A recent Boston Globe report is making the rounds among divorced spouses across New England. It’s easy to see why. A Rhode Island woman scratched off a $4 million lottery ticket just weeks after finalizing her divorce, and her ex-husband didn’t see a dime of it. On June 30, 2026, the Rhode Island Supreme Court...Read More
A prenuptial agreement probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when wedding bells are involved, but it’s a smart topic to understand no matter who you are. Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or maybe in a folklore cabin in the woods), you know Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married....Read More
What is IVF and why is it such a legal hot topic? In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is an extraordinary treatment that has helped many married couples struggling with infertility have children. During the IVF process, many embryos are created. Often, there are more embryos created than needed for a child to be born through IVF. Many...Read More
What You Need To Know About Estate Planning Before Your Next Summer Vacation As you planning your next vacation this summer, you may be checking off the usual boxes to make sure everything goes smoothly. Booking flights, reserving your hotel room, or finding a babysitter for the kids can be a lot. What may not...Read More
Legal Protections Every LGBTQ+ Family in Massachusetts Should Have Happy Pride Month from all of us at Hera Law Group! All couples and families should know their legal protections. LGBTQ+ couples and families in Massachusetts should especially consider several of these protections. In Massachusetts, LGBTQ+ people and couples enjoy the same rights as non-LGBTQ+ people...Read More
A significant shift in federal child support enforcement is drawing national attention and could affect thousands of parents across Massachusetts and the country. The U.S. State Department recently announced expanded enforcement measures involving U.S. passports for individuals with substantial child support arrears. While federal law has long allowed passport restrictions for parents owing more than...Read More
Top 5 Reasons DIY Estate Plans Backfire Online estate planning tools promise a quick and affordable way to “check the box” of creating your estate plan. While these templates may seem convenient, they fail to protect families when it matters most. Unfortunately, many of the problems with these plans only come to light after a...Read More
October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Urgent Need for Better Judicial Training By Melissa Levine-Piro, Esq. and Sydney Young, Esq. Hera Law Group recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each October is a chance to re-dedicate ourselves to ending abuse, in its many forms, as well as honoring those who we have lost to...Read More
What is a Prenup A prenuptial agreement (commonly known as a “prenup”) is a legal contract that can provide engaged couples with peace of mind by addressing what will happen to assets, debts, and responsibilities in the event of divorce or death. While it may seem uncomfortable to discuss these topics before marriage, a prenup...Read More
Divorce is never easy, emotionally or financially. And with the rise of digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, separating finances has become even more complex. More and more people hold cryptocurrency—sometimes without their spouse even knowing. That makes it a critical issue in many modern divorces. Whether you’re the one who owns it...Read More
