As a grandparent, you’ve probably been a central figure in your children’s life. But did you know that you may have a critical role to play when it comes to raising your children’s children? In case of a divorce and child custody dispute, grandparents do have legal rights to get visitation with their grandchildren. If…
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When you first met your partner, everything seemed perfect. You thought you’d spend the rest of your days together—a split was the last thing on your mind. But, for some reason, you’re now getting divorced! When you’re in the middle of a divorce in Massachusetts, it may be easy to succumb to the mental and…
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If you’re the victim of domestic violence–or someone who is accused of domestic violence–it’s important to know how domestic violence can affect child custody in the event of parental separation. Domestic violence is something that can put people in a home at risk of actual, physical harm, as well as increase the risk of psychological…
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If you and your spouse are separating, who gets to keep the house is surely a pressing question. Reach out to Heather Ward Law today for legal help you can trust. Sometimes, the hardest part of getting a divorce isn’t the decision to part ways in itself; instead, it’s deciding how property will be divided,…
Details– Updated 4/28/2020 Per Order of the Supreme Judicial Court on April 1, 2020, courthouses will continue to be closed to the public except to conduct emergency hearings that cannot be resolved virtually (i.e., by telephone, videoconference, email, or comparable means, or through the electronic filing system) until at least June 1st, 2020. Read the…
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If you are an active member of the military or married to an active member of the military, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act may affect your divorce proceedings. Each divorce case is unique and, even when a divorce is straightforward and uncontested, it is wise to consult with an experienced divorce lawyer. If you are…
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If you and your spouse have a lot of debt, you’ll need to come to an agreement about how that debt will be paid before the dissolution of your marriage can be finalized. Before a court will finalize a Massachusetts divorce, the parties to the divorce must reach a resolution about a myriad of issues,…
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Fathers in a divorce case often feel disadvantaged. If you’re seeking custody of your child in Massachusetts, reach out to our skilled family law attorney for support and guidance. When parents are separating or divorcing, one of the toughest decisions that they’ll have to make is that of who will have custody of shared children.…
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There are many reasons why marriages fail, and stress, tensions, and fights over money is one of them. If you are thinking about a divorce, reach out to a Massachusetts divorce attorney. The decision to get a divorce is one that’s not easily made. To be sure, divorce is typically a last-resort option, following months…
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For most children, the presence of both parents in their life is a key part of healthy development. This is true even if parents divorce and are no longer living together – a child will likely benefit from spending time with both parents. As such, many divorcing parents choose to continue co-parenting after divorce, sharing…
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