Posts In Family Law

Coronavirus News: County-by-County Info for Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts Mar 26

We are posting each Massachusetts county’s orders and instructions for Probate & Family Court operations during the coronavirus as ...

Massive Coronavirus Layoffs Trigger Child Support and Alimony Reductions Across MA and US Mar 19

Coronavirus driven layoffs and job losses are triggering dramatic reductions in child support and alimony in Massachusetts and ...

Massachusetts Trial Court Announces Comprehensive Response to Coronavirus for MA Courts (WITH UPDATES) Mar 15

Massachusetts Attorney Jason V. Owens reviews sweeping new rules for MA court operations during the Coronavirus pandemic. UPDATE ...

Coronavirus Court Closures: How Covid-19 is Shutting Courts in Divorce and Family Law Cases Mar 14

Family Law Attorney Jason V. Owens discusses Covid-19 court closures and the impact on divorce and child custody cases. [ UPDATE ...

Can Coronavirus Fears Allow Parents to Cancel Court-Ordered Visitation? Mar 02

Family Law Attorney Jason V. Owens explores the factors effecting parenting time during the novel coronavirus outbreak. [MULTIPLE ...

SJC Considers Court-Appointed Lawyers for Child Support Cases Feb 24

Attorney Jason V. Owens discusses whether the SJC will rule in favor of court-appointed attorneys for child support defendants ...

How Courts Value and Divide Artwork in a Divorce Jan 29

Attorney Kimberley Keyes explores the complexities of valuing and dividing fine art in a divorce. Click here for print friendly ...

SJC Decision Deals Blow to Domestic Violence Victims in Child Custody Cases Dec 30

Attorney Jason V. Owens reviews an important decision that limits the impact of past domestic abuse in child custody cases by the ...

Do Not Underestimate the Seriousness of a DCF Investigation Nov 11

DCF attorney Nicole K. Levy examines common mistakes made by parents and caregivers under investigation by DCF for child neglect ...

Modifying Child Support Orders in Massachusetts Oct 29

Massachusetts Attorney Kimberley Keyes examines modifying child support orders and judgments in Massachusetts. Click here f or ...

Can I Keep the Marital Home in my Divorce? Oct 23

Divorce attorney Carmela M. Miraglia explores the many issues affecting whether one spouse can or should “keep the marital home” ...

The South Shore Divorce Mediation Blog is a Great Place to Learn Oct 09

Lynch & Owens is proud to invite readers to visit the South Shore Divorce Mediation blog, where dozens of mediation-related issues ...

Are You Ready for a Divorce? Sep 30

Massachusetts attorney Jason V. Owens explores the many considerations that spouses face when deciding whether it is time for a ...

SJC Decision Could Have Major Impact on Child Custody Cases Involving Domestic Violence Sep 24

Jason V. Owens reviews a major upcoming decision affecting domestic violence in child custody cases in Massachusetts. Click here ...

Appraising the Value of a Small Business in a Divorce Sep 12

Attorney Jason V. Owens reviews valuing business interests for the division of assets in divorce cases. Click Here for print ...

Tips for Surviving a 51A DCF Investigation for Child Neglect or Abuse Sep 03

DCF attorney Nicole K. Levy explores strategies for parents and caregivers who are under investigation by DCF for child neglect or ...

Protecting Family Trust Assets from a Beneficiary’s Divorce Aug 12

Are your Trust Assets Protected from Your Beneficiary’s Divorce? Estate planning attorney Ronald F. Driscoll explores the ...

Responding to DCF Findings of "Substantiated Concern" in Child Neglect and Abuse Investigations Jul 29

Massachusetts DCF attorney Nicole K. Levy explores the increasingly common finding of “substantiated concern” in DCF ...

How Do Massachusetts Courts Treat Out-of-State Prenuptial Agreements in a Divorce? Jul 09

Attorney Jason V. Owens reviews how courts review prenuptial agreements that were entered in different state in a divorce. The law ...

How Do Courts Decide Child Custody Cases? Jun 10

Family Law Attorney Jason V. Owens explores how family court judges analyze and decide cases involving child custody and parenting ...