On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued a landmark decision to disbar attorney James Hayes, a practitioner at City Hayes & Dissette PC. The case highlights a series of egregious ethical violations, leading to his disbarment. We will delve into the details of the...Read More

In a shocking turn of events, a recent Appeals Court decision has sparked considerable debate within the realm of family law and separation agreements. Following the incident where a man’s ex-wife attacked him with a hatchet, the court ruled that he was excused from further payments under their separation agreement. This decision, based on a...Read More

By Melissa Levine-Piro, Keri Bruso & Gabrielle Antolovic Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s divorce is splashed across the news – for good reason. From Christine’s demand for $248,000.00 a month in child support to Kevin’s allegations about Christine’s spending habits and accusations about extramarital affairs, this case has been drama-filled. The most exciting part for...Read More

By Gabrielle Antolovic Attorneys and staff at Hera Law Group recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We strive to protect our client’s legal needs and wellness as a firm. We work towards protecting and advocating on behalf of survivors, including those who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or abuse based in coercive control. At...Read More

Oklahoma Court Decision Raises Concerns for LGBTQ+ Parents Highlighting the Importance of Confirmatory Adoptions By Keri Bruso In February 2023, an Oklahoma state court issued a decision that handed over a lesbian mother’s parenting rights to the child’s sperm donor. This case highlighted the importance of securing LGBTQ+ parenting rights through confirmatory adoptions. What happened?...Read More

Prenuptial and Postnuptial agreements are legal contracts designed to protect the interests of spouses in the event of a divorce or separation. While both agreements serve a similar purpose, there are essential differences that couples need to be aware of. We will dive into the dissimilarities between them and highlight benefits of obtaining either. PRENUPTIAL...Read More

As a new year begins, our minds naturally turn to New Year’s resolutions. If prior experience is any indication, most New Year’s resolutions are forgotten by late February. However, there is one resolution that is worth keeping this year: getting or updating your estate plan. The mere thought of an “estate plan” can understandably be...Read More

SJC THROWS AN ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT CURVE BALL WITH RECENT CAVANAGH RULING By Jessica Peterson In a rather upending decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Cavanagh v. Cavanagh issued rulings on several issues regarding alimony and child support orders in divorce cases, which changes the way we look at those issues. To understand...Read More

Levine-Piro Law, P.C. is proud to announce that four attorneys of the firm (Melissa Levine-Piro, Katie (Kathleen) Murphy, Christine Boutin and Amanda Castro) were all named top 2021 attorneys by Boston Magazine. Only 1,099 attorneys were chosen. To read more on the selection process and see other attorneys who made the list, please click here.Read More

By Chelsea Farrell, Esq. Let’s shed light to the impact of domestic abuse and continue to advocate for victims of intimate partner violence. It is no secret that leaving a battering partner may be one of the most dangerous times in the relationship. This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and as a firm, we...Read More