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Motorcycle Accidents
- Apr 17, 2017 Fatal Brookline Motorcyle Accident Shows Risks to Riders
  Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury
- May 24, 2019 Legal Rights and Remedies: What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Accident Injury Claims in Massachusetts
  Motorcycle Accidents
Criminal Law
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- Apr 29, 2019 What Do Aaron Hernandez and An (Alleged) Kingston Axe-Murderer Have In Common?
  Kimberley Keyes
- Aug 5, 2019 What are the Drunk Driving Laws for 21 and Older Drivers in Massachusetts?
  Criminal Law, James M. Lynch, OUI Defense
- Sep 20, 2019 Texting, Email and Social Media Evidence: The Downfall of Antonio Brown
  Criminal Law, James M. Lynch, Sports Law
- Sep 30, 2020 The Broad Impact of the Massachusetts Wiretapping Statute
  Criminal Law, Family Law, Jason Owens
- May 26, 2012 Legislature Scrambles to Close Melanie’s Law Loophole
  Criminal Law, DUI, James M. Lynch
- Dec 4, 2012 Massachusetts Hardship Licenses and the First Offenders Program
  Criminal Law, DUI, James M. Lynch
- Aug 10, 2015 How Can I Determine the Statute of Limitations for a Crime in Massachusetts?
  Criminal Law
- Apr 13, 2016 Massachusetts Breathalyzer Test under Fire in Court Case
  Criminal Law, DUI, L&O News
DUI
- Apr 10, 2017 Car Crash in Stoneham Highlights Proximate Cause in Personal Injury Cases
  DUI, Personal Injury
- May 24, 2019 Behind the Wheel: How Prescription Medications Can Impact OUI Defense in Massachusetts
  DUI, OUI Defense
Child Support
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- Oct 29, 2019 Modifying Child Support Orders in Massachusetts
  Child Support, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Modification
- Feb 24, 2020 SJC Considers Court-Appointed Lawyers for Child Support Cases
  Child Support, Contempt, Family Law
- Oct 29, 2020 Trial Court Increases Transparency by Announcing 2020-2021 Child Support Task Force for Massachusetts
  Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Nov 16, 2020 Is Lower Child Support Coming to Massachusetts in 2021?
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Aug 3, 2021 Big Child Support Increases Likely Under 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines (UPDATED 8/13/21)
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Oct 11, 2024 To Child Support Task Force: Please Fix How Medical Insurance is Treated Under the Guidelines
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Jan 12, 2021 Massachusetts Legal Organizations Propose Changes to Child Support Task Force
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens, Unmarried Parents
- Jan 19, 2021 Coming in January: Public Forums for 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens, Unmarried Parents
- Mar 4, 2021 PPP Loans Create Confusion in Child Support and Alimony Cases
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Nov 17, 2021 How Do Big Changes to 2021 Guidelines Impact Child Support in MA?
  Child Support, Family Law, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- Feb 3, 2022 How is Child Support Calculated for Unemployed Parents in Massachusetts?
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens, Modification
- Jul 14, 2017 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines: A Closed Process that Lacks Transparency
  Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Jul 18, 2017 How SSDI Works with Child Support in Massachusetts
  Child Support, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes
- Jul 19, 2017 Big Changes Under the 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News, Modification
- Aug 15, 2017 Changes to Child Support for Adult Children and College Expenses Under the 2017 MA Child Support Guidelines
  Child Support, Family Law, L&O News, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- Sep 1, 2017 2017 MA Child Support Guidelines Eliminate Hybrid Orders for 33-49% Parenting Time
  Child Support, Family Law, L&O News, Modification
- Oct 24, 2017 Mass Lawyer's Weekly: Fixes for MA Child Support Guidelines on the Way Thanks to Blogosphere
  Child Support, Family Law, L&O News
- Jan 10, 2018 The Challenge of Modifying College Payment Agreements in Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts
  Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- May 18, 2018 Hon. John D. Casey is New Chief of Probate Court and Revised Child Support Guideline Worksheet on Way
  Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- May 22, 2018 Amended 2018 Child Support Guidelines Will Change Massachusetts Child Support on June 15, 2018
  Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Jun 6, 2018 Appeals Court: Out of Court Agreements to Reduce Child Support Are Not Enforceable, But Some Exceptions Exist
  Child Support, Family Law, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- Oct 31, 2018 Divorced and Unmarried Parents: How New Tax Law Impacts Child Tax Deductions and Child Tax Credits
  Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Tax Law
- Feb 1, 2016 Child Support for Adult Children in Massachusetts: When Does it End?
  Child Support, Family Law, Modification
- Jan 26, 2016 Should Massachusetts Join Arizona by Shaming “Deadbeat Parents” over Twitter?
  Child Support, Family Law, L&O News
- Jan 26, 2016 Are RSUs “Income” or “Assets” in Massachusetts Child Support Calculation?
  Child Support, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch, Modification
- Feb 19, 2016 The Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines: the Basic Framework
  Child Support, Family Law
- Mar 7, 2016 How College Expenses Affect Child Support in Massachusetts
  Child Support, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Jun 6, 2016 Deviations Under the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines
  Child Support, Family Law
- Jun 15, 2016 Comments Now Open on 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines
  Child Support, Family Law, L&O News
- Aug 22, 2016 Who Pays for School: College Expenses and Massachusetts Child Support Agreements
  Child Support, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Oct 26, 2016 What is “Income” in Massachusetts Child Support Calculation?
  Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Apr 30, 2014 Articles published by Jason V. Owens in the Suffolk Journal of Trial & Appellate Advocacy Now Available Online
  Child Support, Criminal Law
- Nov 19, 2011 Child Support Obligations Never Go Away in Massachusetts
  Child Support, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Sep 3, 2015 Can a Parent seek Retroactive Child Support in Massachusetts Back to the Birth of a Child?
  Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Dec 10, 2015 A Broken Formula: Medical Insurance Costs under the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines
  Child Support, Family Law
Family Law
- Dec 14, 2015 Gov. Baker Nominates Two Boston Attorneys to the Probate and Family Court
  Family Law, Judicial News, L&O News
- Mar 26, 2014 Jared Remy Case: What Guardianship May Mean for Remy’s Daughter and the Martell and Remy Families
  Family Law, Guardianships
- Jul 30, 2015 SJC: Free Lawyers for Parents (but not Guardians) in Massachusetts Guardianship Cases
  Family Law, Guardianships, L&O News
- Aug 24, 2016 Harassment Orders in Massachusetts: Are They Issued Too Easily?
