is the legal process for distributing the deceased’s property after his or her death, has a reputation in Massachusetts for its long duration. But is this always the...
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...
Divorce In Massachusetts: Learn How Property is Divided
A divorce is the legal dissolution of the union between two people whose assets and liabilities were bound together through marriage. So, when you get divorced, one of the many...
Massachusetts Alimony Settlement Cannot Be Reopened Because of a Subsequent Clarification of the Law
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Sometimes a case is in progress during or shortly after a change in...
Arbitration in Massachusetts Probate and Family Court
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Family Law on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Mediation and arbitration are often less expensive and less stressful alternatives to litigation...
Massachusetts Appeals Court Includes Income in Child Support Calculation Despite Mother’s Waiver of Interest
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Family Law on Friday, September 9, 2016. Child support in Massachusetts is determined using the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. There...
Massachusetts Appeals Court Denies Mother’s Request to Move Children to California
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Family Law on Friday, May 13, 2016. In Massachusetts, a custodial parent may not remove a minor child from the...
Division of Future Book Royalties in Massachusetts Divorces
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Family Law on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. It is common for a person to sacrifice to support a spouse who...
Massachusetts Does Not Require Notice of Adoption to Sperm Donor
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Family Law on Friday, May 15, 2015. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently considered whether notice of an adoption petition...
Child Support Modification Standard Clarified And Simplified
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Family Law on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Recently, the Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts clarified the standard for a parent...
