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What really happens when someone brings a false domestic violence claim
Many have heard the horror stories—suddenly, during a divorce or child custody case, a false domestic violence allegation destroys a person’s ability to get fair treatment. False abuse claims are a very serious matter and can cause irreparable harm to a person’s...
What about the men? Understanding domestic violence and male victims
An estimated one in four American men will experience domestic violence and abuse at some point in their life. Far fewer will report their abuse. Over the course of the past decades, researchers have seen a major increase in men who report domestic violence. As...
Restraining orders protect domestic violence victims
If your spouse or partner has harmed you, protecting yourself is crucial. You may have a place to go and a way to end the relationship. Yet, you have no guarantee that your abuser won’t track you down and try to hurt you again. By filing a restraining order against...
Know the signs of child abuse
Millions of children witness domestic violence and abuse every year, many of those children are or will be victims of abuse themselves. Because abused children often do not or cannot speak out about their abuse, vigilant adults are a critical part of protecting them...
What a 209A order means for your gun rights
A domestic violence protective order, also called a restraining order or a 209A, has many implications, especially for firearms owners. Massachusetts has some of the most restrictive firearms laws in the country, and a domestic violence allegation may mean you are...
What Massachusetts is doing to stop domestic violence
Each month in Boston, police receive thousands of domestic violence calls. This is in addition to the thousands of calls made to hotlines and women’s shelters. And, if left unattended, domestic violence can easily escalate, at times leading to homicide. In March this...
How domestic violence and protection orders sway courts
Most public resources go toward supporting victims of abuse, and understandably so. Persistent physical mental and emotional abuse can have a devastating impact. Much less time, however, is spent examining the rights of the accused. Common knowledge tells us that...
How can divorce affect your retirement plans?
The hope for all couples who get married is to have a long, healthy and joyous relationship until they finally can settle down to a comfortable retirement earned through the savings, investments and retirement benefits they worked hard to accumulate. However, more...
Modification of a child support order is sometimes possible
Trying to support a child on a single income is challenging. Child support orders help to ensure that both parents are providing for the child financially. It is imperative that the parents are in compliance at all times. The parent who is receiving the funds on the...
After a divorce, these custody tips can help
When you have previously gotten to see your children every day, switching over to a child custody schedule with your ex can be difficult after a divorce. It is common, though, as the courts want most children to have a relationship with both parents. That means...
