Blog Posts in 2010
Posted on Dec 31, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
One of the most important decisions a person can make during his or her divorce is to hire a divorce attorney. There are certain qualifications one must seek in their attorney in order to be confident ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Divorce can be a very difficult time for both spouses, but when children are involved, the process becomes even more complicated. The most important part of a divorce is to make sure the children are ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Couples who have been considering divorce or simply having problems usually end up filing formal divorce papers by the end of the holiday season. Spending time together during holiday celebrations and ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Paternity, defined as legal fatherhood, typically needs to be established when two parties who are not married have a child. This can be done by signing a paternity acknowledgment form or asking a ...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, is payment made by one party to another after a divorce. This can be ordered by the court or mutually agreed upon by both parties. In Massachusetts, ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
On May 17, 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in America to legalize gay marriage. The Massachusetts Constitution states that "the same laws and procedures that govern traditional marriage ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
1. What is "venue" and what is the appropriate one for a divorce case and which court you should file proceedings in? Venue refers to the appropriate court to which you should file divorce proceedings ...
Continue reading "Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts Divorce, Part II of V" »
Posted on Nov 19, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
How Do You Initiate A Divorce A divorce may be initiated by either a Joint Petition or a Complaint. Both lead to the same place: a legal judgment of divorce and a determination of the issues relating ...
Continue reading "Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts Divorce Law, Part I of V" »
Posted on Nov 16, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Parental alienation , also known as hostile aggressive parenting, is common in high conflict marriages, separation or divorce. It can be defined as a set of behaviors that can damage a child’s mental ...
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Posted on Nov 13, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Our court system in Massachusetts (as in nearly all states) espouses a philosophy of open and honest discovery so as to avoid the surprises that have led to “trial by ambush” in the past. The days of ...
Continue reading "The Importance of A Truthful Financial Statement" »
Posted on Nov 9, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Many unique and non-traditional family arrangements exist in the world today, from non-married parents to same-sex relationships. Whether a couple chooses not to get married or simply legally cannot ...
Continue reading "Cohabitation Agreements" »
Posted on Nov 4, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A prenuptial agreement is defined as a written agreement between two people who are about to get married. It defines each person's assets and liabilities, their authority over each other's property, ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Divorce is defined as the dissolving of a marriage which releases the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. A legal separation does not end the marriage. A court order is created to ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Are you interested in adopting a child? Do you want to bring a parentless child into your home and welcome them to your family? Most people adopt a child because they want to give love and support to ...
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Posted on Oct 22, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
In legal terms, domestic violence must meet one of the following requirements: 1. Are you suffering from any wound or other injury inflicted by your own act inflicted by another where the injury is by ...
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Posted on Oct 8, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
It’s natural to be afraid of the divorce process. Each of you has had a friend who has gone through it and tells a tale of horror that you find unimaginable. You were the friend who “was there for ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
In the twenty five plus years that I have been an Essex County divorce attorney, the issue of divorce planning is most often raised by individuals who seek a free consultation and also realize that a ...
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Posted on Sep 24, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
There are several lesser known things about the changes made to the way in which income generally and, more particularly, income from overtime and secondary employment factors into the calculation of ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2010 By Divorce & Family Law Attorney
The Child Support Guidelines Task Force which was the committee responsible for drafting the changes to the Massachusetts child support guidelines effective January 1, 2009 made the recommended ...
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Posted on Sep 14, 2010 By Rauseo Law
The Child Support Guidelines are used by the Justices of the Trial Court in setting temporary and final orders of child support , in deciding whether to approve agreements for child support, and in ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2010 By John Rauseo
I am pleased to announce the launch of my new Family Law web site and blog, with an RSS feed available .
Continue reading "Welcome to my Middlesex & Essex County Family Law Blog" »