Blog Posts in November, 2010
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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