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...
MA Paid Family and Medical Leave Starts January 1, 2021 By Christopher Wurster, Esq. 2021 is a great year to be an employee in Massachusetts because on January 1, 2021, employees can begin accessing paid leave under the new MA Paid Family and Medical Leave...
ALIMONY AND THE COMMON HOUSEHOLD ARGUMENT By Jessica L. Peterson, legal intern Is your ex-spouse trying to suspend, reduce, or terminate alimony payments owed to you because you live with someone else or with someone new? Have you been living with another person continuously for...
SUPREME COURT EXTENDS WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION PROTECTION TO LGBTQ COMMUNITY Did you know Massachusetts was the second state to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation? Following the state of Wisconsin, Massachusetts amended its anti-discrimination statute to protect an individual’s sexual orientation in the public...
Massachusetts Court Rules Divorcing Couples Can Disparage Each Other All They Want By Melissa Levine-Piro In a somewhat surprising decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Court held that divorcing couples have the right to disparage each other, including on social media. Prior...
