MASSACHUSETTS ALIMONY GUIDE
Apr 15, 2013
On March 1, 2012, the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act of 2011 went into effect. If your alimony order predates March 1, 2012, then you may be entitled to modify your alimony order.
To determine if you...
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Attorney - Client Privilege
Feb 01, 2012
The Attorney - Client Privilege applies in judicial proceedings in which the attorney is either a witness or is required to produce evidence regarding the client. Only the client can allow his/her atto...
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Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act of 2011
Sep 06, 2011
New Alimony legislation provides clarity to a very difficult area of law. This legislation is anticipated to become effective on March 1, 2011 and provides clarity regarding the type, duration and calc...
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Massachusetts Restraining Orders: Procedure and Ramifications
Aug 23, 2010
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts enacted a comprehensive abuse prevention statute, known as Chapter 209A. A restraining order may also be granted as part of a divorce, under Chapter 208. A person may ...
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Same Sex Marriage/Divorce Update-Summer, 2010
Aug 23, 2010
There has been
substantial judicial movement on the issue of gay marriage from coast-to-coast
this summer. In the wake of U.S.
District Court Judge Tauros July 2010 decision that the Defense of Marriag...
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