It's an easy case from the perspective of the litigant who initially brought it and is now seeking to prevail on appeal.That individual is a former spouse in a dissolved same-sex marriage who wants all her current legal duties owed as a parent to a child born to her...
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Month: December 2017
Edging forward: GOP legislation pushes fundamental alimony change
We occasionally provide reader updates on divorce-linked topics that are in flux and potentially affect legions of individuals and families across the country.Alimony assuredly fits that bill at the moment, given its placement in a comprehensive tax bill that is...
An enduring battle for same-sex couples: equal treatment under law
It might be reasonably argued that, while same-sex couples are consistently winning many key legal battles across the country, they haven't yet won the war. We proudly represent a diverse family law clientele at the Law Offices of Lisa A. Ruggieri in Wellesley. In...
Assembling a strong team can be a key factor in divorce success
It's certainly true that many Massachusetts residents get by just fine in the divorce process by relying solely on a seasoned family law attorney.That is, a deeper team of professionals surrounding experienced legal counsel is not always necessary to secure a fair...
Divorce focus: family business valuation and an equitable result
If you worked hard to establish a Massachusetts business and make its ongoing operations profitable (either by yourself or working together with your spouse), you certainly have an avid interest in how that enterprise will be handled if you and your partner decide to...