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Domestic abuse does not always leave a bruise. Sometimes, it looks like constant surveillance, unwanted appearances, intimidation, or a relentless effort to control another person’s decisions. In a significant decision issued on October 22, 2026, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a restraining order based on...
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Know Your Rights & Get Protected October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize survivors, raise awareness about the realities of domestic violence, and help individuals understand the resources and legal protections available to them in Massachusetts. Domestic violence affects people of every...
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By Beth M. Nussbaum, Esq.  This article on prenuptial agreements was originally published on Nussbaum Family Law and is shared here with permission. There may be no topic in family law more divisive than the prenuptial agreement. Some people find the idea of a prenup to...
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If you got divorced before 2012 and pay or receive alimony as part of a divorce agreement, keep reading. This year, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the state’s highest court, ruled on an alimony modification appeal in Popp v. Popp. The appeal asked whether the...
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Lottery Ticket Power Ball
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...
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Hera Law Group is a Massachusetts and Rhode Island family law firm serving Norfolk, Barnstable, Nantucket, Worcester, Middlesex, and Providence Counties. We're a client-driven firm dedicated to protecting what matters most to your family, from family law and estate planning to probate.

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Melissa Levine-Piro, Esq., founder of Hera Law Group

Melissa Levine-Piro, Esq.
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Melissa Levine-Piro is the founder of Hera Law Group, overseeing the firm's operations while personally handling select prenuptial, postnuptial, and litigation matters. A Boston Magazine Top Lawyer and Super Lawyer honoree, she's also deeply active in the Maynard community, having served as a town Selectman.

Recent Articles

An image of a person holding their hand in front of their face and putting up their hand in a stop motion, an image paired with a blog on domestic violence
Coercive Control Is Domestic Abuse: Massachusetts Appeals Court Upholds Restraining Order Under New Law
October 22, 2026
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Understanding Your Rights and Legal Protections in Massachusetts
October 15, 2026
Prenuptial Agreements: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
September 9, 2026
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