Can You Appeal a Divorce? Aug 19
Appealing a divorce isn’t impossible, but it’s very challenging. In order to accomplish this, a person must demonstrate that the law wasn’t upheld ...
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What Custody Rights Do Fathers Have? Aug 08
If the father and mother of the child are married, the father automatically has custody rights to the child. However, the same is not true for a ...
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How Is Child Custody Determined in Same-Sex Divorce? Jul 22
In Massachusetts, same-sex divorce follows the same process as any other divorce, i.e. the couple must petition for divorce, attend mediation or court ...
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How to Adopt a Child You Currently Foster Jul 05
In Massachusetts, there are 8,700 children in foster care, the majority of whom will be reunited with their biological family at some point. ...
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What Legal Rights Do Grandparents Have? Jun 25
A grandparent has the potential to be a powerful force in a child’s life. They can form life-altering bonds with their grandchildren and teach them ...
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Equitable Distribution of Property in Massachusetts Jun 14
Massachusetts divides marital property in divorce under an “equitable distribution” standard. This means the court will approach property division ...
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