  Family Law, Restraining Orders
- Sep 27, 2016 New Form: Affidavit of Filing Certified Copy of Child Custody Judgment c. 209B
  Family Law
- Mar 10, 2016 Judicial Roundup: New Judges at the Plymouth and Norfolk Probate & Family Courts in 2016
  Family Law, Judicial News, L&O News
- Jul 10, 2018 Cape Attorneys Pay Tribute to Hon. Robert A. Scandurra as Retirement from Barnstable Probate and Family Court Approaches
  Family Law, L&O News
- Sep 10, 2018 Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Issues New Rules for Name Change Petitions
  Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Name Change
- Oct 27, 2017 Judicial Roundup: New Probate and Family Court Judges in Middlesex and Western MA, Tierney Lauded by WBA
  Family Law, Judicial News, L&O News
- Sep 21, 2017 How Do Legal Name Changes Work in Massachusetts?
  Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Name Change
- Sep 22, 2017 After the Change of Name: the Many Tasks That Follow a Name Change
  Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Name Change
- Jun 9, 2017 Are Deposition Subpoenas Enforceable in Massachusetts Civil Cases?
  Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Apr 6, 2017 Judicial Roundup: New Judges at Suffolk, Hampden, Middlesex and (Possibly) Essex Probate and Family Courts
  Family Law, Judicial News, L&O News
- Mar 9, 2017 Judicial Roundup: Changes in Lineup at Norfolk Probate and Family Court with Judges Retiring
  Family Law, Judicial News, L&O News
- Apr 24, 2017 SJC: Some Guardians of Minors Entitled to Court-Appointed Attorneys
  Family Law, Guardianships, Jason Owens
- Jul 15, 2021 Judicial Roundup News: 2021 Changes at Barnstable and Norfolk Probate & Family Courts and Parent Education Classes
  Family Law, Judicial News, Kimberley Keyes
- Sep 17, 2021 E-Filing Largely a Failure in Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts
  Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Jan 20, 2023 Kimberley Keyes Named Partner at Lynch & Owens, P.C.
  Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, L&O News
- Jul 17, 2024 Coercive Control: Massachusetts Makes it Easier to Get a 209A Restraining Order
  Family Law, Moriah King, Restraining Orders, Sydney Halloran
- Jul 1, 2022 Judicial Roundup: Judge Ulwick Out as First Justice at Essex Probate Court, Two Associate Justices Reassigned
  Family Law, Judicial News, Kimberley Keyes
- Feb 20, 2019 Judicial Roundup News: 2019 Changes at Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts
  Kimberley Keyes
Alimony
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- Apr 1, 2019 When Can You Modify a Surviving Alimony Agreement?
  Carmela M. Miraglia
- Apr 8, 2019 Using Premarital Cohabitation to Extend Alimony May be Easier than Previously Thought
  Nicole K. Levy
- Jan 29, 2019 Deviating from the MA Alimony Reform Act: Alimony Duration
  Carmela M. Miraglia
- Feb 8, 2019 Calls for Changes to Massachusetts Alimony Law to Address Federal Tax Change and Close “Lifetime Alimony” Loophole
  Jason Owens
- Feb 15, 2019 Alimony is Still Tax Deductible in Massachusetts for State Income Tax Purposes
  Jason Owens
- May 21, 2020 Mediating Modifications of Child Support and Alimony During the Coronavirus Crisis
  Alimony, Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Support, Coronavirus, Divorce, Mediation , Unmarried Parents
- Nov 22, 2019 How to Use Financial Experts in Divorce Mediation
  Alimony, Divorce, Jason Owens, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- Aug 10, 2022 SJC Upends Alimony and Child Support in Dramatic Landmark Ruling
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Apr 14, 2022 Alimony Obligations May Be Extended if an Ex-Spouse Gets Sick
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- Jun 21, 2021 Big Appeals Court Decision Impacts Child Support and Alimony in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Dec 12, 2023 Watch Attorney Owens Appear before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
  Alimony, Divorce, Jason Owens, Judicial News
- Feb 3, 2025 Increasing Massachusetts Alimony Through a Complaint for Modification
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Moriah King
- Feb 11, 2025 The Risks and Benefits of Self-Adjusting Alimony Orders in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Moriah King
- Apr 8, 2021 Appeals Court: Reducing Alimony Requires Analysis of Income and Assets in Mass
  Alimony, Nicole K. Levy
- Jun 3, 2020 Modifying Child Support and Alimony for Self-Employed Parties
  Alimony, Child Support, Coronavirus, Divorce, Family Law, Modification
- Apr 7, 2025 Exploring the Interaction Between Openshaw and Cavanagh Decisions in Massachusetts Alimony Cases
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- May 3, 2017 Public Hearing on Proposed Alimony Reform Law Scheduled for May 15, 2017
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- May 15, 2017 Boston Globe Magazine Urges Passage of Alimony Reform Bill in MA House
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Mar 27, 2017 Battle Lines Drawn on Alimony Reform in MA State Senate
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Jan 18, 2017 New Alimony Reform Bill Filed Ahead of January 20, 2017 Deadline
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Jan 26, 2017 Alimony Reform Bill Faces Feb. 4th Deadline for Co-Sponsors (Updated 2/4/17)
  Alimony, Divorce, L&O News
- Feb 13, 2017 Are Stock Options and RSUs Income or Assets in a MA Divorce?
  Alimony, Child Support, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Feb 21, 2017 When Does the Clock Start Running for Durational Alimony in Massachusetts?
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News, Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 7, 2017 Preparing Financial Statements in Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Cases
  Alimony, Child Support, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 16, 2017 Appeals Court: Child Support Ending can Trigger Alimony Increase
  Alimony, Child Support, Family Law, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- May 25, 2017 Can a Party Fired for Employee Misconduct Seek a Reduction in Child Support or Alimony?
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- Jun 15, 2017 Do Wives Ever Pay Alimony to Husbands in Massachusetts?
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Jun 19, 2017 SJC Rules on the "Retroactivity" of the Alimony Reform Act, Again
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, L&O News, Modification
- Jun 21, 2017 For Wealthy Parents, an Increase in Income May Not Trigger Increased Child Support
  Alimony, Child Support, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Modification
- Jun 26, 2017 When Can a Judge Extend Alimony Beyond Federal Retirement Age Under the Alimony Reform Act?
