Many people envy the lives of the wealthy. The seemingly non-stop stream of cash and the glamorous lifestyle is something to which many people aspire. However, the wealthy have just as many problems as the middle and lower classes and are affected by some of the same...
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Decisions made in a divorce can affect retirement plans
Going through a divorce is a time filled with difficult emotions. However, most experts warn that for those in Massachusetts going through a divorce, especially those over the age of 50, it is important to think through the unexpected ramifications of each and every...
Same-sex divorce often more expensive, complicated
Advocates for same-sex marriage have been celebrating two different rulings by the United States Supreme Court that many see as major victories for their cause. However, things aren't completely smooth sailing for same-sex couples, especially those seeking a same-sex...
Termination of parental rights means no child support
The majority of people know what their responsibilities are when it comes to caring for their children. Unfortunately for parents who have had their parental rights terminated, the issues of what they are legally responsible for becomes murky. However, a recent ruling...
Man fights to avoid paying child support
In the case of same-sex couples who wish to have children, the application of many laws is murky due to the relative novelty of the situation. In a case that could have ramifications for sperm donors in all types of family composition, one man is fighting to avoid...
Young father seeking child custody of infant daughter
Most people in Massachusetts associate the average 18-year-old more with a teenager than an adult. The assumption that they live a carefree life with few responsibilities is likely widely held. However, that is certainly not the case for one 18-year-old as he finds...
Former baseball star wanted for missed child support payments
For some athletes, it may be difficult to adjust to a life outside of the spotlight. While they are in their heyday, they are sought after and have large paychecks and huge endorsements. But what happens after they have been out of their sport for over 20 years, and...
Couple married in Massachusetts seeks same-sex divorce
Even before the Supreme Court ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act, divorce was tricky, at best, for couples married in states that allow same-sex marriage, such as Massachusetts, but living in a state that bans it. Now, weeks after the ruling, states seem to be...
Effect of Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
The long awaited response from the Supreme Court has finally arrived. In a very close decision in both cases, the Supreme Court issued rulings in two separate cases that ultimately bolstered advocates for same-sex marriage across the nation. While only a few states,...
New child support guidelines in Massachusetts
For divorced parents who are attempting to co-parent, there are new guidelines in the state of Massachusetts. There has been increased national attention brought to the subject of child support recently. For example, even President Barack Obama has spoken about the...
