When you are divorced, you sometimes come across difficult situations that other families may not face. For instance, if you're given the opportunity to take a good job in another state but have a child in your custody, will you be able to move away from your son or...
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Domestic partnerships versus marriages in Massachusetts
When you're considering your future with your partner in Massachusetts, you have a number of options. Both heterosexual and homosexual couples are able to obtain licenses to marry in Massachusetts, but some couples may want to opt for a domestic partnership or civil...
Is an annulment easier than a divorce in Massachusetts?
An annulment is a different way to separate from a partner in Massachusetts. It is similar to a divorce. It is a court order that dissolves a marriage, but it has the legal effect of making it so a marriage never even existed. That means that both people will go on...
Paul George faces trial over father’s rights and paternity
Paternity is a difficult issue for some people. Taking the test may seem invasive, especially to those who weren't expecting to be accused of being the father of a child after a one-night stand or short relationship. Taking the DNA test is simple, and if you believe...
Who gets an engagement ring in a broken engagement?
Here's an interesting fact that you might not have known. When an engagement is broken, deciding who keeps an engagement ring can become a legal battle. The way the ring is distributed depends on how the court looks at the case. To view the ring as a gift, the giver...
Defining your right to child support in Massachusetts
As a parent of a child in Massachusetts, you typically have some rights to child support from the other parent. You do need to be entitled to those payments, though. If you can answer these questions with "yes," then you likely are eligible to receive child...
Your rights and family law in Massachusetts
As a family in Massachusetts that may struggle with some legal issues, it's important to know that you always have someone on your side. Whether you're facing a divorce or problem with paternity in Massachusetts, you deserve the support and information necessary to...
Kris Jenner files for divorce from celebrity husband
If you enjoy reading about celebrity news, then you may have heard about Kris Jenner filing for divorce from her husband, Bruce Jenner. The September 22 news release has reported that the woman filed for divorce after being married to Bruce Jenner for 23 years.The...
Your paternity rights: The right to your child in Massachusetts
Paternity is an important factor in raising a child. To the courts, it makes the difference between visitation and custody rights along with the child support payments you'd need to make. Establishing paternity is vital, because without it, you have few rights as a...
Paternity: Your rights as a father or to not be a father
Are you the father of a child or want to know if you're the father of a child? In many situations, you may want to prove your paternity or lack of paternity for a child. You can voluntarily affirm that you're a child's father, but you may also want to have paternity...