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Jul 6, 2017 When a Court Reduces Child Support While Alimony Continues
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- Sep 25, 2017 Alimony Reform Effort Continues Despite Two Years of Inaction in Massachusetts Senate
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News, Modification
- Oct 17, 2017 SJC: Alimony Limited to Marital Lifestyle in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News, Nicole K. Levy
- Jul 12, 2017 Boston Globe Urges End to Lifetime Alimony in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Modification
- Nov 3, 2017 Republican Tax Bill Would Eliminate Alimony Tax Deduction Nationwide and in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Oct 25, 2017 End of Child Support is Grounds for New Alimony Order in MA Appeals Court Case
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Modification
- Sep 12, 2017 Use of Unallocated Support Encouraged in 2017 MA Child Support Guidelines
  Alimony, Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law
- Oct 23, 2017 MA Appeals Court: When Child Support Ends, a Lifetime of Alimony (for Some) Begins
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News, Modification
- Jan 15, 2018 Appeals Court: Alimony Appropriate Following Six-Year Marriage When Spouse is Disabled
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Jan 22, 2018 Appeals Court Increases Confusion Over Alimony Duration with Ruling that Burdens MA Probate & Family Court Judges
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes
- Dec 17, 2017 New Tax Bill Kills Alimony Deductions, Hastens Societal Changes
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Dec 28, 2017 Alimony Reform Effort Roles On, Despite Hurdles on Beacon Hill
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- Feb 5, 2018 With Time Running Out, Alimony Reform Advocates Face Desperation in MA Senate
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Oct 2, 2018 MA Appeals Court: Wife's Poor Health Valid Grounds for Alimony Deviation
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- Jul 31, 2018 What Court Filing Limits Alimony Duration in a Divorce?
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Nov 15, 2018 Tax Court: Paying an Ex-Spouse’s Student Loans is a Form of Alimony
  Alimony, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Oct 9, 2018 New Alimony Law in New Hampshire Similar to Massachusetts Statute
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- May 31, 2018 Cohabitating Before Marriage Can Increase Alimony Payments in MA
  Alimony, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Jun 26, 2018 The Difference Between Eliminating Alimony Arrears and Child Support Arrears
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Feb 14, 2018 Divorce Mediation Keeps Alimony Focus on the Future
  Alimony, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Feb 15, 2018 Sen. Brownberger Prevents Vote on Alimony Bill, Dismisses Three-Year Reform Effort as "Chaff"
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Apr 10, 2018 Deadline for Tax Deductible Alimony in Massachusetts is Much Earlier than December 31, 2018
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- May 1, 2018 How Alimony Buyouts Can Maximize Flexibility After a Divorce
  Alimony, Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- Mar 14, 2016 Correcting the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act: New Bill Filed
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News, Modification
- May 16, 2016 Deviations Under the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- May 20, 2016 “Alimony Re-Reform Act” Inches Closer to Passage in Massachusetts House
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Jan 28, 2016 Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable in Massachusetts?
  Alimony, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch, Prenuptial
- Oct 18, 2016 Alimony Re-Reform Bill Gains Momentum for 2017 in State Senate
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Oct 24, 2016 Cohabitation not Grounds for Terminating Alimony in Pre-2012 Divorces in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News, Nicole K. Levy
- Sep 20, 2016 Complaints for Contempt for Violations of Child Support, Alimony and Financial Orders in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Child Support, Contempt, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Sep 23, 2016 State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) Endorses Alimony Re-Reform Bill
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Oct 31, 2016 Proving Contempt in Child Support and Alimony Cases in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Child Support, Contempt, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Nov 7, 2016 Temporary Orders for Child Custody, Child Support and Alimony in Massachusetts Family Law Cases
  Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law
- Jan 11, 2017 Alimony Reform Bill Faces January 20, 2017 Deadline for House Sponsors
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Jun 22, 2016 Alimony Re-Reform Passes Massachusetts House in Unanimous (156-0) Vote
  Alimony, Divorce, L&O News
- Jun 22, 2016 Alimony Re-Reform Bill Awaits Vote in House as MA Legislative Session Nears End
  Alimony, Divorce, L&O News
- Jul 20, 2016 Proving Cohabitation Under the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes
- Jul 28, 2016 Time Nearly Out for Massachusetts Senate to Pass Alimony Re-Reform Bill in 2016
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Aug 2, 2016 State Senate Declines Vote on Alimony Reform and Child Custody Bills in 2016
  Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Aug 8, 2016 Income Attribution in Massachusetts Child Support and Alimony Cases
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law
- Aug 5, 2015 MA Appeals Court: Definition for “Length of Marriage” Different for Alimony vs. Property
  Alimony, Division of Assets, Divorce, L&O News
- Jul 29, 2015 Merger vs Survival in Massachusetts Divorce Agreements – What’s the Difference?
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- Jan 6, 2015 Should Alimony Start After Child Support Ends?
  Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Jan 30, 2015 Massachusetts SJC: Lifetime Alimony Survives
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- Jun 29, 2015 Unallocated Support in Massachusetts: Purposes, Pluses and Pitfalls
  Alimony, Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law
- Nov 3, 2011 Determining Self-Employment Income for Child Support Purposes in Massachusetts
  Alimony, Child Support, Family Law
- May 23, 2011 Mass Close to Adopting Alimony Structure Featured on AlimonyFormula.com
  Alimony, Family Law
- Jan 11, 2016 How Will the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Social Security Changes Impact My Divorce?
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law
- Jan 15, 2016 When Can I Modify an Alimony Judgment in Massachusetts?
  Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Modification
- Sep 4, 2015 Are you a High Net Worth Divorce Client?
  Alimony, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
Personal Injury
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- Aug 24, 2015 My Doctor Made a Mistake. Do I have a Medical Malpractice Claim?
  Personal Injury
- Feb 29, 2016 How Comparative Negligence Affects Damages in Auto Accident Cases in Massachusetts
  Personal Injury
- Feb 12, 2016 How Do Auto Insurers Evaluate Personal Injury Claims?
  Personal Injury
- Jun 14, 2017 Death of Professional Cyclist Highlights Dangers of Road Biking
  Personal Injury
- May 4, 2017 Distracted Driving, Seat Belts, and the Rise in Road Fatalities
  Personal Injury
- Apr 26, 2017 Traffic-Related Fatalities Spiked in 2016
  Personal Injury
Divorce
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- May 17, 2017 Common Law Marriage is Not Legal in Massachusetts - Except When It Is
  Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes
- Jun 5, 2017 Lynch & Owens Launches: South Shore Divorce Mediation
  Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
- Jun 22, 2017 Even if Unsuccessful, Mediation Narrows Down the Issues for Litigation
  Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Jul 10, 2017 A Comparison: Divorce Mediation vs. Divorce Litigation
  Divorce, Mediation
- Jun 30, 2017 What Issues Can be Handled Through Divorce Mediation?
  Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Jul 31, 2017 Requirements for a 209A Restraining Order: Objectively Reasonable Fear and Imminence of Harm
  Divorce, James M. Lynch, Restraining Orders
- Sep 5, 2017 How Divorce Mediation Helps Spouses Divide Marital Property Fairly
  Divorce, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Sep 7, 2017 Mediated Divorce Agreements Are Less Likely to be Violated
  Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Sep 8, 2017 Three Things that Mediation is NOT
  Divorce, Mediation
- Apr 17, 2017 Mediate Your Divorce with Nicole K. Levy of South Shore Divorce Mediation
  Divorce, L&O News, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Apr 20, 2018 Wicked Stupid Laws: Former Spouses Who Cohabitate After Divorce "Guilty of Adultery" in Massachusetts
  Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes
- Jun 22, 2018 Divorce Mediation for Small Business and Family Business Owners
  Divorce, Mediation , Mediation Coaching, Nicole K. Levy
- Sep 14, 2018 Shuttle Diplomacy Helps Resolve High-Conflict Divorce Mediations
  Divorce, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 27, 2018 Tax Reform and Divorce: Is Your Divorce Mediator Tax-Aware?
  Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation , Tax Law
- Jan 15, 2018 The Importance of Defining Your Goals Before Divorce Mediation
  Divorce, Mediation , Mediation Coaching, Nicole K. Levy
- Oct 26, 2017 Understanding Interests Vs. Positions in Divorce Mediation
  Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Nov 2, 2017 Mediating High Net Worth Divorces for Wealthy Spouses
  Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Mar 21, 2016 What is the 90-Day “Nisi Period” in a Massachusetts Divorce?
  Divorce, Family Law
- Mar 30, 2016 I am Getting Divorced: When Can I File a “Single” Status Tax Return?
  Divorce, Family Law
- Apr 4, 2016 Domicile and Jurisdiction: When One Spouse Moves to Massachusetts and Files for Divorce
  Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- May 23, 2016 Can MA Spouses be Bound by a “Memo of Understanding” that Merely Outlines a Final Divorce Agreement?
  Divorce, Family Law
- Apr 8, 2016 What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring an Attorney: a Mediator’s Perspective
  Divorce, Family Law, Mediation , Modification
- Jun 29, 2016 Massachusetts Divorce Law Round-Up: New Case Law in June 2016
  Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Apr 22, 2016 Three Prenup Drafting Tips from the Appeals Court: Pisano v. Pisano
  Divorce, Family Law, Prenuptial
- Aug 25, 2015 The Ashley Madison Hack: a Divorce Attorney’s View
  Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Aug 28, 2015 Ashley Madison: 11 Million Men vs. 2,000 Women
  Divorce, L&O News
- Aug 6, 2015 You only Hear about Divorce Mediations that Fail
  Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
- Jul 17, 2015 What Makes a Separation Agreement in Massachusetts?
  Divorce, Family Law
- Oct 1, 2015 When can a Judge Order a Party to Pay Their Spouse's Legal Fees in Massachusetts Divorce?
  Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Oct 7, 2015 Fault vs. No Fault Divorce in Massachusetts
  Divorce, Family Law
- Sep 17, 2015 Will a Massachusetts Judge Approve a Divorce Agreement with One Party Present?
  Divorce, Family Law
- Dec 21, 2015 Official Divorce and Family Law Forms Now Available at lynchowens.com
  Divorce, Family Law
- Dec 29, 2015 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 5 – Filing and Service of a Complaint for Divorce
  Divorce, Family Law
- Apr 14, 2025 Boom or Bust: Does the Economy Impact Your Divorce Decision?
  Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Jan 8, 2018 How Basic Legal Arguments Can Help Non-Lawyers in Divorce Mediation
  Divorce, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- Apr 1, 2019 This is When to Bring Up Potential Power Imbalances in Divorce Mediation
  Divorce, Mediation
- Jul 19, 2019 Mediation Works Even After a Complaint for Divorce Has Been Filed
  Divorce, Mediation
- Jan 18, 2023 Defamation in Divorce and Domestic Violence Cases: After Depp v. Heard
  Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Restraining Orders
- Jan 21, 2025 Listen to Nicole K. Levy's Appearance on McNamaraOnMoney
  Divorce, Family Law, L&O News, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Dec 13, 2024 What is the Current State of the Law on Prenuptial Agreements in Massachusetts?
  Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Prenuptial
- May 19, 2023 2023 Decision Offers Key Insights for Massachusetts Prenuptial Agreements
  Divorce, James M. Lynch, Prenuptial
- Jun 1, 2023 Appeals Court: Order to Vacate Marital Home Justified by Divorcing Parent’s Inappropriate Comments to Child
  Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Restraining Orders
- Nov 6, 2023 Epidemic of Harsh Prenuptial Agreements Strikes Massachusetts
  Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Prenuptial
- Jul 20, 2021 The Benefits of Divorce Mediation over Litigation
  Divorce, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Jan 21, 2021 Massachusetts Divorce Conciliation FAQs
  Divorce, Jason Owens
- Jan 21, 2021 Massachusetts Divorce Mediation FAQs
  Divorce, Jason Owens, Mediation
- Sep 22, 2021 What’s Your Divorce Mediation Preparation Checklist?
  Divorce, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Dec 30, 2019 SJC Decision Deals Blow to Domestic Violence Victims in Child Custody Cases
  Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Modification, Restraining Orders
- Feb 28, 2020 How A Mediation Coach Can Help Your Divorce
  Divorce, Mediation , Mediation Coaching, Nicole K. Levy
- Oct 26, 2018 How Different Mediation Styles Address Power Imbalances
  Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- Jan 21, 2019 Nine Ways Marriage Changes Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
  Nicole K. Levy
- May 7, 2019 How to Prepare for Divorce
  Family Law, Jason Owens
- Sep 30, 2019 Are You Ready for a Divorce?
  Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Oct 7, 2019 What If My Spouse Wants a Divorce but I Still Love Them?
  Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Oct 9, 2019 The South Shore Divorce Mediation Blog is a Great Place to Learn
  Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Mediation
Sports Law
- Dec 9, 2015 Brady Brief to Appeals Court Available for Downloading
  Sports Law
L&O News
- Aug 27, 2015 Did the NFL Destroy Key Deflategate Evidence?
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Sep 4, 2015 Berman Opinion Mocks Wells’ “Independent” Deflategate Investigation
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Sep 9, 2015 Why ESPN Ignored League-wide “Signal Decoding” in its New Spygate Story
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Sep 1, 2015 How Judge Berman Will Embarrass the NFL in Deflategate Opinion
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Sep 3, 2015 The Real Reason Goodell Won’t Seek a Stay of Berman Deflategate Decision
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Sep 3, 2015 Berman Roasts Goodell in Deflategate Appeal
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Dec 31, 2015 Will Tom Brady Sue Goodell / NFL for Defamation of Character?
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Dec 18, 2015 Expect Big Win for Tom Brady in Deflategate Round II Appeal
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Dec 24, 2015 Can Brady Sue the NFL for Defamation?
  L&O News, Sports Law
- May 8, 2014 Google Scholar Makes Case Law Available to the Masses
- Jun 5, 2014 Lynch & Owens in the News
- Apr 22, 2011 Massachusetts Bankruptcy Exemptions
- Aug 14, 2015 Brady v. Goodell: Who Had the Better Week?
