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Spending equal parenting time with your children under a 50/50 joint custody agreement may still feel insufficient. However, the real challenge comes if you need to move out of state for work or for more affordable housing. Courts cannot prohibit your personal freedom...
Divorce brings financial pressure, emotional stress and uncertainty about the future. When an operating under the influence (OUI) charge comes up during an ongoing divorce, the situation becomes more serious. In Massachusetts, an OUI can affect custody decisions,...
Driving under the influence (DUI) after a shot or two of alcohol is not illegal, but for your safety, it is best to consider your capability to drive and the possible consequences if a police officer asks you to pull over. Weighing whether to drive home or just stay...
Getting pulled over and arrested for drunk driving can feel surreal, especially when you’ve never been in a situation like this before. Many people assume a first charge will be quick, minor or easily resolved, only to discover the situation is more serious than...
High-end wellness experiences come with high expectations. When a facial, peel or massage session leads to a serious injury, the immediate question is whether the waiver you signed bars any claim you plan to pursue. The answer is that courts often scrutinize the...
Drivers should always ensure that they are in the proper mental condition to operate their vehicle safely. This means that they should be well-rested before they get behind the wheel. Driving while fatigued puts drivers and others on the roadways at risk of being...
Birdnesting is a type of child custody plan where the children always live in the same house. Parents can still share custody, but they do it by moving in and out of the home. The schedule is for the parents, not for the children. For many people, this is...
In Massachusetts, child support is often paid by the non-custodial parent – typically the one who spends the least amount of time with the child. This way, divorced parents can raise their children with the same level of financial support as parents who still live...
A domestic violence restraining order, also known as an abuse prevention order, is a document issued by the civil courts. People who have experienced domestic violence, harassment or stalking can petition the courts for an abuse prevention order. Once the courts grant...
When parents divorce, custody arrangements are often their top concern. They want to ensure that they can preserve their bond with their children. Some parents may worry about the outcome of custody proceedings, especially if they do not agree with their spouses about...