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 that the parties are generally allowed to offer any relevant evidence....
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 presented to the court with the assistance of a qualified family law attorney. With...
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 of the ways your life will change can be overwhelming. Then, there are all the decisions you will...
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 give very little thought to the matter of division of marital property...