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Aug 24, 2015 The Steve Garvey Case is not Goodell’s Silver Bullet in Brady Deflategate Appeal
  L&O News, Sports Law
- Sep 14, 2016 What is Proper Dress and / or Attire for a Court Hearing?
- Apr 13, 2016 Massachusetts Practice: Motions to Withdraw and Informed Consent
- May 2, 2018 MCLE Family Law Conference Panel to Feature Jason Owens, Esq. of Lynch & Owens, P.C.
- Mar 11, 2017 Medical Condition May Have Caused Brockton Car Crash
  L&O News, Personal Injury
- Jan 27, 2017 Will President’s Sister Swing Supreme Court Pick?
  L&O News
- Feb 1, 2017 The Gorsuch Nomination: Will This Be A “Nuclear Winter”?
  L&O News
- Jan 24, 2017 Colorado Judge Rumored to be Supreme Court Frontrunner
  L&O News
- Jan 19, 2017 R. Christian Haufler (1952-2017)
  L&O News
Child Custody
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- Apr 6, 2025 Child Custody Laws in Massachusetts: What Every Parent Needs to Know
  Child Custody
- Jun 5, 2020 How Does Child Custody Change When a Parent Gets Sick?
  Child Custody, Coronavirus, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Modification
- Jun 22, 2020 Appeals Court Further Limits Grandparent Visitation in Massachusetts
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Guardianships, Nicole K. Levy, Unmarried Parents
- Jul 1, 2020 Mass. Probate & Family Courts to Re-Open in July and August
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Unmarried Parents
- Dec 29, 2021 Appealing Child Custody Decisions in Massachusetts
  Child Custody, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Jul 11, 2022 Cyberbullying and Snooping During Divorce: Improving Your Electronic Hygiene
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy, Restraining Orders
- Nov 30, 2020 Most In-Person Hearings at Mass Probate & Family Courts Delayed Until January 8, 2021
  Child Custody, Coronavirus, Divorce, Family Law
- Dec 2, 2020 Divorced Parents Face Uncertain Holidays as Covid Limits Travel and Gatherings
  Child Custody, Coronavirus, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 12, 2024 Understanding Child Custody: When a Child Refuses to See a Parent
  Child Custody, Contempt, Family Law, Sydney Halloran
- Jan 14, 2025 Massachusetts Redefines De Facto Parentage with New Law in 2025
  Child Custody, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Jan 17, 2025 When Do Massachusetts Courts Order Sole Legal Custody for One Parent?
  Child Custody, Family Law, Sydney Halloran
- Jun 10, 2019 How Do Courts Decide Child Custody Cases?
  Family Law, Jason Owens
- Apr 15, 2019 Seven Ways that Massachusetts Courts Determine Parental Unfitness
  Guardianships, Nicole K. Levy
- Apr 17, 2019 Co-Parenting: The Challenge for Divorced and Separated Parents
  Child Custody, Divorce, Mediation , Mediation Coaching, Nicole K. Levy, Unmarried Parents
- Apr 8, 2019 How Do You Mediate Parenting Time for Out-of-State Parents?
  Child Custody, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Mar 5, 2019 How Does Legal Marijuana Impact Child Custody Cases?
  Nicole K. Levy
- Jun 1, 2020 SJC holds that Non-Disparagement orders are Unconstitutional ‘Prior Restraint’ on Speech in Child Custody Cases
  Child Custody, Contempt, Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes
- Jun 26, 2020 Why Courts Modify Child Custody and Parenting Time
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes, Unmarried Parents
- Oct 30, 2019 Mediating Shared Physical Custody Agreements in Massachusetts
  Child Custody, Divorce, Jason Owens, Mediation
- Sep 24, 2019 SJC Decision Could Have Major Impact on Child Custody Cases Involving Domestic Violence
  Child Custody, Family Law, Jason Owens, Modification
- Nov 18, 2019 Mediating Tips: Child Custody and Parenting Time
  Child Custody, Divorce, James M. Lynch, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- Jan 10, 2017 What Does "Parental Unfitness" Mean in Massachusetts?
  Child Custody, Department of Children and Families, Family Law, Guardianships
- Jan 19, 2017 Domestic Restraining Orders: Traps for Unwary Parents
  Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law, James M. Lynch, Restraining Orders
- Mar 17, 2017 When Increased Parenting Time Causes Lower Child Support
  Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Mar 7, 2017 The Challenge of Parental Alienation
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Apr 5, 2017 Admissibility of GAL Reports in Child Custody Cases Growing Murky
  Child Custody, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Apr 12, 2017 International Travel: A Source of Conflict in Child Custody Cases
  Child Custody, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Apr 13, 2017 Court Holds Parent in Contempt for Shared Custody Bad Behavior
  Child Custody, Contempt, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Sep 26, 2017 Multiple Errors Distort 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines, Fixes Reportedly Coming (UPDATED 10/6/17)
  Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law, L&O News
- Jun 19, 2018 Grandparent Visitation More Challenging Than Ever in Massachusetts
  Child Custody, Family Law, Guardianships, Nicole K. Levy
- Aug 7, 2018 Orders for the Release of Confidential Drug Treatment Records in Child Custody/Welfare Cases
  Child Custody, Department of Children and Families, Family Law, Guardianships, Kimberley Keyes
- Aug 9, 2018 How Joint Bank Accounts Can Assist Co-Parenting
  Child Custody, Divorce, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy, Unmarried Parents
- Jul 24, 2018 Appeals Court: Divorced Mom's Work Commute is Grounds for Changing Child's School Despite Shared Custody
  Child Custody, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Oct 16, 2018 Divorce, Custody Disputes and the Terrible Epidemic of Murder-Suicide
  Child Custody, Family Law, Restraining Orders
- Nov 30, 2018 Child Custody: The Benefits of Mediating Holiday Schedules
  Child Custody, Divorce, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy, Unmarried Parents
- Nov 15, 2017 The Slow Process of Changing a Temporary Order for Child Custody in Probate Court
  Child Custody, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Apr 8, 2016 Nicole K. Levy Guest Blogs on Legal Custody at Scaling the Summit: Assumption 4 of 4 – Presumption of Shared Legal Custody
  Child Custody, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Apr 5, 2016 Nicole K. Levy Guest Blogs on Legal Custody at Scaling the Summit: Assumption 3 of 4 – The Shared Custody “Veto Power”
  Child Custody, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Apr 1, 2016 Nicole K. Levy Guest Blogs on Legal Custody at Scaling the Summit: Assumption 2 of 4 – Consent to Medical Treatment
  Child Custody, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 29, 2016 Nicole K. Levy Guest Blogs on “Legal Custody Assumptions” at Scaling the Summit – Assumption 1 of 4 – Access to School & Medical Records
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
- Mar 28, 2016 Child Custody Jurisdiction: What is the “Home State”?
