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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...
Divorce is never easy, but when one spouse has a disabling condition, the financial stakes are especially high. For many people living with limitations, spousal support is an indispensable post-divorce resource. Massachusetts alimony laws may allow support for spouses...
Those involved in car crashes may spend days (at an absolute minimum) dealing with the aftermath. They sometimes sit at the scene of the crash for an hour or longer waiting for police officers to arrive. Then, they need to repair their vehicle and negotiate insurance...
Most professionals recognize that a car crash generally causes expensive harm. What professionals may not consider initially after a major car crash is how a collision could affect what they earn moving forward. Lost wages and lost earning potential can drastically...
People who choose to “sleep it off” in their car rather than drive home after drinking are often surprised to learn that the law still considers them to be “operating” the vehicle and therefore subject to a drunk driving charge -- particularly if they’re in the...
Family members may sometimes get into disagreements. While many family disagreements are handled in a calm manner, there are times when things may get physical. Those situations can lead to domestic violence charges. Domestic violence cases are very different from...
The decision to divorce triggers many decisions that you’ll have to make. Some of the most serious ones that you’ll deal with center around the marital estate. Understanding some of the things you should consider may be beneficial in these matters. One of the first...
Spouses considering divorce often prefer to avoid litigation if possible. They don't want to spend time in court, and they want to keep things as private as possible. Concerns about costs or the timeline for divorce could also inspire people to try to avoid litigation...