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Mind Your Manners: Celebrating Thanksgiving During a Divorce

Thanksgiving week is typically chock-full of family-oriented activities as the holiday season “kicks off”. It can, however, be a real challenge for people who are going through divorce or post-divorce legal issues involving their family.

The ideal of a happy family coming together in a loving celebration can clash harshly with the reality of family court litigation which compounds anxiety during…

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How to Prevent a Halloween Horror Show: Stopping Parenting Disputes Before They Arise

Halloween is just a couple days away and the advertisements from Party City and displays in Wal-Mart and Target have been in full swing. For some parents it may be easy to figure out who will take the child Trick-or-Treating, but all too often that is not the case. If you are encountering difficulty deciding where (or whether) your child will go Trick-or-Treating because of the other parent’s…

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The Advantages of Collaborative vs. Litigated Divorce Matters in Massachusetts

Considering a divorce can be daunting enough without having to decide which typeof divorce you need to pursue. The good news is that you have options and can choose a type that best suits your needs, individual set of circumstances, and legal interests. Two main types of divorce in Massachusetts are collaborative and litigated. Collaborative consists of a non-litigated, non-traditional…

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Coverture in the Commonwealth

Coverture is a method of equitable property division used by courts in Massachusetts. It is frequently employed to determine the value of non-vested marital property that is subject to division under M.G.L.A. c. 208, § 34. The coverture time period refers to the period of time during which the value of the non-vested property of one spouse is attributable to the marriage. It is typically used by…

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Could My Jailbird Ex be Entitled to Alimony While in Prison?

This is a question that doesn’t often surface, but when it does is significant, to say the least. One key function of the Probate and Family it to determine the proper amount of alimony that should be awarded to a dependent spouse in a divorce proceeding. While the judge follows the statutory guidelines set forth in M.G.L.A ch. 208, § 34 in calculating an alimony order, each case is different…

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Is Your Inheritance Up For Grabs in a Divorce?

In Massachusetts divorce cases, expected future property acquisitions in the form of inheritances or family trusts may be taken into consideration by the Court when dividing marital property. The law has been very well settled that “Opportunities for future acquisition of capital assets and income” are one of the factors the Court should take into consideration as under M.G.L. Ch. 208, §34.

Dur…

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The Miranda Warning: More Than Words 50th Anniversary Law Day Commemoration

“You have a right to remain silent….”. These words have become so well-known in our culture today that most Americans can recite them by heart.

Despite the familiarity of the words, many people are not aware that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1966 landmark decision Miranda v. Arizona decision, in which the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Ernesto Miranda on…

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The Consequences of Lying to Your Lawyer

The consequences of lying to you lawyer are serious.

Lying is never a good idea, but the last person you should lie to is your lawyer. No matter what the rationale may be, honesty is always the best policy when it comes to dealing with an attorney who you’ve either consulted with or retained to represent you.

Not being truthful with your lawyer may not just cost you some embarrassment, it could cost you the outcome of your lawsuit.

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Self-Care Following a Car Accident

Car accidents are no joke…especially when someone is injured. Motor vehicles are usually damaged if not completely wrecked, and victims are faced with the conundrum of lost time from work and loss of transportation. Combine these problems with personal injuries and other family obligations and it is a recipe for a perfect storm. In today’s world it’s hard enough to carve out the few…

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Taxes & Divorce: What You Need to Know

Taxes are unavoidable. As Benjamin Franklin candidly put it “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” For some, divorce may be just as inevitable, but it can also bring a host of complications to tax filing. The following are a few issues that should be taken under consideration as the final month of tax season approaches if you are involved in a divorce this…

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Massachusetts Legal Community Responds to Opioid Addiction Epidemic

The opioid painkiller addiction epidemic in Massachusetts continues to rise despite the media and press attention it has received in recent months. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, opiod-related overdose death reported between 2012 and 2014 existed in 263 of out of 351 of the state’s municipalities, or about 75%. Sadly, statewide, 1,089 people, (or 16.5 per 100,000),…

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How to Take the Fight out of Divorce

Inability to effectively communicate and negative emotions can prevent resolution of minor issues between divorcing spouses.

When facing divorce, the last thing any family needs is arguing and confrontation. Just because two people fall out of love, doesn’t mean they should try to hurt one another emotionally and financially. Divorces can be overwhelming, and are the cause of significant fear…

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