When Massachusetts courts decide child custody, they carefully evaluate multiple factors to determine what arrangement best serves the child’s interests and well-being. Key Takeaways: Navigating a contested child custody...
Author: O'Connor Family Law
🚨 DON’T SIGN THAT PATERNITY FORM YET! 🚨 Imagine this: you just welcomed a baby into the world. Emotions are high, you’re in love, you’re committed—and the hospital hands you a form called a Voluntary...
Hiring a lawyer to coach you through mediation during a divorce gives you the best of both worlds: you maintain control of the process while still having a legal expert in your corner to educate you about your rights and...
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most challenging issues they face is determining the best child custody arrangements for their children. The decision on whether one parent should be granted sole custody can...
By Mariel Greene When you’re preparing for a custody battle and domestic violence has played a role in your relationship, the way you document and present that abuse can significantly impact the outcome of your case....
By Brittany Garvey Let’s be honest: most people don’t call a lawyer when life is going well. Whether you’re going through a divorce, a custody battle, or facing false accusations from someone you once trusted, chances...
By Mariel Greene At O’Connor Family Law, we know that behind every divorce or custody battle is a deeply human story, often marked by pain, fear, and complex emotions. For many of our clients, the legal process doesn’t...
By Brittany Garvey You finally found the courage to leave. You expected the fight. But nothing could’ve prepared you for the mind games, manipulation, and emotional warfare that followed, especially when your children were...
Divorce can be a challenging experience no matter how old you are. However, for couples over 50 this can be especially difficult given the societal expectation that those married for several decades will stay married. Gray...
A parenting agreement, or parenting plan, is a document that outlines each parent’s rights and responsibilities regarding child custody, visitation, and decision-making for the child. What happens if the co-parent...