The Child Custody Order Process in Massachusetts
When couples decide to separate, or when a separation occurs because one of the partners decides to quit for reasons of their own, one of the more difficult sets of...
Property Separation in a Massachusetts Divorce
Property Separation in a Divorce in Massachusetts The longer a married couple has been together, the more likely that they have acquired property together and their financial affairs have become entwined. This...
Pet Legislation in Massachusetts – Are You Doing the Right Thing?
When the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and stay home order in Massachusetts began, many people decided to buy a new pet as a companion and a distraction to the depressing events...
The COVID-19 State of Emergency and Its Legal Implications for Citizens of Massachusetts
The COVID-19 virus is affecting every facet of society. Though the long-term legal implications are still unclear, this article explores some of the legal issues that residents of Massachusetts are...
Understanding Massachusetts Recreational Boating Laws in the Covid-19 Era
With Massachusetts gradually opening up after what seems like endless weeks cooped up at home, many people are looking forward to enjoy the rest of the summer out on the...
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...
When Alimony Isn’t Paid: Your Rights and Obligations in MA
When your ex-spouse fails to make his or her alimony payments to you, going back to divorce or family court should be the first step you take to remedy the...
Bans on Eviction/Mortgage Relief During COVID-19 in Massachusetts
A few months ago, no one could have predicted that we would be living in such volatile times and that our everyday lives would have changed so dramatically. The COVID-19...
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...
Is It Legal to Have Animal Traps on Your Property in Massachusetts?
You may have heard that Massachusetts law prohibits the use and installment of certain types of traps on one’s property, but does it mean that it is illegal to have...
