Lynch & Owens Blog

How Do Courts Decide Child Custody Cases? June 10, 2019

Family Law Attorney Jason V. Owens explores how family court judges analyze and decide cases involving child custody and parenting time. If you are getting divorced and have children, or if you’re an ...

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The DCF Fair Hearing Process: Appealing Supported Findings of Child Neglect or Abuse May 28, 2019

DCF Attorney Nicole K. Levy outlines the DCF Fair Hearing process for individuals seeking to appeal a supported finding of neglect or abuse. In Massachusetts, the Department of Children and Families ...

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Surviving a DCF Family Assessment in Massachusetts May 14, 2019

Massachusetts DCF Attorney Nicole K. Levy reviews DCF’s “family assessment” process following a supported findings of child neglect or abuse. Once the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has ...

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How to Prepare for Divorce May 7, 2019

Once you realize that divorce is the only option—preferably after seeking couples’ therapy and taking all necessary steps to make the marriage work—there are several important steps to take before you ...

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What Do Aaron Hernandez and An (Alleged) Kingston Axe-Murderer Have In Common? April 29, 2019

The strange connection between a 1966 double-murder, the former Patriots star’s suicide, and a questionable legal theory is a tale that spans five decades. In 1966, the town of Kingston, Massachusetts ...

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Seven Ways that Massachusetts Courts Determine Parental Unfitness April 15, 2019

Massachusetts DCF Attorney Nicole K. Levy reviews the factors that Massachusetts judges use to identify unfit parents in Juvenile and Probate and Family Courts. Claims of parental unfitness are ...

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