Child support in Massachusetts is based, in large part, off the income of both parents. You may think you can’t get any child support if the other parent refuses to work, but the laws in the state do leave an option for...
Author: O'Connor Family Law
Calculating self-employed income for the purposes of determining child support can be daunting in itself. Toss in the Payment Protection Plan or the PPP Loan that was a direct result of the pandemic, and the process can seem...
Making sense of child support and how it is calculated can be overwhelming, and we are here to assist you in making sure all factors have been included.Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is part of the calculation of...
The loss of a loved one is overwhelming, and in some cases, handling their affairs can be as well. The answer in most cases is yes, you can be paid fees for handling an estate. However, there are multiple angles to consider...
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a form of protection for both parties entering a marriage. A prenuptial agreement can protect the funds and assets that you hold before entering into...
Helping to care for those that cared for you can seem like a simple decision to many people and a complicated decision to others. Time spent caring for your mother or other family member means time away from your family or...
You can file for a name change in Massachusetts if you are 18 years of age or older. The reasons for wanting to change your name are personal to you, and we can help you feel less overwhelmed in the process. We can help you...
The 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force worked together to adjust benefits after urging from child support advocacy groups stating that the averages weren’t high enough to cover rising medical and...
Common-law marriage exists when two people reside together and refer to each other as husband and wife but have not obtained a marriage certificate or completed a formal wedding ceremony. Some states recognize this as a...
In some cases, minor children will live with a non-parent, such as an aunt/uncle or close friend of the family, while the parent or parents retain legal guardianship. There may be health or legal issues with the parents of...