Blog Posts in December, 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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