Blog Posts in January, 2016

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable in Massachusetts? January 28, 2016
Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch reviews the enforceability of prenuptial agreements in Massachusetts. The answer is yes, as long as they are fair and reasonable to the parties at the time ...
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The Big Move: Obtaining a Court’s Permission to Remove Your Children from MA January 27, 2016
Massachusetts divorce lawyer Nicole K. Levy reviews the law affecting the removal/ relocation of children from the Commonwealth by a parent. On days when the temperature is in the single digits, you ...
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Are RSUs “Income” or “Assets” in Massachusetts Child Support Calculation? January 26, 2016
Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch discusses RSUs and the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines in the recently decided Hoegan v. Hoegan case. On January 22, 2016, the Massachusetts Appeals ...
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Should Massachusetts Join Arizona by Shaming “Deadbeat Parents” over Twitter? January 26, 2016
Massachusetts divorce lawyer Jason V. Owens reviews a new Arizona measure posting names and photos of “deadbeat dads” on Twitter. Should Massachusetts publicize so-called “deadbeat parents” who fail ...
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How Probate Court Judges Punish Dishonesty in Custody Cases January 25, 2016
Massachusetts divorce lawyer Nicole K. Levy explores how Probate and Family Court judges punish dishonesty in child custody cases. Probate Court judges have ways of punishing parties who engage in ...
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Grandparent Rights in Massachusetts: When Can a Court Order Visits? January 20, 2016
Massachusetts family law lawyer Nicole K. Levy reviews if and when grandparents receive visitation rights in Massachusetts. Massachusetts specifically defines the rights of grandparents to visit with ...
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