Divorce The Parties in this case were married in 2000 and had two children during their marriage. Throughout the marriage, Husband was the primary financial contributor while Wife stopped working from 2005 to 2016, after the birth of their second child. Prior to that time, Wife made about $300,000.00 per year at the beginning of...Read More

What is the Massachusetts Parentage Act ? On August 9, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed the Massachusetts Parentage Act into law, aiming to ensure equal rights for all parents, regardless of marital status, the circumstances of the child’s birth – such as surrogacy or reproductive assistance – or the parent’s gender, sexual orientation, or gender...Read More

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 who provided them if the anticipated wedding does not come...Read More

Co-Parenting Course Mandate in Massachusetts  Massachusetts has reintroduced a mandatory co-parenting course named “Two Families Now”. Probate and Family Court Standing Order 3-2023 “Co-Parenting Education Course for Married and Unmarried Parents” effective November 1, 2023, has been amended and superseded by this Standing Order as of February 12, 2024. This shift gives judges of the...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

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