A Massachusetts resident who suffers injuries due to someone else's fault might want to take legal action. It’s important to know the steps needed to file a personal injury claim. What should you do after suffering an injury? If you’ve been injured in a car accident,...
While the common term in everyday parlance to refer to drunk driving is often DUI, for driving under the influence, the technical legal term in the state of Massachusetts is "operating under the influence, or OUI. That's the charge that drivers suspected of drunk...
If you are contemplating divorce or legal separation in Massachusetts, you may have thought about your assets, including your retirement accounts, and how the court will split them. Let's look at how the court may divide your qualified retirement plans according to...
Marriage is a legal contract as much as it is an emotional commitment. This means your rights and responsibilities pertaining to debts and assets change when you become a spouse. The laws of the state will determine which properties are separate and which are marital,...
Your divorce in Massachusetts is not an excuse to pay less attention to money. A divorce brings financial shifts that alter two lives indefinitely. One thing to keep in mind is how you'll manage your personal finances. You not only want an equitable division of assets...
Driving while intoxicated in Massachusetts can result in a DUI charge. Having this occur in your life can put you on probation. If you're in this situation, you must follow specific terms before a dismissal of charges can be rendered. Failure to do so can end up...
If you have been charged for stalking in Massachusetts, you could face harsh penalties that can greatly affect your reputation, relationships, career, and life in general. There are times a person could say you were stalking them even if you meant no harm or just...
Injured victims in Massachusetts often do not understand when they have a valid personal injury claim against another party. While the concept of a car accident or premises liability claim are relatively straightforward, there are other technicalities that can impact...
We are pleased to announce Attorney Richard C. Bardi has been named a 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyer for the 15th year and Attorney Courtney G. O’Sullivan has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of family law! Super Lawyers is a rating service of...
Gray divorce, or divorcing spouses over the age of 50, can be one of the most financially impactful moments of a person's life. The tax implications of dividing high-worth assets, especially ones that have special rules about their tax treatment and withdrawals, can...
