Posts In Family Law

Mass. Probate & Family Courts to Re-Open in July and August Jul 01

Massachusetts Probate Courts are scheduled to slowly begin re-opening to the public for limited matters in July and August of ...

Why Courts Modify Child Custody and Parenting Time Jun 26

Why Courts Modify Child Custody And Parenting Time Click here for printer friendly PDF format It is not uncommon for the lives of ...

Appeals Court Further Limits Grandparent Visitation in Massachusetts Jun 22

Click here for printer friendly PDF format The U.S. Supreme Court has held that parents have a fundamental right to raise their ...

When Will Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts Fully Reopen? Jun 12

Our team of family law attorneys survey the available facts, rumors and speculation surrounding when Massachusetts Probate Courts ...

How Does Child Custody Change When a Parent Gets Sick? Jun 05

Attorney Kimberley Keyes examines how courts handle child custody and parenting time when a parent becomes seriously ill. Click ...

Modifying Child Support and Alimony for Self-Employed Parties Jun 03

Attorney Nicole K. Levy explains how Covid-19 has complicated modifying child support and alimony cases involving self-employed ...

SJC holds that Non-Disparagement orders are Unconstitutional ‘Prior Restraint’ on Speech in Child Custody Cases Jun 01

Attorney Kimberley Keyes reviews an SJC decision placing limits on orders that restrict parents from disparaging each other in ...

Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act Can Impact Child Support May 28

Attorney Carmela M. Miraglia explores how enhanced federal unemployment benefits of $600 per week impact child support ...

Nine Ways to Plan for Divorce During Quarantine May 13

Attorney James M. Lynch examines the spike in divorce filings after lockdowns are lifting, and how quarantined spouses are ...

Ask Our Attorneys: How has the Coronavirus Impacted Family Law in Massachusetts? May 06

The divorce and family attorneys of Lynch & Owens share their perspectives on how the pandemic has impacted courts, clients and ...

Coronavirus Updates: Massachusetts Probate & Family Court News and Updates Apr 09

Lynch & Owens provides a comprehensive review of Massachusetts Probate & Family Court operations during the coronavirus crisis. ...

Coronavirus News: Enforcing Child Support and Alimony Orders During the Crisis Apr 07

Attorney Carmela M. Miraglia explores the challenge of enforcing orders for child support and alimony during the coronavirus ...

Coronavirus News: County-by-County Info for Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts (With Updates) 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. Click ...

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. Click here ...