Leaders In Massachusetts Family Law
Family law firm Barach Law Group, LLC, announces that Francesca Blazina has joined the firm as an associate. Blazina gained experience through legal and judicial internships at the Law Offices of Jan H. Brown, P.C., NYC Department of Social Services and Bergen County...
An annulment occurs when a judge declares that a married couple was never legally wed. In Massachusetts, specific circumstances warrant a marriage annulment, and one of these must be proven with clear evidence in order to successfully complete an annulment. Void vs....
For someone going through divorce, the emphasis on family and togetherness during winter holidays can exacerbate feelings of sadness, loss, and/or defeat. For this reason, it is important to come up with a few coping strategies before the holidays. Here are 4 ways to...
Terminating parental rights is generally considered a last resort to protect children. However, there are several circumstances in which termination can occur. These circumstances include: If the state decides the child is in an unsafe environment or is subject to...
For many children, Halloween is a magical and exciting holiday. Dressing up for the promise of candy is something most children can’t resist. However, if you are divorced, deciding who will take your child trick-or-treating can be difficult. Should you and your former...
Attorney Matthew Barach made a guest appearance on the September 26th, 2019 episode of the legal podcast titled, “Speaking of Justice,” where he shared his extensive experience and skill as a “fixer” for various family law appeals in Massachusetts. He provided...
While a divorce legally ends a marriage between two people, an annulment erases all legal evidence of the marriage ever happening. However, not everyone can seek a marriage annulment. If your marriage was invalid when you signed the legal documents, you could be able...
Paternity is the determination of who a child’s legal father is, as well as the rights related to being the father of the child. When someone establishes paternity, they have been named the legal father of the child. If the parents of the child are married to one...
In the state of Massachusetts, there are two ways for a couple to annul a marriage. You must either prove the marriage is voidable or was void to begin with. Void Marriages If you and your partner were never legally allowed to be married in the first place, the state...
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 when the decision was made. A divorce appeal generally takes place when one former spouse can’t live with the results of...