  Child Custody, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Feb 29, 2016 Did Massachusetts Pass a Law Granting Parental Rights to Rapists?
  Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law, L&O News
- Jan 27, 2016 The Big Move: Obtaining a Court’s Permission to Remove Your Children from MA
  Child Custody, Family Law
- Feb 16, 2016 The Dismal Treatment of Child Sex Abuse Victims in Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts
  Child Custody, Department of Children and Families, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Feb 17, 2016 Father vs. Dad: When a Step-Dad may be Granted Custody after Mom’s Death
  Child Custody, Family Law, Guardianships
- Feb 4, 2016 Child Relocation: What Recent Massachusetts Removal Case Law Tells Us
  Child Custody, Family Law, L&O News, Modification, Nicole K. Levy
- Feb 8, 2016 Parents Who Were Never Married: Establishing Paternity in Massachusetts
  Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law
- Nov 21, 2016 Do Rapists Have Parental Rights in Massachusetts?
  Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law, L&O News
- Dec 5, 2016 When Shared Physical Custody is not Appropriate
  Child Custody, Family Law, L&O News, Nicole K. Levy
- Apr 25, 2016 The Crucial First Steps of a DCF "51A Investigation" for Child Abuse or Neglect in MA
  Child Custody, Department of Children and Families, Nicole K. Levy
- May 2, 2016 New Parent Education Requirements in Divorce Cases
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch, L&O News
- Apr 20, 2016 Stone v. Stone: When Probate and Family Court Judges Punish Dishonest or Overly-Litigious Parents by Changing Custody
  Child Custody, Family Law
- May 31, 2016 “Shared Physical Custody” Bill Amended, Continues Progress in Massachusetts Legislature
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Jun 20, 2016 Complaints for Contempt for Violations of Visitation and Custody Orders in Massachusetts
  Child Custody, Contempt, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Jul 18, 2016 Moving (with Children) After Divorce in Massachusetts
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
- Jun 28, 2016 Shared Physical Custody Bill Faces Voting Bottleneck in MA House Committee
  Child Custody, Family Law, L&O News
- Jul 29, 2016 Child Custody Bill Passes House, May not Receive Senate Vote in 2016
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News
- Aug 13, 2015 Does an Unmarried Parent Need a Court’s Permission to Move Outside of Massachusetts?
  Child Custody, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Aug 26, 2015 Can a 16-year old Decide Which Parent to Live With in Massachusetts?
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Jan 18, 2016 My Husband left me for the Babysitter. Will a Judge Order her to Stay Away from my Kids?
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
- Jan 20, 2016 Grandparent Rights in Massachusetts: When Can a Court Order Visits?
  Child Custody, Family Law, Guardianships
- Jan 25, 2016 How Probate Court Judges Punish Dishonesty in Custody Cases
  Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Modification
- Dec 17, 2015 Legislature Debates Presumptive “Shared Physical Custody” in the Massachusetts Child-Centered Family Law
  Child Custody, Family Law, L&O News
- Jan 5, 2016 A Massachusetts Problem: Parental Discipline vs. Child Abuse
  Child Custody, Criminal Law, Department of Children and Families, Family Law, Jason Owens
Division of Assets
- Dec 29, 2015 How Does a Fraudulent Conveyance Affect the Division of Assets in a Massachusetts Divorce?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Jason Owens
- Jan 14, 2016 Drafting QDROs Presents Challenges for Divorce Attorneys
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Sep 10, 2015 What Happens to Retirement Assets in a Massachusetts Divorce?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Sep 24, 2015 Is a Final Division of Assets Modifiable Under Massachusetts Divorce Law?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Oct 13, 2015 What Happens when a Former Spouse Discovers an Undivided Marital Asset Following a Divorce?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Mediation
- Aug 31, 2015 How are Marital Debts Treated in a Massachusetts Divorce?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Aug 6, 2015 SJC: Ex-Husband Entitled to Share of Future Royalties for Best-Selling Novel, Night Circus
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Sep 8, 2016 How Massachusetts Courts Treat Future Inheritances and Expectancy Interests in Divorce Cases
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Oct 6, 2016 Is an Irrevocable Trust a Divisible Asset in a Massachusetts Divorce?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 23, 2016 Obara v. Ghoreisha (2016): a Rare Massachusetts Appeals Court Reversal of a Division of Assets Decision
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News
- May 27, 2016 Ask a Divorce Lawyer: How much will Johnny Depp Regret not having a Prenuptial Agreement in his Divorce from Amber Heard?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, L&O News, Prenuptial
- Dec 8, 2017 Things to Know for Divorcing Couples Who Owe Back Taxes
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Nov 8, 2017 Can a Court Divide a Former Spouse's Pension 14 Years After a Divorce Was Finalized?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes
- Jan 30, 2018 Weinstein Divorce Agreement Shows How Scandal Impacts Prenuptial Agreements
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Prenuptial
- Apr 16, 2018 A Future Inheritance Cannot Be Divided in a Massachusetts Divorce
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- May 1, 2017 Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO): What They Do and When They Do It
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Jason Owens, Sports Law
- Feb 8, 2017 How Liquidity Affects Asset Division in a Divorce
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News, Nicole K. Levy
- Feb 9, 2017 Rule 411: the Automatic Restraining Order in MA Divorce Cases
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, L&O News, Nicole K. Levy
- Jan 30, 2017 The Opportunity to Acquire Future Assets: How Family Wealth Can Impact the Division of Assets
  Division of Assets, Divorce, L&O News, Nicole K. Levy
- Sep 12, 2019 Appraising the Value of a Small Business in a Divorce
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Jan 29, 2020 How Courts Value and Divide Artwork in a Divorce
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Kimberley Keyes
- Mar 18, 2019 Do Courts Divide Student Loan Debt in a Divorce?
  Nicole K. Levy
- Jan 2, 2019 Dividing Complex Financial Assets in Divorce Mediation
  Division of Assets, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Jul 9, 2019 How Do Massachusetts Courts Treat Out-of-State Prenuptial Agreements in a Divorce?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens, Prenuptial
- Aug 12, 2019 Protecting Family Trust Assets from a Beneficiary’s Divorce
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Mar 19, 2024 Massachusetts Divorce Business Valuations: Are “Good Will” Discounts Allowed?
