Family courts take allegations of spousal abuse extremely seriously. As such, allegations of abusive behavior can impact parental rights, visitation, and other pertinent matters if you are filing for divorce. If you are...
Author: O'Connor Family Law
Even if a Husband is not the biological father of a child either born during the marriage or within 300 days of the divorce judgment, Massachusetts law presumes that the Husband is the biological father. Because of this, if...
If you are going through a divorce and have children with your to-be ex-spouse, you may have a variety of concerns regarding the custody of your children. We have heard many different people come to us after being misinformed...
The Basics of Making a Menu. So, what do you like to eat? This was one of the questions I asked in our last edition and it’s so critically important for home cooking. This one question will set the foundation for everything...
While no divorce case is alike and each one presents its own unique legal challenges, cases involving couples with a high net worth may bring some distinct complications to the table. The following elements are some of the...
If you are going through a divorce, you may have wondered what happens with the engagement and wedding ring. This question is raised often if the engagement ring was very expensive or a family heirloom. If you have questions...
The division of assets is one of the most complex aspects of divorce. In Massachusetts, the courts follow the principle of equitable distribution when dividing marital assets between divorcing parties. Equitable distribution...
Suppose you have insufficient health insurance or have always been on your ex-spouse’s policy. In that case, you may feel unsure about your options to ensure that you continue to have health insurance available to you after...
If you are contemplating dating while in the midst of a divorce, it is important to understand the possible effect this choice may have on your divorce proceedings or, even worse, on the custody of your children....
Filing and getting a divorce can be a difficult period full of stress and highly-charged emotions. While some divorces move more quickly than others, there is always a specific legal process that must be followed. Part of...