Whether we like it or not, celebrities can be a driving force behind new trends. This might include a new fashion style, a new type of diet or even a new way to break up. Yes, we’re talking about Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin and their decision to...
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Routines as little as a bedtime story can help a kid’s wellbeing
A study was recently published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics that discussed the importance of routine in a child’s life to enhance their social and emotional health. Researchers with The Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation...
Fight for same-sex marriage spreading across the country
Massachusetts has long been a state that has set the standard for same-sex marriage. Since it legalized same-sex marriage, several other states have followed. Proponents argue that it is a basic right that should not be denied. Since the Supreme Court ruled on the...
Federal government adds more rights to same-sex marriage couples
The path to equality has been a long, slow battle for some groups in this country. However, recent court rulings are increasingly providing more and more rights to same-sex couples, even for those couples who live in states such as Massachusetts that have allowed...
Woman denied same-sex partner adoption of legal son
In the majority of circumstances, the arrival of a new baby is longed-for, sought after and happily anticipated. The extreme joy that most parents experience at the arrival of their brand new bundle of joy is often difficult for those who do not have children to fully...
Massachusetts task force to propose child custody statute
Many states have started analyzing the way child custody is awarded by judges. More and more are considering the possibility that child custody be awarded in a 50/50 split except when domestic violence or substance abuse is an issue. In Massachusetts, a task force is...
Economy could influence Massachusetts divorce rate
A failing economy can have many consequences. As more people in Massachusetts lose their jobs, families have less money for activities, food and clothing. Public education is impacted as are government services when budgets are cut. However, one sociologist claims...
Same-sex marriage issues may complicate interstate travel
People going on long trips often know the complications of travel. There are bags to pack, ensuring that all items and potential weather contingencies are accounted for. If they have pets, travelers must secure care for the pet or make travel arrangements. If there...
Massachusetts couples should consider stocks in divorce
When going through a divorce, there are many things that must be agreed upon. Where children will live and how they will be supported as well as how marital assets will be distributed are just a few of the things that must be decided. Through all these important...
Rapper Ludacris embroiled in child support case
Babies are born every single day in Massachusetts. Each baby is born into a different family situation. Some go home with two parents while others go home with a single parent. In the case of single parents, many times there are child support issues for the parents to...