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Dec 7, 2023 MA Appeals Court: Husband not Responsible for Divorce Payout After Ex-Wife’s Attempted Murder
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Jason Owens
- Mar 25, 2025 Massachusetts’ Unique Treatment of Future Inheritances in Divorce Cases
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Sydney Halloran
- Apr 9, 2025 Handling Cryptocurrency in Divorce: Challenges and Strategies
  Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law, Sydney Halloran
Department of Children and Families
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- Sep 3, 2019 Tips for Surviving a 51A DCF Investigation for Child Neglect or Abuse
  Department of Children and Families, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Jul 29, 2019 Responding to DCF Findings of "Substantiated Concern" in Child Neglect and Abuse Investigations
  Department of Children and Families, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- May 14, 2019 Surviving a DCF Family Assessment in Massachusetts
  Nicole K. Levy
- May 28, 2019 The DCF Fair Hearing Process: Appealing Supported Findings of Child Neglect or Abuse
  Nicole K. Levy
- Nov 11, 2019 Do Not Underestimate the Seriousness of a DCF Investigation
  Department of Children and Families, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
- Feb 9, 2016 Feds: Massachusetts has Highest Child Abuse and Neglect Rate in Nation
  Department of Children and Families, L&O News
- Jan 7, 2016 Three SJC Justices Blast DCF in Recent "Spanking" Decision
  Department of Children and Families, Jason Owens, Judicial News, L&O News
- Dec 18, 2015 Shakeup at DCF: 10 Workers Fired
  Department of Children and Families, Jason Owens
- Dec 18, 2015 DCF Wants to Talk to me About my Children. What do I do?
  Department of Children and Families, Nicole K. Levy
Modification
- Aug 28, 2019 Do Separated Spouses Need to Get Along for Mediation to Work?
  Modification, Nicole K. Levy
Contempt
- Jun 13, 2016 Complaints for Contempt in Massachusetts: A Comprehensive Review of the Law of Contempt Actions in the Probate & Family Court
  Contempt, Family Law, Nicole K. Levy
Judicial News
- Jun 11, 2018 Judicial Roundup: New Judges in Norfolk and Barnstable Probate and Family Courts Coming in 2018
  Judicial News
Mediation
- Apr 24, 2018 Two Situations Where Collaborative Law Can Help Resolve Your Divorce
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Nov 30, 2018 Is Divorce Mediation Faster than Litigation?
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Dec 6, 2018 The Top Four Questions to Ask in Your Divorce Mediation
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Nov 30, 2017 How Long Will My Divorce Mediation Take to Complete?
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Nov 8, 2017 Tips for Finding the Right Divorce Mediator for Your Family
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Dec 13, 2017 Overcoming Negative Emotions in the Mediation Process
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Oct 3, 2017 How Mediating Child Custody Agreements and Parenting Time Protects Families
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Sep 1, 2017 I’m in Mediation, do I need a Lawyer too?
  Mediation
- Jun 23, 2017 What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Mediator?
  Mediation
- Jun 20, 2017 How Mediation Rewards Creativity to Resolve Disputes
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 25, 2019 My Spouse Hired a Divorce Mediation Coach…What Should I Do?
  Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Jul 28, 2017 Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation for Your Divorce?
  Mediation
- Oct 14, 2018 Comparing the 3 Major Styles of Mediation
  Mediation
- Mar 12, 2019 Agreeing to a “Marriage End Date” Can Reduce Stress in Divorce Mediation
  Mediation
James M. Lynch
- Apr 14, 2021 What Does a Declaration of Homestead Protect in Massachusetts?
  James M. Lynch
- Feb 1, 2019 Can “Pat Patriot” Sue Jamal Adams Over his Pro Bowl Injury?
  James M. Lynch
- Jun 21, 2019 Why Underinsured Motorist Coverage Is So Important
  James M. Lynch, Personal Injury
- Feb 12, 2020 Representing Defendants in Extension Hearings for 209A Restraining Orders
  James M. Lynch, Restraining Orders
- Dec 3, 2019 The Challenge of Modifying 209A Restraining Orders
  James M. Lynch, Restraining Orders
- Dec 10, 2019 Liability for Injuries in Youth Sports - Where do the Courts Draw the Line?
  James M. Lynch, Personal Injury, Sports Law
- Mar 21, 2017 Understanding the 209A Restraining Order Process
  James M. Lynch, Restraining Orders
- Mar 24, 2017 Stolen U-Haul Crash in Revere Shows Limits of Accident Liability
  James M. Lynch, Personal Injury
- Mar 29, 2017 Extending Emergency 209A Domestic Restraining Orders
  James M. Lynch, Restraining Orders
- Aug 17, 2016 Appeals Court MedPay Decision: A Victory for Massachusetts Consumers
  James M. Lynch, L&O News, Personal Injury
- Dec 19, 2016 Snow and Ice Injuries: What are my rights?
  James M. Lynch, Personal Injury
- Aug 24, 2015 You’ve Been Falsely Accused in a Restraining Order Proceeding. Now what?
  James M. Lynch, Restraining Orders
- May 13, 2011 Payment of Medical Bills After an Auto Accident
  James M. Lynch, Personal Injury
- Sep 6, 2011 HEY, THAT’S MY TREE!: Tree Cutting Liability in Massachusetts
  James M. Lynch, Personal Injury
- Aug 22, 2012 Does My Motorcycle Insurance Really Cover My Injuries?
  James M. Lynch, Motorcycle Accidents
Kimberley Keyes
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- May 12, 2017 Switching 209A Order to Harassment Protection Order Violates Due Process
  Kimberley Keyes, Restraining Orders
- Jul 13, 2017 How Mediating Child Support Issues Can Benefit Families
  Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Aug 29, 2017 How Using Mediation Avoids Many Common Problems with Prenuptial Agreements
  Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Feb 7, 2018 The “Co-Worker Rule” Helps Spouses set Boundaries During a Divorce
  Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Dec 18, 2017 Setting Boundaries During Divorce: The Co-Worker Rule
  Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Sep 25, 2018 What "Harassment" Must a Plaintiff Show to Obtain a Harassment Protection Order in Massachusetts Under Chapter 258E?
