Gay Divorce and You

Gay, or same-sex divorce, is a relatively new phenomenon since the historic passage of Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015 in which the U.S. Supreme court legitimized same-sex marriage in every state. Massachusetts had been ahead of the curve since it legalized same-sex marriage in 2004 in the case of Goodridge v. Department of Public Health,…

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How Boston Courts Determine Alimony

Alimony, or spousal support, is available in a divorce or separation where the needy spouse can demonstrate that there is a pressing financial need, and the paying spouse has the ability to pay. These payments are in addition to a child support order that may affect the decision whether to award spousal support. The decision…

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Free Divorce Survival Workshop November 3rd

Empowering Women & Transforming Their Financial Health   I’m happy to announce I’ll be a panelist for the Divorce Survival Workshop: Empowering Women & Transforming Their Financial Health. Date: November 3rd Time:  11:00 am – 2:30 pm (Lunch will be served) Location:  Mattapan Branch Library 1350 Blue Hill Ave; Mattapan, MA 02126   Whether you are…

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