One of the most sensitive and challenging issues to navigate in a divorce or separation case is that of child custody. Not only are parents often very emotionally involved, but the court will also highly scrutinize the actions of both parents when making a determination about the child’s best interests. One thing that a court…
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If you’re getting a divorce, strategies for protecting your personal property are no doubt on your mind. And while you may be thinking about how to keep your house or protect your retirement account, it may also be important to consider how to protect your intangible assets, including your intellectual property. At The Law Office…
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Being a member of the military comes with additional privileges as well as responsibilities, and may also mean that standard legal matters are handled differently from civilian cases. One such legal matter that has a somewhat unique process for military members is that of divorce. If you are seeking divorce either as a member of…
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Due to the proliferation of digital profiles and activity in recent years, cyberbully and spying are unfortunately common throughout family law cases. These behaviors can be exhausting to deal with, frustrating, and even have an outcome on the case. If you are experiencing cyberbullying during your Massachusetts divorce, reach out to our experienced family law…
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Getting a divorce is a civil matter that begins when one party to a marriage files a Complaint for Divorce with the court. Like all civil matters, the filing of this complaint is followed by a requirement that the other party to the matter—i.e. the spouse—be served the summons. While most of the time this…
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One of the most heart wrenching and contentious areas of family law is child custody. When people who do not wish to get or remain married have children in common, the court is often tasked with making a determination about with whom the children will live. Once a child custody judgment is issued, it is…
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When married couples decide to divorce, one of the elements of the divorce settlement may be an alimony payment. While the duration of alimony is typically determined at the time that the divorce judgment is issued, in some cases, an alimony payment may be extended. Here’s what you should know about alimony being extended in…
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Well-prepared couples often take multiple steps to prepare for marriage before saying “I do.” This might include attending pre-marital counseling, reviewing finances and making a plan for shared funds, and even entering into a prenuptial agreement in some cases. That being said, there are basic criteria that must be satisfied in order for a prenuptial…
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When parents divorce, one of the most challenging pieces of a divorce settlement is reaching an agreement on matters related to children. Should parents be unable to agree on a custody arrangement, the court will issue one on their behalf. And in addition to child custody, a child support agreement is almost always part of…
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Getting a divorce is never an easy thing. But one thing that can undoubtedly make it more complex is when the person from whom you’re divorcing makes the process even more difficult. If you’re divorcing a narcissist, working with a skilled attorney could help. To learn more, call the Law Office of Heather M. Ward…
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