  Kimberley Keyes, Restraining Orders
- Nov 12, 2019 Congress Should Pass the National Mediation Policy Act (NMPA)
  Kimberley Keyes, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- Feb 7, 2019 Splitting Complex Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce Mediation
  Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
Jason Owens
- Dec 16, 2019 Netflix’s Marriage Story Shows the Price of Divorce Litigation
  Jason Owens, Mediation
- Jun 9, 2021 Order for “Reasonable” Parenting Time Too Vague for Contempt in Probate & Family Court
  Jason Owens
- Jun 28, 2022 MA Appeals Court Clarifies Standard for Extending 209A and Harassment Orders
  Jason Owens, Restraining Orders
Carmela M. Miraglia
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- Mar 2, 2022 Massachusetts Appeals Court: Rare Reversal of Division of Assets Decision in Divorce
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Oct 24, 2022 Divorcing a Narcissist: Breaking the Cycle of Coercive Control
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
- May 28, 2020 Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act Can Impact Child Support
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Support, Coronavirus, Family Law, Modification
- Feb 14, 2020 What 3 Things Should I Bring to my First Divorce Mediation Session?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Mediation
- Jun 9, 2020 Mediating Child Custody Disputes During the Coronavirus
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Coronavirus, Mediation
- Mar 19, 2020 Massive Coronavirus Layoffs Trigger Child Support and Alimony Reductions Across MA and US
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Coronavirus
- May 6, 2020 Ask Our Attorneys: How has the Coronavirus Impacted Family Law in Massachusetts?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Coronavirus, James M. Lynch, Jason Owens, Kimberley Keyes, L&O News, Nicole K. Levy
- Apr 7, 2020 Coronavirus News: Enforcing Child Support and Alimony Orders During the Crisis
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Coronavirus
- Jan 2, 2019 The Complex Relationship Between Money and Divorce
  Carmela M. Miraglia
- Oct 23, 2019 Can I Keep the Marital Home in my Divorce?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Jun 11, 2019 3 Ways You Can Help Your Children Handle a Divorce
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Custody, Divorce, Mediation
- Oct 11, 2018 Millennials and the Benefits of Mediating Prenuptial Agreements
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Mediation , Prenuptial
- Dec 6, 2018 Postnuptial Agreements Closely Scrutinized in Massachusetts Divorces
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Division of Assets
- Sep 17, 2018 Husband Wins $8.8 Million in Adultery Lawsuit from Alleged "Other Man"
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Oct 4, 2018 The Increased Role of Mediation Coaches in Shuttle Mediation
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- May 15, 2018 The Growing Problem of Digital Spying in Divorce Cases
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law
- Mar 2, 2018 No Damages for Fraudulent Marriage in Massachusetts
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Jul 2, 2018 The Widening Gap Between Science and Massachusetts Paternity Law
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Custody, Family Law
- Jan 10, 2018 Four Negotiating Tips for Divorce Mediation
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Mediation
- Jan 26, 2018 SJC Signals Changes Coming to 'Real Advantage' Test in Child Removal Cases
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
- Mar 27, 2018 Pensions are Divided as Assets in Massachusetts Divorce Cases
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Apr 3, 2018 What Is the Point of Alimony and Why Is It Such a Difficult Topic to Discuss?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Mediation
- Apr 10, 2018 How Hiring a Mediation Coach Can Help You Mediate Your Divorce
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- Nov 17, 2017 New Case Highlights How Mediation Can Craft Unique Child Support Solutions
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Support, Mediation
- Nov 9, 2017 When Should You Start the Divorce Mediation Process?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Mediation , Mediation Coaching
- Nov 7, 2017 Carefully Read Your Court Order, and Other Lessons Learned in Family Law
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Oct 30, 2017 Ever Wonder, What's the Difference Between Mediation and Divorce?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
- Sep 8, 2017 Back to School Doesn't Have to Mean Back to Court
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law
- Sep 25, 2017 Child Support Deviations Encouraged in 2017 MA Guidelines
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Support, Family Law, L&O News
- Oct 18, 2017 Mediating Modifications: Child Custody, Child Support and Alimony
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Mediation
- Oct 19, 2017 How Mediation Helps Unmarried Parents Resolve Child Custody and Child Support Issues
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Custody, Child Support, Mediation
- Aug 27, 2015 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 3 – Your Consult With An Attorney
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Aug 7, 2015 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 1 – Introduction
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Aug 24, 2015 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 2 – What is a Divorce?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Jan 19, 2016 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 6 – Motions for Temporary Orders
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Nov 5, 2015 A Review of the Division of Assets Pursuant to Mandatory Section 34 Factors in a Massachusetts Divorce
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Sep 2, 2015 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 4 – What Issues Are Decided in a Divorce?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Jan 17, 2017 Is January Really "Divorce Month"? Try September or March.
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, L&O News
- Dec 13, 2016 When Can Child Support Arrears be Reduced in Massachusetts?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Child Support, Family Law, L&O News
- Feb 18, 2016 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 7 – How Discovery is Conducted in a Massachusetts Divorce
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Apr 11, 2016 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 10 – Divorce Trial (and the Many Challenges it Poses)
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Apr 18, 2016 What is the Fabric of the Marriage?
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law
- Mar 28, 2016 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 8 – Pretrial Conferences and Status Conferences
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
- Apr 6, 2016 Lynch & Owens Divorce Series: Step 9 – Divorce Negotiation, Settlement, and Separation Agreements
  Carmela M. Miraglia, Divorce, Family Law
Nicole K. Levy
- Apr 3, 2017 209A Restraining Orders Can Be Abused
  Nicole K. Levy, Restraining Orders
Coronavirus
- Apr 9, 2020 Court Filings and Covid-19: How to File Agreements in MA Probate & Family Courts During Crisis
  Coronavirus, Divorce, Kimberley Keyes, Mediation
- Apr 9, 2020 Coronavirus Updates: Massachusetts Probate & Family Court News and Updates
  Coronavirus, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Apr 15, 2020 Mediation is the Best Divorce Option During the Coronavirus Crisis
  Coronavirus, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 2, 2020 Can Coronavirus Fears Allow Parents to Cancel Court-Ordered Visitation?
  Coronavirus, Jason Owens
- Mar 14, 2020 Coronavirus Court Closures: How Covid-19 is Shutting Courts in Divorce and Family Law Cases
  Coronavirus, Jason Owens, L&O News
- Mar 15, 2020 Massachusetts Trial Court Announces Comprehensive Response to Coronavirus for MA Courts (WITH UPDATES)
  Coronavirus, Jason Owens, L&O News
- May 14, 2020 Using Short-Term Mediation While Courts are Closed Due to Coronavirus
  Coronavirus, Divorce, Mediation , Nicole K. Levy
- Mar 19, 2020 Surviving Coronavirus: Video Mediation For Divorce and Family Law Issues
  Coronavirus, Divorce, James M. Lynch, Mediation
- Mar 26, 2020 Coronavirus News: County-by-County Info for Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts (With Updates)
  Coronavirus, Jason Owens, Judicial News
- Jul 6, 2020 Massachusetts Trial Court Desperate for $160 Million Technology Bill from Legislature
  Coronavirus
- Jun 12, 2020 When Will Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts Fully Reopen?
  Coronavirus, Divorce, Family Law
- May 13, 2020 Nine Ways to Plan for Divorce During Quarantine
  Coronavirus, Divorce, Family Law, James M. Lynch
- Jan 21, 2021 Conciliation and Evaluative Mediation: Robust Alternatives to Litigation
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