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 filed in Massachusetts actually make it to trial. Many are resolved outside of court or...
Understanding how the court would decide child custody
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. When Massachusetts residents decide to divorce, one of their primary concerns is how to coordinate parenting time. These days, many couples choose to work...
Does this child custody arrangement work well temporarily?
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Some sources say that bird nesting works well for many families, at least on a temporary basis. This child custody arrangement seems to help children adjust to the fact...
Child custody issues take a front seat in Chris Pratt’s divorce
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Massachusetts moviegoers and TV viewers probably noticed that it appears that some celebrity couples who have kids are taking steps to make sure that their divorces do...
Giving kids what they need through child custody plans
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. While it is a good idea for Massachusetts parents to assure their kids that they are not responsible for the end of their parents' marriage, the kids still need more...
Understanding what child custody means before negotiations begin
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Friday, August 3, 2018. Massachusetts parents who face divorce usually want to shield their children from it as much as possible. The problem is that there is no way to do so completely. What parents...
A parenting plan can account for numerous child custody issues
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Thursday, July 12, 2018. When Massachusetts couples divorce, one of their biggest concerns will more than likely be how to continue parenting. Their relationships are probably not in the best place...
A crucial part of child custody: The parenting schedule
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Thursday, June 7, 2018. During a marriage, dividing parenting time is not an issue. Both parents live in the home and often spend time with the children together. When a Massachusetts couple...