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Questions to Ask a Massachusetts Divorce Lawyer

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardJune 11, 2020

Choosing the right lawyer for you and your case is essential if you want the best possible outcome at a reasonable price. It is no different than finding a reputable surgeon, contractor, or accountant. Divorces can  be expensive depending on the complexity of the issues and if the parties are amicable or are disputing custody,…

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How Soon Can You Remarry After a Divorce in Massachusetts?

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardJune 4, 2020

In many cases of divorce, one or both spouses may want to immediately marry another individual once the divorce has finalized. Some of these relationships may have arisen during the doomed marriage between the divorcing parties and been the reason for the breakup. But despite your desire to get on your new life, you cannot…

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Adultery in Massachusetts A Ground for Divorce

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardMay 27, 2020

Massachusetts is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce, meaning that a spouse or spouses filing for marriage dissolution merely need to allege “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” as grounds for it without having to prove anything. However, our state is one of 33 states that also allows a party to allege certain grounds such…

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Who Pays for School Tuition After a Divorce?

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardMay 20, 2020

Divorce can be a time of great upheaval. Not only do you have to deal with a range of emotions, but you also have to figure out how to make sure the split doesn’t adversely affect your kids, both psychologically and materially.  Of all your child’s needs, education often takes the largest chunk, financially at…

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What You Need to Know About Valuation of a Small Business in a Divorce

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardMay 13, 2020

Anyone who’s gone through a divorce knows how it’s not exactly a walk in the park. The thought of losing all you’ve invested in the relationship is bad enough, but if you own property together, things can get extra stressful.  The process of valuing and splitting property is often long and taxing, and having a…

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Why is January Known as Divorce Month?

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardMay 6, 2020

Every new year, we craft new resolutions for the year, but all too often, not one of those goals survives beyond the second week. Unless, of course, we’re talking about divorce matters. When people decide to end a marriage at the start of the year, chances are it will be ending in divorce soon after. …

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Same-Sex Adoption: What You Need to Know

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardApril 29, 2020

Unlike days past, same-sex couples have just as much a right to parenthood as anyone. So if you’re hoping to adopt a child with your same-sex partner, you need to know that there aren’t specific laws addressing adoption among same-sex couples in Massachusetts—which means you both can adopt jointly. But as always, individual adoption experts…

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Grandparent Visitation Rights in Massachusetts

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardApril 22, 2020

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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Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid During Alimony Negotiations

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardApril 15, 2020

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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Domestic Violence: How Does it Affect Child Custody Agreements?

Family LawBy Attorney Heather WardApril 8, 2020

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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Attorney Heather WardBefore starting her own practice, Attorney Ward worked in the private sector in both civil litigation and finance. She was an Associate Attorney at Gallant & Ervin, LLC where her focus was on family law and divorce matters.

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Attorney Heather M WardBefore starting her own practice, Attorney Ward worked in the private sector in both civil litigation and finance. She was an Associate Attorney at Gallant & Ervin, LLC where her focus was on family law and divorce matters.

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