Separation in a Massachusetts Divorce
Clients commonly ask, “can I be legally separated from my husband (or wife).” The answer to whether or not legal...
Common Divorce Questions in Massachusetts, Answered
Divorce is one of the most stressful events in anyone’s life. These are the questions I’m asked most often by...
Timeline of a Massachusetts Divorce
How Long Does a Divorce in Massachusetts Take? A divorce in Massachusetts might be relatively quick, or at the other...
Should We Organize a Business as a Partnership in Massachusetts?
Dangerous Bedfellows A general partnership exists in Massachusetts when two or more parties engage in a business for profit. No...
Documents, Emails, Photos, Video in a Massachusetts Divorce
It is not uncommon for a client seeking a divorce in a Massachusetts court to have in their possession damning...
Evidence in a Massachusetts Divorce: What Helps, How It Gets Admitted, What to Avoid
Most Massachusetts divorces settle before trial. But the evidence each side could present shapes every negotiation, and strong evidence often...
How Being a Nurse Made Me a Better Lawyer
There is an old saying that “fools and obstinate men make lawyers rich.” Proverbs like that one exist in nearly...
In a Massachusetts Divorce – “Should I File for Divorce First?”
The joke in law school is that the answer to almost every legal question is, “it depends.” It depends is...
Divorce in Massachusetts – To Move or Not to Move
When facing a divorce or considering a divorce in Massachusetts, a very common question asked by a client is whether...
When DCF Obtains Temporary Custody of Your Child in Massachusetts
There are two common reasons for a Massachusetts Juvenile Court judge to award temporary custody to the Department of Children...