Saugus, MA
Estate planning Lawyer at Saugus, MA
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Power of Attorney A power of attorney is a legal document given by a person to a spouse, partner, adult child, trusted friend or any other trusted individual giving the trusted individual the right to...
See Full GuideA denial of a motion for new trial based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in Massachusetts is reviewed under an abuse of discretion standard. Commonwealth v. Wheeler, 52 Mass. App. Ct. 6...
See Full GuideIn Massachusertts parents are entitled to effective assistance of counsel when faced with termination of their parental rights. Care and Protection of Stephen, 401 Mass. 144, 149 (1987). In evaluating ...
See Full GuideAt least six factors must be considered by courts in Massachusetts in arriving at a substituted judgment decision. (1) Expressed preferences of the person involved; (2) Strength of religious conviction...
See Full GuideThe custodial parent in Massachusetts has a fundamental liberty interest in child rearing and may oppose a complaint for grandparent visitation. Dearborn v. Deausault, 61 Mass. App. Ct. 234, 238 (2002)...
See Full GuideBefore a parent can be called upon to litigate fully a grandparent visitation complaint with all the attendant stress and expense, the grandparent should make an initial showing that satisfies a judge ...
See Full GuideRule 5A of the Massachusetts Juvenile Court Rules states that the party serving a motion by mail shall give ten days notice of the motion. In addition, Rule 5B states that any motion shall be accompani...
See Full GuideArticle XII, of the Declaration of Rights to theMassachusetts Constitution states: No subject shall be... compelled to accuse, or furnish evidence against himself. Massachusetts has long held that a ...
See Full GuideIn Massachusetts the administration of anti-psychotic medication is extraordinary medical treatment. 110 C.M.R. section 11.14. The Department of Children Families (DCF) cannot make medical decisions w...
See Full GuideThe written policy of the Commonwealth of Massachusettsis to strengthen and encourage family life so that every family can care for and protect its children. G.L. c. 119, 1; 110 C.M.R. 1.01; and Adopti...
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