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Massachusetts Court Rules on Engagement Rings

Massachusetts Court Rules Engagement Rings must be Returned if the Engagement is Terminated, Regardless of Fault On November 8, 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled in the case of Caroline Settino (Caroline) and Bruce Johnson (Bruce) that engagement rings must be returned to the person...
•November 14, 2024••No comments
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Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Celebrates 40th Anniversary October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and October 12, 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). This monumental piece of federal legislation has transformed the landscape for crime victims in the United...
•October 16, 2024••No comments
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Coercive Control is Domestic Violence under Massachusetts General Law

Legal Protections for Victims: Coercive Control in MGL 209A Explained

Understanding Coercive Control: The New Addition to MGL 209A This past summer, Massachusetts made a significant step forward in protecting victims and survivors of domestic abuse by including coercive control in Chapter 209A of the Massachusetts General Laws (“MGL 209A”). This addition to the definition...
•October 2, 2024••No comments
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Collaborative Divorce Guide

Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

•September 19, 2024••No comments
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Double Dipping Explained in New Massachusetts Appeals Court Case

Double Dipping Explained in New Massachusetts Appeals Court Case By Hannah Lejter The Appeals Court highlighted an issue in divorce matters called “double dipping”, also known as “double counting,” reversing the Probate and Family Court’s decision in a new Massachusetts Appeals Court case, Michael A....
•May 10, 2024••No comments
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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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Hera Law Group

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

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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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