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...
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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...
3 tips for having a safe child custody exchange
As a parent, your primary objective in life is to keep your kids safe and healthy. If you share parenting duties with a former spouse, you expect the co-parent also to prioritize the safety of your children. Still, emotions often run raw in the aftermath of a divorce....
Prenuptial agreements must protect both parties
Anyone who is thinking of getting married needs to learn a bit about prenuptial agreements, so they can determine whether they need to enter into one or not. There are several things that you can include in the agreement, but there are also several that can't. It is...