If you’re contemplating divorce, going through a divorce, or have been through a divorce, the first question you will likely ask, or did ask, your attorney, or prospective attorney, is, “How much is this going to cost me?” While it’s a very reasonable question to ask, the answer is always “It depends.” And what does...Read More

On August 1, 2013 revisions to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines will go into effect. Below you will find the highlights of those revisions according to a press release from the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. If you have questions or concerns regarding your current or potential child support obligations, consult with an experienced Family...Read More

Telling your children about divorce is one of the most challenging parts of the divorce process. At my very first consultation with clients I provide them with reading material and recommendations on books regarding how to breach this subject with their small children. However, after they leave my office and head home, they are the...Read More

Though often spoken in hushed tones, having final disposition instructions can be extremely important to allow your final funeral wishes granted. Final disposition instructions are, in general, the instructions given to your loved ones about how you want your funeral to go. They can be as detailed or as vague as a person wants. Though they can be part...Read More

Months ago, Massachusetts voted to legalize medical marijuana and with medical marijuana comes medical marijuana dispensaries. The problem that has arisen across the state is that many towns do not want to have medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders. Many towns have tried to ban medical marijuana dispensaries through zoning regulations, however, the Massachusetts Attorney...Read More

Massachusetts General Law chapter 209a governs abuse prevention orders for those with a “familial relationship.” In practice this means people who are married, are related, and other close relationships. A sumbsection of the law, section (e), allows for 209a protections for those who “are or have been in a substantive dating or engagement relationship, which...Read More

Fresh from the desk of the Supreme Judicial Court comes the case of Morales v. Morales, the standard for modifying a child support order is now simply an “inconsistency” between the current child support order and the child support guidelines. This is huge as it lowers the standard considerably from a “material change in circumstances”...Read More

Are you required to incorporate your business? No. Should you incorporate your business? It is highly recommended. Massachusetts is full of small businesses many of which are not incorporated. Many small business owners tell us that they cannot afford to incorporate, and I do understand that, as the fees in Massachusetts are higher then other...Read More

Last March (2012) the new alimony reform laws went into effect regarding divorce in Massachusetts. But before we get into that, lets discuss some alimony basics. What is alimony? Alimony is money one spouse is ordered to pay the other spouse during the divorce process and/or after a divorce is finalized. What Statute Governs Alimony?...Read More

Often clients come to us and ask about Do Not Resuscitate orders (DNRs), otherwise known as Living Wills. What they entail is both simple and complex wherein it is in essence a legal document that empowers someone to make the decision to take you off life support. It can be as complex as a client...Read More